This sweet baby boy was so easygoing for his family portrait session. And it is so clear how much he is loved and adored by his parents and grandparents.
It’s getting into my busy season and I have a ton of editing to do, so forgive me if I’m short on words. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so if that’s true, I should be good.
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When Ashley first contacted me about this at-home family portrait session, she said that she had found me just by googling Nashville Family Photographer, and liked the work on my website. But she wanted to know if I could shoot a session at their home. My answer was “absolutely”! I love photographing families in places that mean something to them.
Ashely wanted a daytime session that would work for baby Jack’s schedule. Her back yard was the perfect spot and offered plenty of shade for a morning session. The trees were absolutely gorgeous and I fell in love with Emilia’s tree swing. It looked like something you would find in a fairy garden.
So for a while, I’ve wanted to try adding video to my services, but I don’t have much experience in doing it. For some time, I’d wanted to try to add a few videos to a session, but needed to find the right opportunity. First, I didn’t want to feel like I was in a race with the light, and since this was a daytime session, I felt I had a little more wiggle room on the time, so I could take a little extra time at each spot to get the photos I normally would, and then take a video or two.
Second, I needed it to be a small family with young children. I have done a few bigger families and extended sessions lately and definitely didn’t feel confident adding something extra to those. But with a small family, there is usually more time during a session since there are not lots of combinations of people to include in the shots. I wanted young children because those sessions are just naturally more active and a good fit for capturing movement.
So anyway, I didn’t tell the family I was shooting video because I wasn’t sure how it would turn out or if I would even include it. But I played around with them today and think they turned out OK. I definitely want to practice more and maybe eventually add this on as an additional option for clients.
Are these not the cutest kids ever? The session was so much fun and I love reliving that fun through the videos. Emelia’s laugh is just the most beautiful music.
In case the video moved to quickly for you, here are some of the images in my usual format:
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I’m not sure there is anything more magical than the first few weeks at home with your newborn baby.
I also photographed Ellis’s big sister’s newborn portrait session. This was a pose that his parents wanted to recreate from that session.
Those magical first moments at home as a family of four are some of my favorite moments.
The photos on the wall behind them are ones I took of Catalina when she was a newborn. <3
Catalina is clearlly enamoured with her new baby brother.
Those pigtails and that side eye!
She is so gentle and sweet with him.
Catalina is still a bit too young to safely hold her brother alone for pictures, but with a little help, she did a fantastic job.
I love that look they are both giving me.
I always make a point to take lots of pictures of siblings at newborn sessions. This is a big moment for them too!
I often ask if it’s ok for toddler’s to jump on the bed during a session. Mom and Dad said yes, but Catalina isn’t much of a rebel.
There is nothing more beautiful than the way a mother looks at her children.
So much love.
His big sister wore that same outfit.
A beautiful new family fo four.
Photo’s like this always remind me of that song “In Daddy’s arms.”
I bet she’s a fantastic helper
I have a new no-touching policy because of covid 19. Otherwise, I would have just cuddled him all day.
I love capturing newborn baby yawns.
They are going to be the best friends!
I love capturing babies looking up at mom and dad.
It’s such a short time that the fit so perfectly in our hands.
Such joy. There is nothing ilke holding your newborn in your arms.
I love the adorable tree mural in the background.
I like for kids to show me their favorite things at a portrait session, including their favorite books.
When I come for a newborn session is almost always the first time baby has even been in his crib yet – at this age usually sleeping in a bassinet in mom and dad’s room.
Tiny little toes – and I love the peek of mom and dad looking in on him.
Catalina counts baby brother’s toes.
I love capturing details from baby’s nursery and crib…those are things you love to look back on one day.
He’s just perfection.
I love the way his tiny hand is holding on to daddy’s arm.
Those eyes!!
This one gets me a little – I was leaving, and as she looked out the glass door at me, I took off my mask and was able to smile at her for the first time.
