Baby Robin

Robert and Ginny are good friends of ours who just welcomed their third daughter to the family. Robin is as beautiful as her two older sisters and there is no doubt that she will be just as sweet also. All of the Barbers are such outgoing, sweet natured, and full of southern charm, how could it be any other way?

Originally, we had planned to take her pictures at their house but it didn't quite work out. So, we rescheduled for the following week at my new home office/studio. My hunch was right, the preparation for their trip to my house (and the exciting car ride) wore her out and she fast asleep for the pictures below!

Baby Grayson

Dear Grayson, 

I met you and your parents last week when you were just 5 days old. With open arms, your parents welcomed me into your home and we chatted about the creation of your nursery, child birth, our lives...and of course, you. The night before was a little rough for everyone and while they had planned to be in the pictures with you they decided that instead of getting ready for the camera that they would rest up instead. Throughout the session there was a couple of snack breaks and I couldn't help but snap a couple of pictures of them taking care of you. It was too perfect not to and I knew you would want to look back at pictures and see for yourself what life looked like that first week home. There was a profound sense of love that echoed through your room as your parents moved around you as effortlessly as the earth moves around the sun. At one point, your mom sat down to feed you in the most perfect blue and white chair next to your crib and I snapped a picture of you both. When I showed your dad the image he looked up at your mom in awe and said, "Wow Amy, you look so beautiful." The most simple words but man did he know the most perfect thing to say to your mom because she looked up at him and they both grinned ear to ear at each other and then of course, back down at you. As an outsider, I was amazed at their unconcealed sense of devotion and adoration for one another and for you. I can only imagine everything they thought they knew about love, life, and one another will never be the same again.

Signed,

A photographer who was moved by how perfect your parents are for you.

 

Preston Twins {Baby}

All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin.  ~Lord Byron

Last week I was lucky enough to photograph the Preston Twins in their beautiful home. Their mommy and I talked before their session and planned for a laid back lifestyle session. I love these types of sessions because it takes the pressure off of the parents and the babies...and natural personalities can truly shine. Baby Lane is too cute when she blows bubbles and gazes around the room with curiosity. Baby William is too funny with his hilarious expressions and he is ALL boy with his love for being outside. Towards the end of the session we were able to pose the little munchkins but the real magic happened right here in their trendy nursery that their mommy created...

   

Baby Jackson

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. The child asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to Earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” God replied, “Among the many Angels, I have chosen one perfect for you. Your Angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

Author Unknown

Jessie and Jeffrey were blessed with Baby Boy Y a couple of weeks ago and boy of boy is he ready to see the world. So strong, handsome, and alert. I was impressed with how in tune with the world he was and ready to explore it all...I swear at one point he scooted across the changing pad as we tried to pose him on his belly! I got give his wonderful parents props too, I swear they were born to be parents because I have never been around two first time parents who were as calm and confident as these two were. They made parenting look easy! I can't wait to see them all again in a couple of months to photograph his next step in life.

 

  

  

Baby M (Part 2)

This style of photography is one I adore but do not offer on a regular basis to my clients. As I was processing Baby M though, I found myself leaning more and more towards a light and airy look for the traditional blanket pose. His mama will get both this version and a classic version with her package so she gets the both of best worlds! You can see more from their session here.