Newborns. Oh my. They melt my heart.

A newborn session often goes like this. A quarter of awake time and the rest of the time asleep and that is ok, because we couldn't get shots like these without a little trip to dreamland.

On the day of this session it was pouring outside and dark as ever. I had to supplement the natural window light with a little flash. I will do just about anything to avoid taking out any type of artificial light at a session, but sometimes nature works against me and there is no other choice. Luckily, this little girl was game for anything I had to offer.

These precious first weeks of life are such a joy to capture. I encourage new families to schedule newborn sessions as early as possible from the birth date and especially so within the first month. Because I usually book up a few months in advance, it is best if the session is scheduled before the little one is born.

This handsome little guy's mom was all sorts of prepared; she booked months before he was even born! While I can't make any guarantees, please know that you can always call or email to see if I can squeeze in a newborn or maternity session. I know planning for a portrait doesn't always make the list during those stressful last months of pregnancy.

This little sweetie didn't want to miss out on anything. We wanted to catch some sleeping shots, but he would fight off the tired each time we thought he was drifting to dreamland.

See the little heart that appears right above those tiny toes?

That is what's called a happy accident. I didn't even notice it until I was preparing the proofs for this client's session. An absolutely perfect outcome to represent all the love that was in their home.

I'm a big fan of the way orange photographs. Here it really compliments his gorgeous baby blues.

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