I was so excited to finally meet this family! Mama had booked their newborn session way back in June!
Little Miss Alexis was a picture of good manners, not peeing on me once (can’t say the same for Daddy!) and was effortlessly soothed back to sleep time and time again.
We got some fabulous family photos (unfortunately can’t share those due to Daddy’s nature of work) and were able to incorporate acouple of special gifts from Grandma. Every little girl needs a tutu and ballerina slippers, no?
♥
I finally had the opportunity to meet Dawn today, after many emails back and forth while she was still at home in Nunavut. She and her husband have been posted North for the last five years, and are now expecting their new bundle, due just days after Christmas!
This session almost didn’t happen!
Between renovating the new studio and Daddy Ian being off shore with the Navy, it seemed as if our schedules just wouldn’t align! However, an unexpected return to port saved the day and Mr. Lachlan came for a visit this week.
I’m never quite sure how the “older” babies will handle the sessions…typically wide awake but not able to sit on their own, past that super curly sleepy stage and already developing a mind of thier own. Aside from a quite snack though, 9 week old Lachlan was the man.
A pleasure to have met you little sir. ♥
I love newborn photography, and it is always special when I’m able to spend some time with the new parents before the impending arrival. It’s a time of such excitement and anticipation….but also a time when some women don’t feel their most glamorous.
I think it’s an all too common feeling….you’ve gained weight (in my case it was 40-65 lbs!), your favorite clothes don’t fit, and your complexion may have reverted to that of a 13 year old.
Yet, there you stand, trusting me….placing yourself in front of my camera.
When Vanessa and Don came into the studio yesterday, I immediately liked them. Vanessa quickly told me that she wasn’t particularly fond of the camera, was a rather “boring” person who felt like a giant house.
Vanessa…..
I hope you are able to see yourself in these images as I see you.
A classic beauty, who may very well not like being in front of the camera, but absolutely belongs in front of it.
I hope you see the blatant love and pride on Don’s face, that I saw, while he watched you yesterday.
I so look forward to meeting your daughter.
Recognize this little face? A quick little sneak peek for her mama from this morning’s 7 month old session!
