One Short Year | Ortonville, MI. Newborn Photographer

This post has been a long time in the making.  I have been working with this family for a long time, but have never really shared any of their photos.  I have no idea why I haven't.  They have been the subjects of some of my very favorite photo shoots and images ever.  It all started with an off the wall email, asking if I was willing to try some underwater photography, and just blossomed from there.  That first shoot was definitely an adventure.  I didn't have an underwater housing for my professional camera, so we used a simple old point and shoot, in a ziplock style waterproof case.  The conditions were less than ideal, but we had so much fun doing it.  The purpose of the underwater shoot was to capture some images that they could use on their engagement announcements, signifying that they were "Taking the plunge."  How fun!

Fast forward past the wedding, since I don't shoot weddings, and we get to the part where they found out that they were going to have their first baby together, and a little sibling for big brother, Aiden.  I was so excited to help them create their vision for their surprise announcements.  They wanted a shot to showcase the fact that they were "Expanding their family by two feet."  Pretty cute, huh?  I got down and dirty, and a bit damp, from laying on the pavement to get just the right angle, but they turned out super cute, and were a great way to let their friends and family know about the upcoming addition.

Of course, months go by, and I finally got the call, letting me know that little Roxie had made her debut.  Mom said that she loved bright colors, which is perfect since that is right up my alley, so I gathered up some of my most colorful blankets, and even made some awesomely colorful rainbow leg warmers, and headed over to capture some images of their little beauty.  Roxie rocked out her photo shoot, of course!  Who would've expected anything less with a name like that?

Now, move on forward, one short year later, and you'll find that little sister, Roxie, has become a big sister to her new baby sis, Gemma.  I was obviously elated to be asked to help welcome their newest baby girl into the world, with her very own newborn photo shoot.  Gemma followed in Roxie's footsteps, and was a dream to photograph.  She was so sleepy and content.  You may have seen, on my Facebook fan page, that these three beautiful children celebrated an awesome milestone when, on August 6th, 2014, they reached the ages of 12 years (Aiden), 12 months (Roxie), and 12 days (Gemma).  How cool is that!?!  Gemma was born just shy of Roxie's first birthday.  Many people call that Irish twins.  I call it sweet perfection.  These girls will forever be inseparable, I know it.  And they will always have their big brother to watch over them.  I feel so fortunate to have been able to take part in so many milestones in this family's life together, and I can't wait to continue to watch them grow through the years.  :)

The shot that started it all.

Hooray, there's a baby on the way!!!

Little Roxie makes her debut.

Roxie, then & now.  Oh how she's grown!  

Baby Gemma, in all of her splendor!

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Beautiful Blue-eyed Brothers | Oxford, MI. Newborn Photographer

If there are any brothers out there that are cuter than these handsome little guys, I would be surprised.  Meet Easton, and his new baby brother, Connar.  Aren't they just perfect!?!  Easton's eyes are so BLUE, and you can already tell that Connar's eyes are going to follow suit.  The perfect backdrop for those eyes was the awesome steely blue-grey paint that adorned the walls in their living room and foyer.  Then you add in the fact that we had gorgeous window light coming in the front door, right where an awesome contemporary style white bench sits, and the whole scene was simply serendipitous.  Thanks to the help of mom and grandma, we created one of my favorite sibling shots ever.  Those boys are to die for!

Once we got the sibling shots out of the way, we released Easton to attend to his lunchtime eating duties and nap time, and focused on the man of the hour, little Connar.  This sweet boy is just as precious as they come, and once we got some decent white noise going, he was out for the count.  He even rolled himself right into a pose with no help from me.  What a natural!  In between setups we stopped to go through my little basket of goodies, and found a little crown.  I thought it was totally fitting for this little prince, and with just a click of the shutter, we made yet ANOTHER of my favorite shots.

