Once again I have had a steady stream of newborns. I love these squishy little human beings! I truly enjoy all of my sessions, but there is something magical about a newborn session. The magic starts by making sure the studio is very warm! I always feel bad when I've forgotten to warn a new mom (with fluctuating hormones!) how warm the studio will be. Of course the warm studio is just the beginning, settling baby into a comfortable position and keeping them happy and content is all part of the magic, it takes time and dedication by not only myself but mom and/or dad too. We need to be patient and wait while baby is soothed either into a calm state or into the land of nod (anybody remember that poem? Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod, one night sailed off in a wooden shoe...). These poor babies finally settle, I step back, compose, snap and now I have to reposition them and the process starts all over again. Occasionally I get lucky and have a baby sleep through the entire process, most of the time it is a bit more work, but always so rewarding. The magic continues when the families have the chance to view the portraits of their new little bundles of joy. For me that is the most magical time of all, seeing the look on mom and dad's face as they review each portrait with amazement. I've heard more times than not that they just weren't sure what to expect. For them all they remember is the time spent trying sooth, then the baby being hungry, then the baby peeing everywhere (it happens ALL of the time!), then some spitting up. I love when I can really exceed their expectations and show them how beautiful and peaceful their sweet newborns are, and how well they did for their very first portraits, truly a magical experience for all of us. But again the magic doesn't end right there for me, it continues on as I get to see these babies grow into 6 month olds and 1 year olds and 2 year olds and so on, really one of the best parts of my job!
Baby B... such a sweet, sweet baby! And her older sister, oh my goodness, so sweet, smart and full of spunk! Grandma came along to help entertain the older one, and she was convinced I wouldn't get Baby B to sleep if she was naked. It took a little bit of help from everyone but we finally soothed her into a very sweet sleep. Come see for yourself :)
And one with big sister, who really isn't quite sure what to think of her baby sister quite yet, but I'm sure as of this posting has already grown to love her.
And then there are the 'C' siblings! I have been photographing these two since they were just newborns. They sure have grown up! I had a blast chasing (yes really!) them around the studio a week or so ago. Look how cute they are! Their mom loves kid clothes as much as I do. Between our two garage sales you probably would never have to step foot in the mall for your kids clothing again!
I love this series of images. I especially love the giggle that you captured in #6!
Posted by: Shellie Gansz | April 24, 2008 at 09:19 PM
I love how you can see the baby dreaming in that first one. So sweet! And that cowgirl hat- perfect! It toatlly made me smile!
Posted by: Kendell | April 23, 2008 at 12:02 PM
awwww...these are adorable!! Love #1 and the one with the cowboy hat..her expression is priceless!! And the last one...honestly could he get any cuter?? great shots, looks like a fantastic session.
Posted by: Danna | April 22, 2008 at 06:02 PM
You have been busy! Love them all!
Posted by: Angela | April 20, 2008 at 01:38 AM
Oh so precious!
Posted by: Season | April 15, 2008 at 12:15 PM
These are beautiful Stacy! The newborn is so beautiful! I am sure those sisters will laugh at the picture of the two of them together when they are older! The three siblings are adorable as well! :)
Posted by: Meggan | April 14, 2008 at 05:02 PM