Shortly after I arrived at this session, we got a little home tour. In big sisters room were her newborn photos (taken by me) and it struck me how I could easily tell in her newborn photos that it was her. It was also evident to me how her new little sister Aspen doesn’t look anything like her as newborn. Long before I had my own children, I thought newborns all looked the same – like little monkeys LOL – but after maturing (just a tiny bit) I now clearly see how each and every new baby is so unique.  Aspen is no different. Each child of God is so  special and such a blessing and gift. The plan God has for her life is that of no other human being. He has carefully chosen her eye colour, bone structure, personality – everything all ready in place. Amazing.  I think this every single time I see, hold and/or shoot a newborn.

Do you find I’m getting a little ‘preachy’ with my blog post? Well I can’t help myself, Aspen is the newest addition to my “preachers” family! Pastor Roeda is the youth pastor at my Church. I need to stay on his good books

Oh one more thing that is very unique to Aspen. Her Grandma crocheted her pink hat and diaper cover! How wonderful is that??!

A beautiful girl for one of my favourite wedding vendors! Angelica at Simply Beautiful Decor and her family were blessed with this sweet baby girl. I was blessed with a easy baby and big smile at this session! Sienna was easy going and settled in nicely for her first photo shoot. Here are a few favourites from our time together.

Congratulations Angelica, Patrick and Natalie on your precious gift. She’s an angel.

My streak of newborn girls (born in July) ended with the birth of this handsome little man. A little over due but worth the wait! Here are a few favourites from our session with this new family.

I had the privilege of shooting yet another newborn girl recently.  Whether it’s the first child for parents or the 6th, the pride and joy when when holding a new child is never diminished by birth order. That’s kinda neat. Here’s Ava, a welcome addition to this lovely family.

This newest family addition was such a sweetheart to shoot. I arrived and Dad handed her to me sound asleep, and hour or so later she was handed back to him exactly the same way. It’s a wonder she slept at all actually, with her older siblings buzzing about. They were pretty interested in what I was doing with their new sister! Megan’s brothers and sister are as much in love with Megan as her parents. Blessing abound at this home……

My first newborn photoshoot of 2011!  This handsome little man made his entrance into the world at 10lbs 6oz! I do believe this weight make him my biggest newborn to date (although I still have to double check with E.V. to see what her son weighed). His older brother was a complete doll and very well behaved therefore making my visit even more enjoyable. Mom thanked me for being patient but honestly, I want to thank this family for being patient with me! I roll in  with lots of gear, make a big mess and talk a lot … so thank YOU for being patient with me. And now  a few of my favourite images;

It’s a boy! Born at home, all 9lbs and 2ozs of him and he’s gorgeous! Congratulations you two, enjoy your first Christmas together.