Newborn Mania

When I first met Allison, we were, ahem, colleagues at a downtown restaurant, slinging burgers and earnestly working our tables for tips. Look at her sweet young family now!


Well hi there, little Lina Rachel!


Of all the shoots I'm privileged to be a part of, the newborn sessions capture me in a way nothing else can. Maybe it's my season of life at the moment, with the baby in my own belly growing and moving more each day and the anticipation this brings. Whatever the reason, I have been feeling an extra measure of blessing in the last week as my hard drive fills up with photographs of tiny shoulders, fingernails, and of course, those FEET.



What is it about a daddy's hands? So tender and protective and strong, playing with tiny toes, cradling his sweet firstborn daughter...





Welcome to parenthood, Allison and Travis, and thank you for allowing me to witness a few of these precious first moments with your perfect little girl. I'll have your complete portfolio of images up soon over at the website!

Earlier this year, I drove out into the country for a springtime photo shoot with this little 16-month-old. When we met up this time, little Thompson had done a lot of growing up.


Honestly, how cute is this kid?!


This time, he brought his big brother and sister along!



I do lots of sessions with wee urchins, so it's a fun challenge for me to get the personalities of "big kids" at different ages and stages.


And again, I glean fashion help from a kid.


Way to go picking the sunniest Saturday in West Michigan's November, kids! All your photographs will be ready soon.

Little Liam

It's been just a number of days since we first met Liam in the hospital, and what a difference a few days make!


I was so struck once again at how completely dependent a newborn is for everything he needs. That tiny arm draped over his momma's is such a picture of trust and comfort.

These little parts get bigger and stronger every day, in barely-perceptible increments. Newborn photos are so incredible to look back on years, months, and even weeks later.


Welcome to the world, little Liam! I'll have proofs ready for you and your momma very soon.