There are so many favorites from this session, and best of all, it was a fun day of toddler cuteness, newborn sweetness, brother cuddles, baby snuggles, a few pee pee breaks, and some great memories made.  Thank you, Chelsea, for inviting me into your beautiful home, and allowing me to work with your blue-eyed beauties.  :)

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phone: (248)678-3601

The Little Prince | Oxford, MI. Newborn Photographer

It's always nice to know that my past clients have good things to say about their experience with me and their photo session and images, so it was great to get a call from the mama of this little guy.  She had been referred by a family that I shot last fall, and I couldn't wait to have the opportunity to photograph her beautiful family as well, as they welcomed their newest addition, Baby Drew Alexander.
When I arrived to do their photo shoot, their adorable daughter, Audrey, was the first person I met.  She is a riot.  She is so smart and outgoing, and has so much energy that it is hard not to want to just jump and twirl and run right with her.
Soon, I was introduced to her new baby brother, and he is just the handsomest baby ever.  Mom had requested a crown for his photos, and I am so glad she did.  It is perfectly befitting of this little guy because he is such a perfect little prince.
It is a big deal to keep the flow of pleased clients running smoothly, and there is always extra pressure when you are shooting for someone that has been referred by a past client.  I would never want to make anyone regret sending their friend to me, so there is added pressure to really deliver great photos, and I hope that I have done just that.  Shannara and Neal, I hope you love your preview.  There is so much more to come.  :)

Harlow Stole My Heart | Clio, MI. Newborn Photographer

In name alone, Harlow Grayce Adell had me intrigued.  What a beautiful name she has, and once I met her in person, it was clear that she has a perfectly beautiful little face to go with it.  From her little button nose, all the way down to her toes, she is everything any parent could hope for, and her parents are surely blessed to have her.  That definitely works both ways because Harlow is so fortunate to have such a loving and attentive mommy and daddy.  They are ever patient, and so willing to take on anything for their baby girl.  Together, we worked hard to capture her in all of her newborn perfection.  Here is a little sneak peak of what we got.  I cannot get enough of that face.  Maria and Kevin, it was an absolute pleasure to spend time with you all during your short time here in the states.  I hope you love your images.  I cannot wait to show you more.  :)

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Bright-eyed Angel | Royal Oak, MI. Newborn Photographer

I was recently overjoyed to be asked to photograph the first child of a beautiful couple, Dominic and Joanna.  This session was extra special to me because they are the new occupants of my grandparents' home, which was my safe haven, and playground for so many years.  There are many fond memories in that house, and now I have been blessed to help commemorate the beginning of a new family's life within those walls, and the mass of fond memories that they will surely create there also.

When you have two beautiful parents, you always expect the baby to also be beautiful, but Sabrina exceeds all expectations.  She is so much more than beautiful.  She is absolute perfection, and I reveled in the time that I was able to spend with her, cuddling her, and shooshing her to sleep.

Sabrina is so angelic in sleep, and when she is awake, she has beautiful bright eyes, and I even caught her lovely, dreamlike smile.  I really loved working with this little peanut, and I cannot wait to watch as she grows.  She is sure to be the most fashionable baby girl around.  Her closet is something to behold.  I am so glad that I was asked to photograph Sabrina, and I hope that you all enjoy her images as much as I enjoyed making them.  :)

Oh How I Wish..... | Ortonville, MI. Newborn Photographer

As I mentioned in my previous post, I will be sharing some sessions that I have been digging up from the 2012 archives.  Well, in my search for unblogged sessions, I came across this little cutie, who modeled for me, and a group of photographer friends, early last summer during a fun photo filled weekend in Grand Haven, MI.  It was beautiful out there, with the warm air, the sparkly blue water, and the picturesque boardwalk/pier filled with people walking, skateboarding, riding their bikes, and just taking in the view.  Sitting here reflecting on our time there makes me think, oh how I wish I were back in that moment, with the sun shining on my face, surrounded by great friends, and having a good time.

While we were in Grand Haven, we set up a handful of photo shoots, just for fun.  Handsome little Alex here, was the first of the group, and he set the precedent for the shoots to follow.  He was amazing.  He was so sleepy, and didn't stir a bit.  So much so, that we decided, (with the ok from Mom, of course) that we should get some shots of him on the beach, with it's fine tan sand, and it's glistening water.  Not being prepared for an on-the-fly beach shoot, we trudged through the sand, quickly filling our shoes with the stuff, but it was so worth it.  Alex rocked it out, and I got a rare chance to photograph a sweet newborn on a beautiful beach.

I had such a fun time hanging out with my ladies that weekend, and Alex only added to that enjoyment.  He will be turning one in the next few months, so I hope that this is a welcome look back at how tiny he was, and how much he has grown.  As for the other shoots of the weekend, keep your eye out for future posts.  We did some really fun stuff that you won't want to miss.  :)

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Phone:  (248) 678-3601