Best of 2012 | Newborns

Is there anything more precious than a newborn baby?  I'm so fortunate to be able to work with many itty bitty's each year when they are just four or five days new.  Although not easy work by any means (we sweat profusely from how high we have to turn up the heat to keep them comfortable and not to mention the positions we have to hold to get that "just right" shot) it is so rewarding.  Each one God's miracle...created with unique temperament, physical features, and family dynamics.  I look forward to those I will meet this year!

Best of 2012 | Families

Have I really not posted a blog since late November?  WOW!  I wish I could say that I was traveling out of the country or that I've been immersed in some crazy, cool project.  The honest truth...I've been living life.  I know I don't have to explain, because I'm sure I'd be 'preaching to the choir', but between our home and the studio, I really wish I could be cloned!   

So, back to the task at hand.  With the Superbowl approaching later this afternoon, I know families and friends across the country are gathering to enjoy the game, eat way too many delicious snacks and share in the laughs and snickers that come from Superbowl commercials (and the inevitable malfunctions of the Half-Time Show).  In the spirit of families I thought I'd post my first in the "Best of 2012" series of posts that I have planned - Throughout Feb. I hope to highlight just a small sample of the various clients we've worked with in the past year.  Although not all of our clients will be featured, each family's unique session has brought us joy and we can't say enough how thankful and appreciative we feel that you selected us to tell your story.  Oh, and we can't wait to see you in the near future too!  

Enjoy this post, the ones upcoming, and your family and friends whether you'll be gathered for the big game today or not!  





White Bear Lake | Dubuque Family

I love, love, LOVE when I get to work with my past wedding clients!  I met this couple some years ago when Dave and I shot their wedding and I am overjoyed that they have welcomed not one, but two beautiful girls into the world.  Their session was relaxed, fun and rewarding for all of us.  The family portrait pictured below is one of my new favorites for the year with great colors that compliment each other and a relaxed, natural pose!  I'm also a fan of their customized DVD and case that you see below as it holds the digital masters of their favorite images from the session. 

 

 

 

Newborn | Dominic

It was my pleasure to work with this itty bitty!  Perfect and precious, he was born to one of our past wedding couples and that's icing on the cake for me.  I am always so excited when I hear that one of our wedding couple's is expecting a baby.  I feel more than honored when they involve us in illustrating this new and wonderful journey in their lives and I look forward to future opportunities to tell their story.         



Newborn Model: Avery

This newborn model session was so much fun.  The word that keeps coming to mind is ACCESSORIES!  When Avery and her family arrived, we were not only ecstatic to meet this delightful little bundle, but we also couldn't believe the basket that Avery's mom brought along "just in case".  The basket was definitely larger than Avery (she was a peanut) with quite a collection of headbands, bows, clip on flowers, etc.    I couldn't help but think that the basket was trying to tell us a little someting about her future...She's in for a lifetime of spoiling!

Avery was wonderful to work with.  She was relaxed and snuggly and we are still talking about her perfect, olive-colored skin!

Newborn Session: Landon & Family

Working with Landon and his family was a great treat!  For first time parents, I was overly impressed with both mom and dad and their relaxed and easy going demeanor.  Just being in the studio with them brought a sense of calm to our session. 

It is also not a surprise that Landon was nothing but cooperative and easy to manuever!  As he fell into a deep sleep, we witnessed a few precious smiles and I was touched when he was comforted by the touch and presence of both his mom and dad on numerous occasions. 

Newborn Model: Eva

April has been the month of itty bitty's!  I've been so overjoyed to work with these little peanuts and am excited to report that I have at least a half dozen more in the very near future...some girls, some boys and some to be determined as they are currently spending their last weeks in the womb before being welcomed into the world. 

To work with a newborn in this capacity is really like nothing I can explain.  They are each so tiny, so beautiful, and so absolutely perfect I can hardly stand it!  Eva was no exception.  A huge congratulations once again to her family on her birth and what an absolute perfect miracle she is!