Hippity-Hoppity Easter is on it's Way (Newborn Photography)

Happy Easter to All! I hope all of my readers get to spend the weekend surrounded by family and friends, and reminded of the great gift we have been given.

I think this little bunny is plumb tuckered out!

and the Lion will lay with the Lamb (Newborn Photography)

How appropriate that Easter week I received not only a great bunny hat in the mail (see post below), but an adorable little lion. I just happened to have a lamb on hand because my mother picked it up in Ireland 8 years ago when we went on a trip together. She had it hidden away without my knowledge and then gave it to me this year as an early Easter gift. I just have to say, that I love my mother and her quirky habit of just 'knowing' that something will be useful in the future.

So without further ado, a wee little lion...

'I love my lamb so much, I'll eat him - Blech!'

ROAR!!!

HATS!!!! (for newborn photography)

So I recently was given the opportunity to partner with Katie Daniels of Cozy Noggins (http://www.cozynogginz.com). She makes the most adorable hats for newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages.

She first sent me a set of tester hats for twins, and then yesterday a package showed up on my doorstep... HATS!!!!!! Hats of all colors and all varieties, and all for Newborns. I can't wait to get these gorgeous creations on the itty bitty babies that are on my schedule for the summer, of course those babies need to bake a bit longer, so I will try hard not to rush them out in all my excitement.

So here is a look at some of the creations...

what is that peaking out of my package...

and they just keep coming!
Lions and monkeys and bears....Oh MY (and a rabbit)
and a ladybug, so cute!

this might be my favorite - who wants to be the first to try it out?



and here are my sweet testers... two little cuddly bears.

Look at that Smile

There are so many reasons that I love photographing babies and small children, but the main thing I love is their natural joy. Their smiles come so quickly (and at times fleetingly) and even when I didn't cause the smile to occur, I still feel such a sense of accomplishment capturing that moment for all time. Of course some babies just make your work easy.

This session seemed appropriate to showcase this month as it made me think of Valentine's Day (it was shot in the fall). So snuggle your family close, enjoy those smiles, and share the love this month!

Beautiful Baby

I love having the chance to photograph newborns - especially with their mamas!

Josie was one of my summer babies, and simply the sweetest thing ever. We decided to break the session onto two different days to save both mama and baby from getting too worn out. I always recommend that true new born sessions take place between 5 and 12 days old, it is when you can capture all the miracles of this tiny new life. The second session we put off until Josie was about 2.5 months - this gave her some head control and some easier interaction between mama and baby.

Enjoy the sweetness!

Blue Eyed Girl...

Charlotte and I have been taking pictures together since she was born... and being that it has been a whole 10 weeks, I'd say she's pretty much a pro.

I had the joy of being able to accompany Charlotte and those pesky parental units to Talleyrand Park this past week. She thought the ducks, sky, trees, grass, and so forth were much more interesting than mom or dad. By the end though, we tuckered her out - and I can only image the dreams that followed.

I have been blessed to be a part of your lives.

Being a Tease (Part 2)

And here are three from Trenten's first Birthday session - one super duper happy little boy!

Many many more to come....

Being a Tease (Part one)

So I am going on vacation -ahhhhhh vacation! Sadly this throws off my usual blogging routine. Since I tend to be a people pleaser, I have decided that I will share 3 pictures from each of my two weekend sessions. And then I will post a full blog report once I am back home!

Rebbecca and Tom are up first...