a boy and his dog | sacramento newborn photographer

Nothing quite compares to newborn photography. The ability to capture their perfect newness, those little hands and feet, and the tiny features that are distinctly newborn. I absolutely love it! This past Monday I was able to meet up with an old high school friend and photograph her precious two week old little boy {S}. At first he wasn’t so certain that he wanted to get sleepy and snuggly for us. This little guy is the most alert newborn I have met. I was so impressed at his little eyes looking around the room, trying to take everything in. He was even trying to hold his head up already! It was incredible!Every time I photograph a newborn I try to get great images of their hands and feet. I love how wrinkly, yet so amazingly soft they are and how their little fingers just wrap right around yours. Baby {S} loved to keep his hands curled tight right under his chin or across his belly…
…until he was given “Walter” the beagle to snuggle. I love this image because as soon as I placed “Walter” in his arms {S} held on tight and wasn’t about to let go. Mom and Dad have two pet beagles at home and I just have a sneaking suspicion that “Walter” is going to be one of those childhood possessions that will always be close by.
Mom and Dad–thank you so much for the opportunity to take these first images of your beautiful son. I had a great afternoon with you and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. Your online gallery will be up within the week!