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!