Coming in February: Niece 2.0

Maternity photo sessions always put a smile on my face, especially when I have a newborn session booked to follow when the baby arrives. When my brother and sister-in-law decided to come home for Christmas, in addition to being excited about their visit, we realized the timing would line up perfectly for maternity photos. This particular session brings me such joy. At most maternity sessions I walk away amazed at the depth of love and scope of anticipation that exudes from the parents. At this particular maternity session, I got to share those emotions as I thought about my hopes for my soon-to-arrive niece. I know she is already wanted and loved, and I hope she understands from the get-go that she is a treasure and a gift. We are all so excited to meet her!

Look What Santa Brought!

So much sweetness at this newborn session that I don't quite know what to say. Twin baby girls just a week old who were snuggled up and sleepy and content for the entire time I was doing their photos? I wouldn't have dared hope for such easy going babies. Newborns can be challenging, and it's always amazing to photograph them. That said, having two so cooperative to work with was so lovely. Their big brother was proud and doting. His grandma took him to school once we finished photos with him and the girls (I'd done his individual portraits in November). We did these photos before Christmas, and I'm excited to finally be back to blogging after the haze of the holidays! Cannot wait to see how these little peanuts (both were just over 5 pounds) grow and change between now and our next session!

Introducing Elle

Just a few weeks ago, I met Elle's mom at White Rock Lake for maternity photos, and on Wednesday I got to meet one-week-old Elle. I'm not typically a Saturday night blogger, but with all this ice and cold, it seems like some photographs to warm the heart are fitting. How sweet is this little one? And isn't the obvious adoration her parents have for her stunning? Elle snuggled and slept and was oh-so-chill throughout her newborn photos. I didn't hear her cry once. Every newborn reminds me of what a gift life is, and I love looking through these photographs and seeing the start of a lifetime of stories wrapped in just over six pounds of tiny baby wonder. It's a pleasure to share these photos, and I am excited to watch this little one grow.

Beautiful Baby Bump

I got to meet this sweet mama last week, and we talked about her soon-to-arrive (December!) baby girl. The anticipation of welcoming her first daughter showed all over her face. We had a perfect afternoon for taking photographs. I can't wait to do newborn photos in just a few short weeks. This tiny baby is already well-loved and so wanted.

Introducing Beckham

This little guy? So many smiles and so much sweetness in one tiny boy. Beckham melted my heart. That said, he also made his opinion known a good bit too. I'm excited to watch this little one grow. He is precious. Just a quick sneak peek tonight...

A Beautiful Song

Tiny little Aria had opinions about newborn photography. I wouldn't say she was impressed with the idea in the beginning, but once she realized Mom would stay close by, she did just fine. What a beautiful baby this sweet girl is! Her mom's maternity session was one of my favorites ever, so I was so excited to tell Aria's story visually now that she's earthside. It is always lovely to meet a newborn and be with a family during such a sweet time in their lives. I love the way these photographs turned out and cannot wait to watch Aria continue to grow. She's a gift, and her parents and big brother are well aware. Aria's mama has great attention to detail, and I love that she pulled out her wedding dress to use in the photographs. Paired with a ruffled pink diaper cover made for gorgeous, meaningful photos.

Telling Visual Stories: Happy Birthday to the A Twins!

I photographed these sweet girls as newborns, at six months, for their first birthday, for their second birthday, for their third birthday, and then we followed up their three-year session with birthday party photos. Families that return to me time and again make my job that much more enjoyable, and I love that over time, tiny babies become little girls who know my name. Rapport comes with repeat sessions. I start to know more of a family's personality which leads to more-thought out ideas for the next session. It's remarkable to watch babies grow up. Photography is an investment in telling today's story for future generations. Adding chapters to that story as years go by is beautiful and compelling. I'm thankful that the A family has entrusted me to continue to work with them. I looked back over the past few years in preparing this blog post and wanted to share a few photographs through the years.

Introducing Brendan {Dallas Newborn Photographer}

Remember this maternity session? Brendan arrived a few weeks early, and he is perfect: sweet, snuggly and sleepy. I met him on his 9th day earthside and loved doing his newborn photos. It's amazing to see old friends fall in love with their tiny baby. New life brings out the best in people, and Brendan is no exception. Can't wait to do photos with the whole family in the fall!

Introducing Zane! {Dallas Newborn Photographer}

I met Zane on his 10th day earthside, and he snuggled up right away. That said, he was one of the easiest newborns I've worked with, maybe the easiest ever. I love how wide-eyed he was, and I loved seeing how naturally his parents have transitioned into parenthood. I'm excited to watch this little guy grow.

A Quick Family Update

I did Porter's newborn session on a day when his big brother was sick. On Mother's Day, we got together again to update the family photos to include everyone, and I love that fifteen minutes at the park resulted in so many images that I love. I wasn't planning to blog these but as I finished them up this afternoon, I couldn't help myself. Such a sweet little session of such a sweet family...

Introducing Porter

Baby Porter was six-days-old when we met, and he is such a sweetheart. All he wanted to do was snuggle with his mama, but once he fell asleep, he was up for anything. I can't wait to go back and do some photos with his big brother in a couple of weeks. The cuteness is overwhelming.

Betsy Boo, Round 2: With Her Crew

My niece Betsy, at our second meeting, was five-weeks-old. This time around her big brother joined in on the photo fun. A few photographs from my visit.

Introducing Zachary

Meet Zachary, 5-days-old when we did his photos. Sleepy and snuggly and handsome and smiley. His mom and dad and big sis are head-over-heels in love. I can see why. Isn't he wonderful? (He was born to be a Rangers fan, so it's fitting that I'm writing his blog while watching the game.)

Luci and Ché

A few days in Bellingham with my best friend and her family produced these images when her brand new son was four weeks old. What an honor to see my bestie's babies through my lens.

Introducing Adam Joy!

Such a handsome, mellow little guy, much-loved and celebrated by his mom and dad. It was an honor to meet him.

Introducing Landry

One week old, and as dainty and gorgeous and lovely as can be. What an honor to photograph this very much loved little miss.

Introducing Blythe

The addition of a tiny baby to a family never ceases to amaze me. So much beauty. So much wonder. So much of what is right in the world, seen in brand new life. Here's beautiful Blythe.

Introducing Charlotte

Two-and-a-half weeks old and already absolutely adored by her siblings. So much sweetness in such a tiny little person.

Introducing Audrey

Her big brother and sister (ages 3 and 15 months) were so proud to present their newborn sister, at 2 weeks old. She's such a delightful little love.