Most of the time when I write a blog post I really try hard to give helpful advice or answer questions that my clients may have. But sometimes, a post needs to be written just to share the overwhelming cuteness with the world. This is one of those posts!
This little baby was just pure joy! She smiled and giggled through the entire shoot! So much fun. And such a little doll!
Enjoy the cuteness!
Ask any newborn photographer what is the best age to photograph a baby and they will say "within the first ten days." The reason we all say that is because in those early days babies are still really sleepy so it is less likely that they will be fussy, they still curl up like they did in the womb, and they're still really tiny, so getting those newborn shots of the little sleepy baby is easier!
But lets be honest. Those first days home with your new baby are not always easy. And sometimes, getting out of the house and making it to a photoshoot is just not possible.
I can't tell you how many emails I get from parents who feel they missed that newborn window and are not sure what to do. Many feel like they just need to wait until the next milestone age. But this is what I believe.
There is never a wrong time to photograph your baby.
Never.
So you missed the first ten days. It's okay. Your baby at three weeks or four weeks or even two months is still really really cute! And they will never be as little as they are right now ever again. So don't miss it!
There are actually a lot of benefits to photographing an older infant!
Older babies are curious. They want to see whats happening around them, so they are more likely to make eye contact with the camera and hold it.
Most babies start smiling around 6 to 8 weeks. So waiting until your baby is a little older before scheduling a photoshoot will increase your chances of catching some of those first smiles.
The older your baby is the more you begin to see their growing personality. And that is really fun!
There is a lot of magic in those in-between months. So don't let the fact that you missed the early newborn days keep you from scheduling a photo session for your baby. Celebrate where they are now! After all, they are only little once.
This little cutie came into the studio just before the Christmas holiday. Her portrait session was to celebrate her fist birthday and her mom made her a beautiful flower crown in honor of the occasion. None of us were sure if she'd keep it on, but to our surprise she loved it! We were able to get many photos of her in the crown, and a few with out it as well. A very fun one year portrait session!
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The moment this adorable family walked into my Seattle studio, I knew it was going to be a great photo shoot.
This little lady was so much fun to work with. And her parents could not have been any nicer!
It was all made better when, after sending out their gallery, I received this email: "Sandra. I am dying. Going to cry. I LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH. You don't understand. I'm such a critical person and usually always lean towards hate vs. like for any and all photos and I love these. You are magic."
Documenting families, creating images that will stand the test of time, really is my life's work.
Freezing moments.
Stopping time.
Showing love and connection.
That is why I became a photographer
Plus... can this baby be any cuter?!!! I really do love my job!
All images captured using Fuji 400h film with a Hasselblad H2.
Processed and scanned my Richard Photo Lab.
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Halloween is such a great holiday for kids and adults: they get to dress up while we get to see our little ones in some of the cutest outfits possible! I mean really, who doesn't love a baby in a Halloween costume?
That is why I've decided to have a little Halloween party here at the studio on October 29th! All morning, from 9:00 to 12:00 I'll be having five-minute mini sessions designed to highlight your kids in their best and cutest costumes! The 29th is also the date for the Greenwood neighborhood Trick or Treating event! So why not make a day of it?! Stop in for a photo, then hits the streets for some Trick or Treating fun!!
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You can also check out our Pinterest page for costume inspiration!
*The session fee is only $50 and includes digital files.
Holy moly.... these photos definitely fall under the category of I can't even...!
I knew from the moment this cutie came into my little Seattle studio that this was going to be a great shoot. She was all smiles from the first moment she walked through the door and we had so much fun together!
From now on whenever someone asks if 6 months old is a good time to come in for photos, I'm just going to email them these pictures!
Such a fun age, and SUCH and gorgeous little girl!
I love all babies. I do.
But as the mother of twins myself, I have to be honest, when twins come into my studio, my heart skips a beat.
These two brothers were just too much! They snoozed through most of their photoshoot, and then work up near the end, allowing me to get some great photos of their pretty eyes looking right into the lens.
Adorable!
The adorable Brothers family came into the studio on a rare sunny Seattle day back in January.
This time of year, I get so used to the dark days of winter that I forget what it is like to have natural light to work with. This gorgeous day reminded me how much I love natural light and just how beautiful the results can be.
And, as if the sunshine wasn’t enough, I had this sweet family and their adorable newborn to work with. He snoozed through the entire photoshoot.
We all had a wonderful time, and the photos that we got as a result are just magic.
As the mother of twins myself, I kind of fall to pieces when twins come into the studio. I mean, the only thing better than a newborn baby are two newborn babies, right?!
This brother and sister duo were just the cutest! Seriously! So tiny, and so content to lie there next to each other, all snuggled up.
This shoot is also special to me because I've worked with this family before. I've seen them go from a three to six, and I have to say, the best part of my job (aside from cuddling newborns) is watching families grow. I love it!
Images captured on a Contax 645, with Fuji 400h and strobes.
Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
Now that the Holidays are over, I think it's time to catch up on my blogging!
I knew the moment this family walked into my studio that this session was going to be amazing! They are all adorable! And this cute little guy was so much fun to work with! And then there was that red hat!!! Too cute!
I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
-Sandra
Images captured on a Contax 645 with Fuji 400h.
Processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab.
