Ruby & Elvis, sibling portrait

Oh, my sweet babies!  This is still about the only way I can get Ruby to take a picture with 'baby brudda'! I've been thinking about taking a photo series to hang in their bedroom and this is my first attmept. Poor Ruby woke up sick, so I thought maybe with her being super sleepy it would be easier to get her to stay asleep while I posed her. She actually WANTED to take pictures while awake today (she saw me bring the camera into their room before nap time), but that only lasted for about 5 minutes.  If I had had an assistant with me I probably could have eeked out a few more minutes! Elvis was super cooperative, as usual, but how could a 4 month old not be? (Today is exactly 4 months for him!) I can't wait to get back to taking pictures of other people's children. . .I'm just more focused on the photography when the little ones aren't mine! I am now accepting appointments for newborn/maternity/sibling sittings! Email me with your inquiries! 

Portrait, Baby Reece

Babies, babies, babies! That is all that is on my mind lately.  Maybe it has something to do with being 6 months pregnant, or maybe they are just such beautiful subjects.  Either way I so enjoy taking photos of these little newbies!  I haven't been working much because of my burgeoning belly, but when I am it is great!  I never get tired of meeting parents (especially the new ones) and their babies.  Reece was such a good model, even at 6 am (beautiful light then). . .and her parents were quite chipper for that time in the morning too!  I did learn, however, that not every little one is comfortable being completely naked. . .so we adapted to what she wanted.  That is what it is all about: capturing these little personalities (that are apparent the moment they arrive) so they and their parents will always have those memories! It is NOT about making sure you get every shot on a list of shots you normally do or forcing the little one into your agenda!  They know what they are willing to do and you can't force it!  Love to all the babies out there. . especially brand new Baby Reece!

Portrait, Angel Avery

Avery and her parents were so great to spend the day with and photograph! Avery didn't want to stay asleep, but we got some beautiful shots even though she was awake most of the time! We also had some very exciting diaperless incidents. . I'm sure her daddy didn't think it was all that cute seeing as he was on the receiving end every time! The Bagwell family were real troopers and we got some beautiful memories documented that they will have forever! 

Portrait, Weighing Camryn

I was so inspired to take this shot that I searched for months for the "perfectly imperfect" vintage scale to use.  I looked on Ebay, at antique stores and yard sales and FINALLY about two weeks before we had scheduled this shoot I found it! The perfect one! It looks a little worse for wear but I think it speaks volumes.  With the juxtaposition of Camryn being perfect, tiny and new against the obviously used, rusted yet functional scale. . .I don't think I could have gotten a more beautiful shot! 

Portrait, Camryn & Mommy & Daddy

I had such an amazing time taking these portraits of Camryn! She is every bit as photogenic as her big brother, Owen, and her parents!