Chicago Family Photography: Valerie and Steve

Ventura County Newborn Photographer: Baby Emma

This shoot was really special for me for several reasons.  First, I was able to photograph a newborn baby before she was even two weeks old, which is the perfect time to schedule a newborn session.  Second, baby Emma is the cousin of another cutie I've photographed and I can't wait to photograph the girls together someday!  Last but not least, being invited into someone's home just after the birth of their baby is so amazing and Jenny and Joe honored me immensely by asking me take some of the first photos of them as a family.

I'm sure you'll agree after seeing some of my favorite photos that Emma is an absolutely adorable!  When I look back at the photos it's hard not to just eat her up.  Jenny and Joe are such natural, loving parents the entire session was such a pleasure.



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Baby Knox: Newborn Photography

I had a great time spending a Saturday morning with sweet little baby Knox.  He was super alert and did not want to sleep for the photos, so I had fun watching him fight it off with yawns and wiggle around. 



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Los Angeles Newborn Photographer: Greg and Elissa

What is better than getting to photograph a six week old baby?  Also capturing images of a brand new family!  Baby Zooey was still less than two months old when we did this fun session in Los Angeles and I loved every minute of it!

I first met Elissa a couple years ago and was totally taken with her whip-smart wit and sense of humor.  When she proposed taking photos of her newborn baby outside somewhere I paused for a moment.  I usually take newborn photos within the first two weeks of life and in their home, with a heater running on full blast.  Then I realized what a fun creative challenge this would be and that Elissa and Greg would be the perfect parents to do this kind of session with - well prepared but laid back enough to make it work.

It was a little chilly, but we wrapped Zooey up and worked quickly to capture a few images of her in her adorable dress.  The fading autumn light in these photos is absolutely gorgeous and I'm so glad we were able to take advantage of the last nice week in southern California.  Here are a few favorites...



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Ella: Baby Portrait

Ken and Lauren recently welcomed their first, a baby girl, and I couldn't wait to get over there and take some pictures. Baby Ella is absolutely beautiful and one of the cutest babies I've ever seen. Despite being passed around, positioned and repositioned, and even robbed of her diaper, she just cooed and snuggled up to sleep while I snapped away. I also took the opportunity to take some pictures of her with her parents and I've very honored to share some of their first family portraits.