I'll take 4 pounds 12 ounces of cuteness, please

This little guy sure could deliver! I am so excited to have captured that tiny newborn smile while he slept. Sweet dreams of milk, I am sure.

Look how alert he was here, Daddy's little man.

And this is no body double below, folks. The woman with the rockin' body did actually just give birth 11 days prior. My youngest baby will be four in the fall and I can only dream about looking that great! I'd love to be bitterly jealous too, but it's just impossible because she is so darn sweet. S, I hope you love this mom-and-baby image as much as I do. This is truly one of my favorite portraits that I have ever shot.

22 Days Old

This little guy made his grand entrance just 3 weeks ago. But he wasn't exactly little. He was almost 9 pounds and was 21 inches long, and he has grown over an inch in the past 3 weeks (did I remember those stats right, A?). He is so long in fact that he didn't fit into some of my newborn posing props. What an angel he was for his photo session - sleeping thru pretty much the whole thing, totally unphased by the noise of his big brother.

Here's a little sneak peek.

10 Days Old

Remember the little cutie I photographed at the hospital a few days ago? What a perfect little angel. He slept thru his whole studio session, even with the noise of his two older sisters and a few unexpected interruptions by my own 3-year-old.

I just love his little mushed-up lips here:

And this one actually made me tear up a bit. Can't you just see how much these two adore their new baby brother?

I know this helmet idea has been done before but never by me, and since his Dad is a firefighter I just had to give it a shot. Some of my photographer pals know that I was struggling with posting this one in color or black-and-white. I decided on the color version because I thought the supporting fireman gear had a little more impact in telling the story. Click here to see the alternate black-and-white version.

And here's Mom in the background, giving a little snuggle.

a little overcooked, but totally perfect....

I just returned from the hospital, where I got to meet my best friend's gorgeous new son. He was born yesterday, but was due 10 days earlier. The old saying is true - good things are worth waiting for! Less than 24 hours old, he was alert and awake for my visit. I just love his tiny toes and swirly little cowlick.

Watch for studio shots of this little guy sometime over the next 2 weeks.

Recent Publications

I'm really excited to have my photography featured in two recent publications.

"The Bump" is a resource guide for pregnant women. One of my coolest clients, Ann, was interviewed for the 2008/2009 Chicago edition of The Bump and my photos accompanied her interview. You might recognize her gorgeous baby who I have had the privilege to photograph as a newborn, a 3 month old, a 6 month old, and most recently a 9 month old (just a few blog entries back, actually).

Last Spring I had a really fun opportunity -- photographing the annual 5K in Morton Grove. I am honored that the Morton Grove Park District chose one of those images for the cover of their most recent program guide.

Edited 2/5/09 to add full page digital copy of Bump article just received from the publisher:

One more from last Thursday's newborn session

because I love this and just can't help but post it.

Nine Days Ago...

this sweet little bundle made her grand entrance!

* Tushie Wrap by Mamique Designs.

Just look at those big beautiful eyes. It's hard to believe she is only 9 days old with such alert eyes.

Her eyes may be deceiving, but she definitely has the flexibility of a brand new baby.

This raised hands pose reminds me of the beginning of "The Lion King" (I know, I am such a mom... I need to get out out of the house and see some grown-up movies, huh?). The cool pose was her mom's idea, but I am not sure her dad thought it was so cool. Oops, sorry dad! Thankfully this was the last shot of the day.

I sort of feel like today was a rite of passage for me. In my whole career, today was the first time I have captured tinkle in a picture. It's certainly not the first time a baby has tinkled during a photo session, but it's the first time I photographed the actual act of tinkling. Perhaps this baby should win some sort of a prize. I know... a free 5x7 for the baby book. S&R, in 17 years you guys can bring this one out to show her prom date.

World's Most Cooperative Newborn

I’d like to introduce the world’s most cooperative newborn, Baby J. Four weeks old, he would pretty much go along with anything and didn’t cry once during the session. And amazingly he only peed on my pillows once....LOL!

Even though I am running around this week processing holiday orders like my hair is on fire, I was so excited about yesterday's shoot that I just had to play with a couple of them.

* Knit cocoon by Breanna Morman.

Sneak Peek for D & M

Wowza, what fun for me... Another brand new baby came by to see me! I didn't mark it down, but I think this little sweetie was just 9 days old when we did the session.

D&M, below are three of my favorites. I truly love so many images from this shoot, but I am going to stop playing around with MY favorites for now and get the proofs online so I can find out which are YOUR favorites. I will email you shortly with a link to your proof gallery, but here's a little something to show the grandmas in the meantime. :)

Nine Days Old

Remember these guys? Well now they have a new 9 pound addition to the family. He is nine days old today, and boy is he a cutie!

(Two newborns in one week? I am one lucky photographer!)

handmade hat from Charbridge Knits.

And I really couldn't resisting posting this one here because the baby is actually SMILING!

One more from Monday's session

I just love this family shot and had to post it. This family has a teenage daughter who was not available on Monday, so this is not really a complete family portrait. I will shoot another portrait for you guys when everyone is available!

Eleven Days Old

Wow! This little precious girl is just 11 days old. I get very excited when I have the opportunity to work with a baby this young. I have two kids of my own, so I know that a tremendous effort is involved to get to photo appointment before your baby is even two weeks old. Thanks, M & W for making that effort. I am thrilled with the images and hope you are too.




handmade cocoon by Charbridge Knits