Baby Cameron – Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

I promised an amazing little man, and I’m confident that Baby Cameron won’t disappoint!  Krista visited the family in their home soon after Cameron’s arrival.  There really is something incredible about a baby who is only days old.

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Check out all of that hair!  (Just wait until you see how quickly it grows as he gets older!  It’s awesome!)

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

“Oh, hey mom!”

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Aren’t they the most relaxed looking new parents ever??

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Serious milk coma!

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

The lips I was telling you about…

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

LOVE the expressions on these two!

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

Dawson Newborn Portrait Session

I know it seems impossible, but Baby Cameron is even more adorable at his six month session!  Come back Wednesday to see!

Baby Cameron — Maternity Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Meet Christina and Terry. They were so excited for the arrival of their first baby, they decided to do a Year-In-The-Life portrait series!  So Krista met them last year at the Crane Estate for some maternity pictures just before Baby Cameron’s arrival… Get a load of all this cuteness.

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Such a beautiful mama-to-be!

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Seriously, how cute are these two?

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Hmmm, wonder who the “boss” is…. :)

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Comparing baby bellies!  Love it!

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

If you think these two are adorable (how could you not?), just wait until you meet Cameron!  His lips are truly to die for!  :)

Baby Judah – Newborn Session

Yay!  It’s time to meet Baby Judah! Krista had taken Suze’s maternity pictures just a couple of weeks before Judah was born and was very excited to return and meet this little guy when he was only a few days old!

family portrait with newborn baby boy

How cute is he??

family portrait with newborn baby boy

family portrait with newborn baby boy

Such a sweet little family!

family portrait with newborn baby boy

Poppin’ his collar.  He’s already the coolest kid on the block!  :)

newborn baby boy portrait

family portrait with newborn baby boy

newborn baby boy portrait

So peaceful, yet so COOL with his little button down shirt and jeans!

newborn baby boy portrait

If you don’t already know, I love me some baby toes!  :)

newborn baby boy portrait

Already sharing a laugh with his mama!

newborn baby boy with mother

I mean, how can you not LOVE that little grin??

newborn baby boy with mother

newborn baby boy portrait

newborn baby boy portrait

I absolutely love family history and the sharing of things between generations.  So I  LOVE that this is the same bassinet that Judah’s father and grandfather slept in as babies!

newborn baby boy in bassinet

newborn baby boy on blue blanket

Su-per Ba-by!!!

newborn baby boy on blue blanket

Oh my…  the hazards of photographing a NAKED newborn baby, especially baby BOYS!  Great capture, Krista!  :)  I’m sure that Judah’s prom date will get a kick out of this one someday!

newborn baby boy on blue blanket

However, without risking a little mess a picture like this would never happen.  So darn adorbs.

black and white newborn baby boy

Judah doesn’t seem so impressed, but I am totally digging his striped hat!

newborn baby boy in knit hat

newborn baby boy in knit hat

LOVE.

black and white newborn baby boy

For more of Judah’s adorable little mug, check out Facebook.  And check back in on Wednesday  for our next fabulous couple!!

Baby Bobby – Six Month Session

Suzanne’s sister bought this session as a baby shower gift before Bobby was even born. Can you think of a better gift than that?!  (Me, neither)   :)

Krista’s yard is full of colorful trees throughout autumn, making it a perfect location for portraits during the fall.  I dare you not to smile as you check out Baby Bobby’s six month shoot.  Double dare you.

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

SUCH a happy family!

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

The bubbles!  The drool!

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

FULL of joy!!

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Doesn’t Bobby have amazing eyelashes??

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

My very favorite shot from the day!  Bright blue eyes, drool covered chin, smily face, and the beautiful quilt made by Suzanne!

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Fall Foliage Baby Portrait Session

Hope that got you smiling on a Monday morning.  :)  If you need more of a Baby Bobby fix, check out Facebook.  We’ll see you Wednesday for our next wedding couple!

Baby Bobby – Newborn Session

I’m back!  And with another ridiculously adorable baby to share (this little guy has the MOST incredible head of hair I’ve ever seen on such a little guy)!  Baby Bobby’s mama is one of Krista’s dear friends.  Krista was thrilled when Suzanne and Michiel announced that they were expecting a  baby last year.  It was a long hard pregnancy, but Baby Bobby arrived healthy and handsome as could be!  Take a look for yourself.

Newborn Baby Portraits

Such a beautiful moment between a mama and her little love.

Newborn Baby Portraits

Milk coma.  :)

Newborn Baby Portraits

Krista would like to make sure it is known that there was no posing during this session!  Baby Bobby is just that amazing!  :)

Newborn Baby Portraits

Newborn Baby Portraits

Newborn Baby Portraits

What a happy little family.

Newborn Baby Portraits

Newborn Baby Portraits

Newborn Baby Portraits

Such a happy little man!

Newborn Baby Portraits

Newborn Baby Portraits

Suzanne and Michiel (who is from Holland!) met while working for Mercy Ships.  During her time in Africa, Suzanne bought fabric that she used to make this beautiful quilt for Bobby.  So not only is this blanket gorgeous, it is also incredibly meaningful.  How cool is that??

