And just like that...

Little man turns one! Oh my goodness, I can't believe how quickly the last year flew by. I'm sure his Mama would agree...x10! He has grown to be such a handsome little man. So blessed to have been able to watch him grow over the past year.

Take a look...

'Caught' Orange-handed! ;)

6 months and growing...

Milestone sessions are quickly becoming my favorite! I love excuses to get to see these little ones grow. I get to check in on them every few months and see how their personalities have change, what new tricks they've learned, and how much they've grown.

This little man just turned 6 months old. I haven't seen him since he was a newborn, so what a treat to see his sweet smile.

Take a peek...

Just like heaven...

By now it's no secret that newborn photography is my passion. My love for newborns began long before I picked up my first camera. I figure, being a big sister of 9, you either run for cover or embrace it. I guess you can say I fully embraced it. :) It would only make sense that my 2 loves would eventually collide.... and here we are.

Just a little glimpse into a newborn session: I prefer to have the session within the first 3-5 days of baby's birth. This is the perfect time period (in my opinion) to catch those sleepy, snuggly, sweet poses. I bring my whole set up right to Mom & Dad. Why leave home when you can sit down and relax while having these sweet memories captured?

This week I got to meet my newest client. He was my 4th baby boy to be photographed within 4 days!! (I'll be posting the other ones soon). This little man was a champ. He slept the entire session, and gave me just about every shot I wanted.

Take a peek...

Wide eyed girl...

I know it's kind of "against the rules" to post two blogs in one day, but two babies, two nights in a row is reason enough to let that slide. ;)

It's not very often that the babies I work with don't cave in the warm soothing environment that I create for them, in fact, the adults present usual end up pretty sleepy themselves (myself included!). But this little girl was able to resist it all! I'm pretty sure I spent more time cuddling her, than actually taking photographs, but the baby lover in me didn't mind one bit. Though she decided to stay awake for much of the session, I was still able to sneak in a few shots here and there. Here are a few, isn't she a beauty?!? :)

Take a look...

Baby sister...

I've been looking forward to this session for several months now! I first met her family back in May for their maternity session. During my original phone conversation with Mama, she requested I come take pictures the day after the baby was born in the hospital. I had a planned trip out of state a couple of weeks before her due date, but we were going to plan for it and see how it went.

A couple days before I left, she wasn't sure that baby was going to wait until I got back, but much to my surprise, she was born the day before I came home. She had perfect timing! :) I drove home, dropped my family off, then went straight to the hospital to meet her.

How perfect is she?!?

A few days later they brought her to the studio. She was a champ! No breaks needed & I got all of my "planned" shots, plus a few more, in less than 2 hours.

Take a peek...

Looking forward to watching her grow as I capture her milestones at 3, 6, 9, & 12 months!

Years of growing...

I often see the quote: "The only photographer you should compare yourself to is yourself". A couple of years ago, I wrote a post about how I got started into photography, you can read it here. Though at the time I felt like I had been in it for a lifetime, It amazes me how many opportunities I've been given to grow since.

Three years ago next month, my sister-in-law asked me to take maternity photos for her. She was due with my niece within just a few weeks, and though I was thrilled, I'll admit I was just a little terrified to take them. The perfectionist it me will often keep me from trying things I'm not 100% sure I can achieve. It's amazing how the world of photography will take me out of my comfort zone (in a good way)!

I was happy with the outcome of their photos. They were by no means perfect, but I proved to myself that day I could do it. Here are a few...

A few weeks later, my beautiful niece was born. Once again, thrilled, but even more nervous. Newborn photography... it's hard to even describe. For the baby lover in me, this is something I dreamed of doing. On this day, the dream became a touch of reality...

Flash forward a few years....remember the quote? "The only photographer you should compare yourself to is yourself". Same family... new baby sister...

What have I've learned? My love for color outshines how I {thought} I felt about black & white back then! :)

I've had more newborn sessions than I can count between the births of my 2 nieces. I have only fallen in love more as the years go by. I could do this every.single.day.

To my family, friends, and clients (who become friends!). Thank you for supporting me, trusting me with your memories, and watching me grow. I have lots of growing to do, and I'm excited to see what the future holds!

Maternity sash & hair accessories by Peppermint Kisses Boutique.

Coming soon...

I've always said I could not have a desk job. Though a lot of my behind the scenes work happens at a desk (or sitting on my couch instead), I am too much of a people person to not have some type of interaction. One of my favorite things about being a photographer is getting to meet so many new people!

I had the pleasure of working with a family yesterday who is waiting on the arrival of their 3rd child...but 1st baby girl. :) Their boys are so incredibly sweet, I can imagine how protective they will grow to be of their baby sister. She is one lucky girl!

I am truly looking forward to meeting her this summer. Take a peek...