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firsts | sacramento newborn photography

This weekend was a first for me. Little {J} was officially the first newborn to stay awake throughout his entire session. For three and a half hours we pulled out every trick in the book–the space heater, the noise machine, multiple feedings, snuggling, and cuddling, but he was just too excited for his first photoshoot. But there was also another first during our session. {J} has to be the first baby to not make so much as a peep. And with the fact that he was awake the whole time just goes to show what a happy, content baby he is. He was such an absolute doll throughout the whole thing and once we realized that he just really wanted to be awake, we went with it.

And I’m glad we did because we got lots of adorable, wide-eyed awake images. It’s usually really difficult to get eye contact with a newborn, but {J} was amazing and kept looking directly at the camera, which made my job so easy. And I just love how expressive his eyes are in these pictures.

natural glow | sacramento maternity photographer

I usually love maternity sessions, but I loved this one even more because it’s my little niece in that beautiful belly! My sister in law, Carrie, is due with her first child in July and I couldn’t be more excited. When they were up last weekend for her baby shower I was able to document Carrie’s growing belly. As I was driving to the session I felt like a storm chaser or something–I was seriously watching the sun set before my eyes and was hoping that I would get there in time. But I must admit, the beautiful glowing sunset was the perfect compliment to Carrie’s natural pregnant glow. I just love these images.

vintage beauty | sacramento infant photographer

I know her mom is anxious for her sneak peek, so I don’t want to keep her waiting any longer. And I really just couldn’t wait to get this little darling up on the blog. We first met up at a park, but once I saw her outfit I knew we needed to make the short drive over to the capitol for the rest of her shoot. I just love how her hair flower and beautiful cream colored dress look against the checkerboard pattern of the capitol entrance. She looks like a little vintage beauty.

all smiles | folsom family photographer

May has turned into quite a busy month for me with three (or more) shoots per week. So in an attempt to not get too behind on my editing, ordering, and packaging, I’ll make this short and sweet and let these beautiful pictures speak for themselves. I love this family and think these images show how much fun they are!

worth the wait | folsom newborn photographer

I’m sure that Mom would agree that this little cutie was worth the wait. When I contacted her to touch base regarding our upcoming newborn session, she mentioned that she was still pregnant–that {C} was just too cozy and wasn’t quite ready to make his debut. When I arrived for the photoshoot {C} was a wide eyed, alert ten day old boy. But after an hour of my warm space heater, sound machine, and a few snacks, he eventually gave in. And once again, he proved that it was definitely worth the wait! Nothing could wake this little guy from his slumber and I’m so glad. He gave us some great poses and adorable sleepy smiles.