I had the privilege of taking some beautiful pictures for this soon-to-be-married couple! We had beautiful light and weather just an hour before sunset on Ohio State Campus. The Oval and Mirror Lake scenery was perfect for these two alumni.
Wishing this awesome couple many years of joy and happiness! Thanks Nick and Maggie!
For new parents, the first day or two after your baby is born can be pretty hectic! At the hospital, there are many people in and out of your room at all hours of the day, checking mom, checking baby, people taking lunch orders, lactation consultants, family, friends, it seems never ending!
You may think the last thing you would want is ONE more person coming to see you during all this chaos. Let me tell you, that if it is a photographer, then you DO want one more visit.
A fresh 48 session is done shortly after baby is born (typically within 48 hours, hence the name) and captures the fresh, sweet newness of this little human you just created!
Trust me, they will NEVER look the way they do in the first few days ever again. Their wrinkly hands and feet, squished face, long newborn nails, newborn hair—it will all change so quickly that it will soon be a memory.
So many introductions happen during those first few days, too. Don’t you wish you had pictures of your daughter’s face the first time she sees her baby brother? It is so so special and that first look will never. happen. again.
I had the honor of taking fresh 48 photos for Morgan and her family this week, and the experience took my breath away. I could not believe I was witnessing all of these beautiful moments through my camera lens. It was a wonderful experience to create these lasting images for this family.
The first 48 hours go by so quickly, don’t let them be a blur :)
Turning 1 is a big deal... Ok it's HUGE! You graduate to "toddler" status, get a delicious cake (which you get to smash!), party, and presents! What more could a kid ask for?!
For parents, turning one means their baby isn't a little baby anymore.. They are growing up!
The first year is so awesome and challenging.. BUT even more amazing and full of love than you could have ever imagined! It goes by at the speed of light.. Everyone warns you it does.. And it really does.
This tiny little human that you once swaddled and could carry around like a football (safely lol) is now a toddling, babbling, super active mini you! And if this is your first child, you have survived your first year of parenthood and should pat yourself on the back!
Smash cake sessions are all about celebrating that first year..
Among the many "firsts" that happen during a baby's first 12 months, capturing that FIRST dive into the birthday cake is one of my favorite moments to capture.
I thoroughly enjoyed photographing adorable little Luke as he curiously poked the cake..
Inspected the cake...
Then after a little encouragement, we were rolling!
Nothing like a handful of birthday cake!
Thank you for letting me be a part of your special birthday celebration!
Happy Birthday, Luke!
When your mom (or dad) is a photographer, it is inevitable that you will be her guinea pig.. because every photographer needs a good model to practice on, right?!
As a photographer specializing in babies, I am always trying to better my images and camera skills.. therefore, my son has been subject to this "modeling" career.
Let's just say that he is not always a fan of testing mom's new studio lighting.. or cute props.. or camera techniques (you get the idea).
Oh, you know, not looking at mom.. ever. :)
How Bodhi feels about MORE pictures..
Modeling a new prop for Easter! Who doesn't love bunny ears on a baby?!
Despite him not loving every minute in front of the camera, we do sometimes get it right and that makes it all worth it.. and then Bodhi gets extra cuddles-ha!
There he is!
I could not have asked for a better model to help me along in my journey in the photography world. I know someday we will be thankful for all of these "guinea pig" sessions..
