polka dots.

I had a great morning session today with this little lady. I loved the polka dots in her room and decided to use one of her blankets as a backdrop! She was so much fun and has such gorgeous blue eyes.

for me.

This mini photo session with my best friends 5 month old baby girl was all for me and I loved every minute of it! I have so many ideas in this head of mine and all it takes is to recruit some beautiful models to practice on. It totally helps when your model grabs at the prop and looks right at you like in image #1. Her expression and natural reaction to touch what was placed on her head made this shot perfection!

My plan this year is to get out there and do more "for me" sessions so that I can tap into my creative side a bit more. I always try to add creativity to every session but sometimes you find yourself in this rut that is hard to get out of until you take some chances. So, this year I hope to build my portfolio with more fun, funky, timeless and creative images for you all to enjoy.

Here is baby Bess and all her cuteness.

baby e.

Just look at this beautiful baby boy! Poor little guy just did not want to have his picture taken. He was so wide awake and peaceful at the very beginning but as things progressed he quickly decided that he was done. So, we had to call it quits. But, this first shot was worth it all because it just takes my breath away.

sisters.

"In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips."

It is just so cute to me to see so much pink! I have two sisters myself and nothing is stronger than the bond of sisterhood.

my heart.

Charlie had his 4 month check-up yesterday and everything is going well. He has a few issues with reflux and has lost quite a bit of weight. So, we are trying a new medication. Hopefully he can keep his food down now instead of voming all day. He also has a little ear infection and is still battling cradle cap. But, he is still all smiles and is doing great.

I wanted to practice on my focus and with the light yesterday so Charlie and I had a little mini session before his big appointment. In addition, I wanted to work on posing for this age and different angles. When babies cannot sit up it can be quite challenging to get a lot of variety. Here is what I got in the 15 minutes he wanted to work! I just love him so much.

So handsome.

Had him on the floor for this one. Love his expression but the light was just not as good.

Mr. Serious.

This just cracks me up. A way to big of a hat and he looks so bored.

baby m.

Just look at this tiny little guy! He is just full of sweetness and has two beautiful parents who are so in love! I enjoyed holding baby M and all his tininess! It is crazy how you so quickly forget how fast this newborn stage goes.

4 months.

I cannot believe he is already 4 months old! I just love how his little personality is developing... and that smile is so addicting. I wasn't planning on photographing Charlie today but when big brother decided to sit next to him for a picture I couldn't resist. They are going to be such great friends.

beginnings.

Happy New Year! This was my first session of 2009 and I love that it was a maternity session. Maternity represent new life and beginnings which seems appropriate when looking at the start of a new year. This mommy-to-be did such a great job and is looking forward to baby #2.