The string of beautiful pregnant mamas that I’ve had lately have now started to produce some adorable newborns. I’ve been busy snuggling, rocking and photographing lots of brand new little ones, and loving every minute of it. Here is Lydia, who decided to make her arrival while we were away on vacation. I was a tad worried about the timing of her newborn session, but in the end, on a super rainy day, she slept like an angel for me.
….. and the winner for Best Baby Hair goes to Miss Madeleine, by a landslide! Check this cutie out.
Enjoy your day!
Do you remember this gorgeous mama I photographed a few weeks back? Well I finally got to meet her sweet baby girl on Saturday. She tried to give me a run for my money, but I didn’t mind… it gave mom and I a chance to chat about marriage, and parenting, and the awful unfairness that is your body right after it’s done pretty much the most amazing thing in the world. Finally, at last… little Avery zonked out and we got to play.
Possibly one of my favorite sibling shots – actually I have a whole series of them – and I absolutely love them because I will never forget how sweet Ethan was as he marveled his new baby sister and said over and over “It’s okay, I’m right here…” I hope that bond stays forever. That long down the road when Avery has had her heart broken by some foolish boy, her brother will be her shoulder to cry in – an ear to listen that only siblings can provide, and in that moment I imagine that he might just wrap his arm around her and say “It’s okay, I’m right here”.
Kadi – seriously!!??!
…and lastly. I love this quote so much I can’t even stand it. It is so symbolic of every ounce of hope that a new child brings into this world.
Originally I had planned to meet Emma at just 5 days old, but one of my little guys was sick and I finally got to meet her last week. 10 days new and and a picture of snuggly perfection. As I was rocking her and pulling out all the stops trying to get her to go to sleep, I looked over at her mom and said “This is the best part of my job”. It’s true, and it’s such an honor and a gift that parents invite me into their homes to spend time with their brand new babies. Thank you K & S for letting me capture your new daughter and share in more of your memories.
She has the most beautiful little blond lashes. They’re so fair, I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to capture them.
While Emma took a break to eat, I went outside with her big sister and Daddy.
Nine months ago, my phone rang and it was Gabby’s mom. ”I’m having a baby!” she blurted out, sounding both terrified and excited at the same time. I squealed in delight and we chatted for hours about how we would raise our kids together, what being a new mom is like, how strange (but amazing) pregnancy is, on and on until we reluctantly hung up. I’ve known Gabby’s mom nearly twenty years, and though we have taken different paths, and at times our lives have drifted apart, somehow we always manage to wind up reconnected. Our lives are simply meant to be intertwined, and no matter what happens she has always and will always be one of my best friends.
So technically, that makes Gabby my honorary niece, but apparently she didn’t get the memo that you should be nice to your Aunt Crista so that she’ll spoil you rotten when you get older. Despite what you see here, Gabby might be my little diva. She was a feisty one, but she is so stinkin’ cute, it was all worth it!
Congratulations Bill and Kim! Tons of love from our home to yours.
