Gavin

Well since spring isn't in the air I guess babies are. It seems like all of our friends are adding little additions to their families. We really enjoy Gavin's family and get to see them all throughout the summer at barbecues and softball games. Looking forward to the warmer weather and letting the kids play outside! Gavin is a precious little baby and he was so good. Gavin was 4 weeks old at this session and once again we worked to get this little guy to sleep.

I love this photo below. Mom and dad holding Gavin and big sister looking on. She is such a loving big sister and had fun in my princess skirt - Yes a girl to take photos of!

I love this picture. I tried something different with the background and added a little weathering look. I think it turned out really cute. She was a great little model for just being 2.5 years old. Look at those beautiful green eyes.

Now look at Gavin's beautiful blue eyes. I saw a lot of eyes and not much sleeping, but he was still really good. I think when older babies come in for an infant session they can see a little farther at 4 weeks old and all the lights really interest them. It has taken quite a bit to get these last two infants to sleep at their sessions. Once Gavin fell asleep we were not moving him - at all!

This is in the same basket we just carefully put on the hat. SHHHHH, don't wake the baby. Isn't he precious - I LOVE sleeping babies. I think this is what his mom would like to see around 4 in the morning.

Thanks for asking me to capture Gavin's 1st month. He is amazing, Congratulations!

Cousins

I haven't posted any pictures of my little guy in a long time. First he really doesn't like taking his picture. Most of the photos I have of him are in pj's and crying. He had a great Easter and I was excited to put him in the cutest Easter outfit I found. I just love the hat! Our little golfer.

The only place I can take photos of Isaac is buckled in the swing. Below is an OK picture, but I'm getting so tired of the blue, yellow and red background. Maybe one of these days I will get some good photos of him that I can post and be excited about. Until then this is Isaac at 21 months old.

We had my sister over for dinner about 3 weeks ago and I wanted to bring the kids down for some pictures. Isaac was not getting into it, so none of him. I love this photo of Gage. He is now 4 years old and came up with some crazy posing. It makes me smile and that is Gage.

Finally my adorable niece. She made coming down to take photos worth it. Thank you Brinnley. I have some fun girl props, but no one at my house to try it on. I was so happy that Brinnley played along and took some great photos. Below are my favorite three.

I love this photo below. She was so excited to try on the hat and just kept looking up at the rim. I found this hat at the new clothing store for babies and children Pride and Joy. They have a great selection of clothing and accessories, so if you need some ideas before your pictures, check it out.

Saving the best for last once again. I am printing this for my living room. She didn't want to sit in this pottery bowl at all, but I'm so glad we got her to try it out because this picture is precious. This is the smile I get to see everyday I come to pick Isaac up at her house. She makes my day with a hug and this smile. Love you Brinnley!

Kaelan

Sitting on a uncomfortable chair in a great office with so much excitement I cannot type fast enough. My studio is 97% complete and finally my desktop computer is plugged into the Internet and I can edit my photos! I have nothing in the drawers and should be unpacking, but I was too excited to post my next photo shoot. My dear friends had this adorable baby and I was happy to take his newborn photos.

Kaelan's older brother just turned two. He is extremely shy, but right when he walked into the studio he gave me the biggest grin. Tried so hard NOT to smile, but we got some great smiles out of him. Either he is warming up to me or this tells me that my studio is very inviting.

I love this next photo. Hands down my favorite. I know not a smile, but such gorgeous eyes.

The family photo. Such a studio shot, nothing really "fun" about it. It is a great picture though and such a great looking family! I still love to take family photos outdoors with room to play.

What a beautiful mom.

Kaelan was 3 weeks old during this photo shoot. He was awake for 1.5 hours of this photo shoot and the last 20 minutes he finally crashed. Look how well he is holding his head up. Such a strong little man. We are blessed with wonderful friends with great talents. Our friend in Bozeman knitted the blanket on the left, it is extremely soft. Kaelan didn't want to get out of this blanket and I wouldn't either - thanks Madeline. The blanket on the right was knitted for Donovan and I as a wedding gift. I love this blanket and it has rested on the foot of our guest bed for almost 5 years. Now it has a special place in my infant photos - thanks Jenny!

The best time for a newborn session is 3 days to 2 weeks old. Thinking back to when Isaac was born if a photographer told me to bring my new baby in around 3 days old I don't know if I could. Babies still sleep a lot in the first two weeks of life and they are really flexible - better to get them in fun positions. Right around 3 weeks old babies are a lot more alert with longer awake times. Kaelan was so easy going he did a great job being awake. I'm so glad he finally gave it up and fell asleep with 20 minutes left to take photos. The sleeping photos are my favorite!

This last photo - yes saving the BEST for last - is my ALL time favorite! I will have to make this into a huge print for my wall in my new studio. I love it.

Thank you so much for bringing your whole family over for photographs. There are so many great pictures it was hard to choose just a few to post. We are excited for your new addition - Congratulations!