Sometimes, my newborn families contact me way in advance.  I had one client call me at 12 weeks pregnant!  But not everyone does (I know I would have NEVER been that organized before getting into this business).  Sometimes I get a call and people say I just had a baby and I would love for you to come and take pictures.  At that point, I drop everything I am doing and get over there as soon as I can.  Because I know that the time is flying, the baby is changing and I have only a fleeting period in which to get those precious, precious shots.  (Okay, that is kind of extreme – I have gotten those shots with a five week old.  But you know what I mean and man was that five weeker a tough nut to crack!!)

Gorgeous new mama M. was one of those phone calls.  She got in touch with me when T. was a little over a week old and we coordinated to get me there just in time for him to turn 12 days.  And let me tell you, I normally like them young (4-7 days), but 12 days is kind of great as well I’ve discovered.  He slept like a dream and was just such an easy baby to work with!  We had a great time sweltering while he was perfectly content to be warm and cozy.  Even Cassie, the first “baby” in the family got to get in on a photo.   For a brand new mommy, I kept telling M how amazing she looked and you can see for yourself in the photo below – so happy, relaxed and just glowing.  We got to use some of the different beautiful places in their house as well as more traditional shots on a blanket I have only ever used once or twice!  The photographer in me was very happy 🙂  And when I saw the shots that I got on my monitor, I was even happier.

M. it was FANTASTIC meeting you.  I had such a great time with you and little T.  You and S. give him lots of snuggles and kisses and enjoy this time with him!!!