Another sweet sign of new [norther virginia newborn photographer]

I'm using my 2 weeks off (not really 2 weeks b/c one of my newborns came early) to catch up on a zillion things and as I was working on an order today I was enjoying the flakiness of newborn skin, which I absolutely love. It's one of the things that just melts my heart, I love the flaky skin, the umbilical stumps, the curliness of their little bodies, the jagged nails, the tiny hairs on their skin, it's all just amazing to me and defines "new" and "miracle and "blessing". Just look at that foot!

So squishy!

So I'm burning the midnight oil tonight (and all week) working on many sessions and orders and I came across this one tonight while proofing this newborn session. I thought I'd take a quick break and post it because I just LOVE it. Love how bendy and squishy newborns are, I can just picture him in the womb like this!

Love love love

Felicity was 11 months old yesterday. I just don't know how this happened because I swear she was just born. I'm a little (ok alot) sad about this because this means that she'll be a year old next month, my last baby!

I just love and adore this baby girl, she's so sweet and so easy. She's a peanut, nothing like her sisters were, I'd be surprised if she weighs 15 lbs (we'll see at her 1 year appt) although she eats a ton! She also does not have a single tooth! The other kids started getting teeth at 6 months so this is so bizarre but I love it because I can pretend she's still a little baby all the better.

She is impossible to photograph these days as she's on the move constantly (started walking at 9 1/2 months) but I managed to get her attention for a few seconds this morning.



"talking" to me

Another beautiful expecting mama

Due in just a few weeks, hard to tell from the size of her belly! Thanks for having me in your home C & E, can't wait to meet your little one very soon!

Gorgeous mama-to-be

We had fun at this session, I swear she smiled alot, I just liked these images for the sneak peek and then realized I didn't pick a smiley one! Thanks C and tell your hubby thanks for being a good sport! Can't wait to meet little A next month!

Sneak peek of 7 day old C

This little girl was such an easy baby, even tolerated a few poses with the family dog! Thanks S family, and congratulations, she's beautiful!

The "babies"

These are the babies of our house. I think I'll call them "the babies" forever. Seems silly to call Kennedy a baby in a way, she's 2 1/2, has full conversations, is potty trained, and can hold her own, but she'll still always be one of the babies. She has a special place in my heart for many reasons. Then there's Felicity, who is the "baby baby" (as we called her in the womb), the actual baby of the family being the last born and final addition.

They are 19 months apart and actually get along pretty well so far (not much jealousy), but it's still nearly impossible to get a picture of them together, so I had to share this!

Gorgeous baby boy

This little guy arrived 3 weeks early, gave his mama an easy delivery, and is just soooo sweet and laid back. Other than wanting a few snacks, he just let us work our ideas, watched us for a bit and then passed out for a nap. Congrats again N & J, he's so beautiful! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Saw a similar hat on a fellow photographer's baby and had to have the little bear one for my newborns. I usually knit my own stuff but have been too busy lately. What a sweet little bear!

Expecting twins!

This mama looks adorable and has TWO babies in there cooking! I had a nice time hanging out with you guys this morning H family! Looking forward to meeting the girls in October!!



I got some great shots of 3 year old brother-to-be (gorgeous hair!), but I thought this one was so cute, copying mommy.

Walking Felicity

Well I didn't do anything special for Felicity's 10 month pictures, in fact they were 2 days late and I didn't plan out clothes (obviously) or have any ideas. I just realized that day that I needed to document that fact that she completely stopped crawling on her 10 mo bday. She had been walking some throughout the month and then poof! she just started walking full-time. Everyone who sees her walk can't believe it because she's such a peanut! Here's a couple of snapshots of my babyboo, growing up way too fast!

Walking towards me


Done with pictures already??
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3 months

It always amazes me how much babies change in a couple of months. We did this little guy's newborn session when he was a month old and he was still sleepy and curly. Now he's 3 months old and is so lively and curious and happy. Thanks for playing with me today E! Can't wait to see what you're up to in 3 more months!

10 days old

This little girl took a long time coming into this world, but what a payoff, she's such a sweetie! She tried to stay awake for the party, but didn't cry at all and took a few catnaps for us! It was nice finally meeting you guys K, thanks for having me into your home!