I've had the privilege of working with so many amazing mothers this year. Some of you became mothers for the first time. Some of you are seasoned pros. All of you have inspired me in countless ways. I hope you had a wonderful and very special Mother's Day today!
I can't imagine a more beautiful day for his birth! And I can't imagine a more wonderful family to share this special day with. He's perfect...just perfect!
These are also from the first Pinkle Toes for Photographers workshop in January. We had a beautiful baby girl and her proud parents over for a newborn session demonstration in the studio. More images from the other workshops to come!
Finally, I can now start blogging my 2011 sessions! I didn't think I was ever going to get to this point, LOL. You guys might remember me talking about the newborn twins photo session I had in January. You might remember just how nervous I was ;-). Upon meeting these two, however, I realized there was nothing to be nervous about. They were SO precious and I loved getting to peer into their little personalities as we worked together.
I look forward to working with them again soon...I imagine I wouldn't even be able to recognize them.
Oh, one more image I want to share! We had gotten the babies settled in and were shooting away. Puppy dog was dying to be part of the action, so we called her up. As I looked at mom and dad, arms full of babies and laps full of puppy dog, I giggled, "Can you even believe this is your life now???"
No. I don't think they could.
Oh, one more image I want to share! We had gotten the babies settled in and were shooting away. Puppy dog was dying to be part of the action, so we called her up. As I looked at mom and dad, arms full of babies and laps full of puppy dog, I giggled, "Can you even believe this is your life now???"
No. I don't think they could.[P.S. Clients...NOW is the time to book your holiday sessions! I'm not kidding when I tell you have just a few openings left in October. We're going to have to look at September and even August for holiday family photo sessions. Please, don't wait! It breaks my heart to have to turn repeat clients away. Contact me if you want session details and to reserve a date.]
when I got the chance to meet this beautiful little gift. The house was still glowing with Christmas lights. Grandparents (from both sides of the family) were in town to greet this new life. I recall one moment in particular while we were taking a little "snack break"...we all sat around by the Christmas tree and chatted...
and her grandfather played the piano for us.
and her grandfather played the piano for us.And I was pretty humbled to realize I was *right* there, documenting the birth of memories that this baby girl will only know of in pictures.
And then I realized that a newborn session is not just a photo session. It's an event. It's a ritual that brings people together to recognize and celebrate a family's heritage and longevity. How blessed are we to live in an era and culture that has the both the tools and foresight to photograph such things? Very. Very blessed.
And then I realized that a newborn session is not just a photo session. It's an event. It's a ritual that brings people together to recognize and celebrate a family's heritage and longevity. How blessed are we to live in an era and culture that has the both the tools and foresight to photograph such things? Very. Very blessed.
