Look Whooooo's Snapping {23}

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********************************************************************************** Welcome to this month's "Look Whooooo's Snapping" photo linky party! I am happy to announce that last month's winner was........... ("Winners" are chosen by your popular vote). 

Isn't this just too precious?! If you know me, you know I love newborn photography, especially those with a very creative touch. Sarah {from Naptime Momtog} certainly delivered a very gorgeous capture of this sweet baby girl, and we thank her for sharing it with us!

Congratulations Miss Sarah for winning most popular and thank you so very much for sharing!

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Last months favorite's of mine were..........

Emily {from Scattered Horizons} shared this simply breath-taking image with us. I am in love the sunflare and overall perspective of the image. Great Job, Emily!

This image says so much fun to me! I bet those little darlings had an incredible time on this ride!
Cindy {from Everyday to Us} shared this adventurous photo! Don't you just feel like you're there too?!

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********************************************************************************** On to this month's Party! Here is my favorite photo....
This image comes from one of my most recent newborn sessions. I've gotta say, he was more than an angel to photograph! And don't you just love the turtle outfit?!! My good friend, Kiera, from An Enchanted Life made it for me specifically for this session. And while we're talking about her, you'll definitely want to stop by and check out her adorable shop! She is crazy talented and makes some of the most precious child and newborn creations.

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Portrait Session: Miss Brylee {Including Behind the Scenes}

I had the adorable privilege of photographing precious Miss Brylee on her fifth day of life! What a beautiful little doll she is and so very cooperative. Before I share the completed edits with you from her session, I want to first briefly share a little detail regarding the entire process as well as newborn safety.

Before any of my sessions, I begin brainstorming ideas about what kind of image I am wanting to create. I usually discuss the direction of the session's goals with my clients. I gather several different backdrops and many different props (i.e. hats, baskets, etc) that I plan to use during the session. (I generally have more on hand than what is used). I keep everything I would need during the session (i.e. props, extra blankets, hand sanitizer, etc) handily nearby. Refer to the image below for the set-up for this particular session. You'll notice that this session was set-up right in my very own kitchen. From the images below, no one would have ever guessed! With the proper lightly (from the large windows, soft boxes, and external flash), beautiful images can easily be achieved!

Here are a few suggestions regarding safety as well as great ideas for better overall images that I personally always utilize while photographing newborns (including this session with precious Brylee):

1. Don't force a baby into a position (some babies are more flexible and willing than others)
2. Always have someone nearby to spot your baby
3. Heat up the room to a comfortable temperature for the baby
4. Clean and sanitize your hands regularly
5. Support baby's head in upright positions
6. Take cues from baby throughout the session (whether it be the need for food, a diaper change, or just needing mommy)
7. Avoid using glass props with your baby
8. Keep baby low when hanging and have a soft cushion like a bean bag underneath
9. Put something heavy in the bottom of a prop (like a box or basket) when using it with baby to avoid any chance of tipping
10. Line any hard edges of a prop with soft padding (like a thick blanket or fur)
11. Keep lots of extra small blankets or burp clothes nearby for accidents or extra padding

The most important thing to remember when photographing newborns is to only attempt a shot if you can achieve it safely!

Here are a few of my favorites from Miss Brylee's newborn session. Enjoy!

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Springtime Sessions

This month has been packed full of portrait sessions! And I am LOVING it!! Instead of creating an individual post for each session, I plan to just go ahead and include a few of my favorite photos from the sessions I've had so far this month.

{Little Miss "A"}

Oh my, what a beauty! I really enjoyed capturing this little Miss on camera. I'm hoping to have another opportunity to catch her in front of the lens in the future!

 {Miss Ryelle}

This little lady came back for a surprise visit for some more camera love at three weeks of age! {Click here to see one of her portraits from just 5 days new}. She was just an angel to shoot! I think she may just like all the attention... and I know I just LOVE giving it to her! ;)

{Kris - Senior and Family}

This family was so much fun to photograph! With their care-free, playful attitudes, I could have spent the entire day with them! I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to meet them and to have been able to capture some of their wonderful memories on film!

{Miss Rylee}

This precious doll came to have me shoot her Two Year Old portraits, and a fun time was certainly had! Don't you agree that she has the most adorable little outfits and expressions?! 

  

{Stephanie & Kurtis - LOVEBIRDS}

I shot this lovely couple's engagement session just last weekend at a beautiful scenic outdoor location. These two were a pleasure to photograph, and I can't wait to shoot their upcoming wedding this summer!

And there you have it folks... well, for now ;) 

I still have a few sessions planned before the month comes to an end, so be sure to stay tuned!!

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