The First 24 Hours- A newborn hospital session

I have always loved birth photography but as a full time mom I just don't have the flexibility to be on call for this type of a session so an alternative I am happy to offer clients is a first day hospital shoot. Still capturing that perfect newness of the baby and giving mom a chance freshen up and feel, well,  a little more human the hospital session is a great way to save some money (because of time and flexibility required birth photography can be quite expensive) and document the huge milestone of welcoming a new baby. These sessions are definitely lifestyle sessions, I don't pose babies in the hospital (or the first day at a home birth) and we really try to capture the emotions and wonder of a brand new family on their first day. This type of session is especially fun if a older siblings may be coming to the hospital to meet the newest member of the family. I am so thrilled that my first hospital session was able to be my beautiful friend and favorite lifestyle blogger Lauren of Blissful Happenings. Welcome to the world baby Rocco!

When the Girls are all in Town- a Family Session

This summer one of my dear friends hosted both her sisters, her niece, and her mom for a week. She wanted to do something to mark this special time when all the girls were together and couldn't think of a better way to capture it that with a big family photoshoot :) Three kids 3 and under, plus grandparents, and several adults and a little unexpected SoCal rain made for a very entertaining session but I think it captures this family just the way they are, beautiful and fun!

A Dapper Darling gets his Daddy Back- A military homecoming session

One of the things I love about my job is the relationships I get to build with so many wonderful families. I get the special honor of being there for all their major milestones, sharing in their joy, and capturing moments and split second looks that in the whirlwind of the moment they may not have even seen. I first met the McGuires just a few days after little Thomas was born, not long after that his daddy headed out to support a Marine Expeditionary Unit and their work around the world. Little Thomas was a rockstar in his newborn session, so many of his photos are among my favorites, and he was every bit the photo pro again this time. I just can not get over this kid's perfect expressions...and at the end of this photo set you will see just where he gets them! I just adore this darling little family! Welcome Home Raiders!!!