“The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft agley.” ~ Robert Burns
Being a newborn photographer, I am often asked, “How do you get a baby to do that?”….or, “How do you keep the babies asleep?”
And the truth is, I don’t always. And that’s ok.
Enter little Miss Julia, nineteen days new.
Inquisitive. Content. Loved.
Perfect.
♥
Lily Marybeth is a dream baby. Not just for me as a newborn photographer, but for her parents whose love for her fills their home. You can feel it when you walk in, and you can see it on their faces.
Another champion sleeper, we got a ton of great images and I promised to share just a quick few tonight.
Lucy and Roy, I know how much you were looking forward to seeing these, and I hope I don’t disappoint. It was difficult choosing which ones to blog, but I think these three are a perfect summary of how I will most remember your session. That full head of hair, and the way you both adore her. I am honored to have shared the time with you.
♥
One newborn can be challenging enough to photograph…..two….can be downright difficult.
Unless it’s these two.
Good as gold, they slept for five hours.
FIVE HOURS.
All of my babies are the best, but these two peanuts were hands down the easiest to photograph.
If you are fortunate enough to know Kelly and Mike, you know just how much wishing and hoping came before this special arrival.
Lauren and Danielle are two very special, very loved, very lucky little girls.
♥
Sunday was the perfect day for a drive to Bridgewater, to meet and photograph little Maria for the first time! You may remember big sister Jillian from the maternity session in April. It’s always so cute to watch older siblings interact with the new arrivals, and Jillian was fantastic with her Maria. ♥
I’m on a roll lately with awesome baby names! May I introduce to you, Finnian.
Isn’t that an awesome name for a little boy? It’s Gaelic for “fair one”….and suits him entirely. Fair in both complexion and temper, I told his mama that he was the most content awake babe I’d worked with.
Proud sister Sophie was equally as endearing. Quiet, polite and charming, she is so obviously enamored with her role as big sister. She also plays a mean game of ‘I Spy’.
Andrea and Craig, your family was a delight. Thank you for having me. ♥
A roller coaster.
That is how Leanne and John have described the last 27 weeks and 3 days. In and out of the hospital. Up and down with the bloodpressure. All waiting for Sophie Katherine…..excited to meet her, hoping she’ll come as close to full term as she’s able.
When Leanne contacted me to book her sessions, we originally scheduled the maternity portion for May 23rd. She wasn’t expected to go full term, and wanted to play things safe. That was on April 21st. Just five days later, I received word that Leanne had been readmitted to the IWK and was worried about not being discharged before the session date. We decided to cross our fingers and play it by ear. That was the last I had heard, until 2 days ago. It seemed Sophie was going to make her arrival this weekend! And the mad dash was on….I had to find the time to do this session. I knew it was important to document this part of their 4 year journey.
With a little rescheduling, a little chaos, and the permission of their physicians, John and Leanne were granted an evening pass to come to the studio. As it turns out, things are back on hold, and this strong willed, much wanted and much loved little girl won’t be making her appearance for at least a few more days….I can’t wait to meet you Sophie……and I’m most definitely not the only one ♥