Newborn Baby Portraits

Newborn Baby Portraits

Come back Monday for Bobby’s adorable Fall six-month session!  I can promise that his smiles are contagious and will erase any Monday blahs!!  :)  Happy Friday!

Baby Jude at 4 Months – Year In The Life

If you thought Baby Jude was a cute little newborn, you’re going to love his 4 month portraits!  He’s grown into such a sweet and happy baby!!!

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

Jude & Daddy

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

Jude & Mommy

4 Month Baby Portraits

haha!  Love that face!

4 Month Baby Portraits

uh oh…  well, he can’t be happy allllll the time!

4 Month Baby Portraits

Mommy knew just what he needed.  Moms are good like that :)

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

all better!

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

“mmmmmm, foot!”

4 Month Baby Portraits

what a big boy!

4 Month Baby Portraits

Ah!!!  SO happy!

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

Getting sleepy…

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

What a lovely family!!

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

4 Month Baby Portraits

David & Lindsey – I love you guys and I love your sweet baby boy!!  Thank you for letting me document this fun time in your lives!  xoxo

To view more of my favorites of Baby Jude – check out the album on Facebook!


Baby Soren’s First Family Portraits – Lansing MI

Elizabeth & Ryan’s was one of my favorite weddings I’ve ever shot (you’ll notice it’s still a Featured Post), and I was so excited for them when I heard they’d had a baby! Baby Soren came this past fall, and just before the holidays I traveled to Michigan to photograph him with his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Four generations! It was such a special weekend for their family, and I am so glad I was able to document this moment in their lives!

This is what I really love about my job – having the opportunity to photograph people’s lives, and being a part of all sorts of special moments over the years – it’s such a blessing!  And getting to play with adorable babies is definitely a bonus ;)

Sleepy Soren

Family Portraits

He looks so happy here – but the truth is, he’s crying ;)

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Just as happy as on their wedding day!

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Now he’s waking up!

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Soren and his Great Grandmother

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

We took some snowy family photos between visits to the grandparents

Family Portraits

Soren & his Great Grandfather

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Soren & his Grandparents

Family Portraits

I love this one!

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Getting sleepy again… it comes full circle

Family Portraits

Family Portraits

Elizabeth’s Grandfather was fairly ill when we visited (not that you could tell from looking at this handsome, cheerful man!).  It was incredibly moving to be part of this family portrait session knowing that they might not have another chance to all be together again.  Tears were definitely shed.  But it was an absolute honor to be there for them.  This is the one shot I wanted the entire day, and it’s the last one I took.  I just love it.

[edit]  I literally just found out that this lovely man passed away yesterday.  I am SO thankful that we were able to do this portrait session when we did.  What a blessing that he was able to meet his great-grandchild, and how awesome that their family has these photos.  This is the most beautiful thing about my job.

Family Portraits

Elizabeth & Ryan (and Barbara) – thank you again for allowing me to be there to photograph your wonderful family!  It means so much to me to be trusted and appreciated so much by all of you!  It’s truly a blessing :)

Baby Jude – Newborn Portraits

My dear friends Lindsey & David recently had their first child – two days before my birthday in fact!  I was super sad that I was out of town when little Jude was born, but I stopped by the hospital as soon as I got back into town and celebrated my birthday by holding this little cutie and capturing some newborn portraits of him.  Here are a few of my favorites…

Newborn Baby Boy

I LOVE this shot of David with Jude!!!  SO sweet!  David’s going to be such a great Daddy :)

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Lindsey’s such a loving Mommy already!

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

And now they are three…

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

little precious

Newborn Baby Boy

It worked out so perfectly that Lindsey’s mom was in town from Oklahoma to be there!  I love these shots of Lindsey and Jude, and Mimi :)

Newborn Baby Boy

Newborn Baby Boy

Lindsey & David – you know I love you!  And baby Jude… I can’t wait to hold you and kiss you again SOOOON!!!!

xoxo

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from this shoot – check out the album on Facebook!

Baby Austin – Columbus, OH

Just a little while back I went home to the midwest to visit some friends and family.  One of my oldest and dearest friends, Marietta had a baby back in November and I still hadn’t met him yet!  So, I headed over to Columbus for some quality time and a little photo session.  And oh, he is SO ridiculously cute!!!  Such a sweet baby, and the cutest chubby cheeks!

Little baby parts :)

Austin

Marietta’s mom was in town, and on my way out of my room in the morning, this is what I saw…  (I went back in for my camera, I seriously don’t carry it around with me alllll the time!)

Baby Austin

It’s so strange to see someone you’ve known since you were both 7 years old become a mom!  It’s just surreal.  and also beautiful.

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

Hello gorgeous!

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

Mar, Austin, and Mike – family photo

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

And then it was time for a nap.  I believe this one shot I took woke him up – oops :)

Baby Austin

Do you see those eyes?!

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

austin :)

Baby Austin

Marietta is such a wonderful Mom!!

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

Um, I had to get a shot with my cute chubby baby!!!!

Baby Austin

Marietta, I love you!!  I’m so glad I finally got to meet Austin – he’s just precious and I love him!  I’m coming home again this Summer and I can’t wait to see how big he gets by then :)  Miss you!

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from Austin’s photo shoot, please check out the Facebook album.