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I once attended a seminar taught by a Master Photographer (not an opinion, a certfication attained through the PPA), and she said “Remember, we don’t ‘shoot’ people, we do a ‘Portrait Study’”  LOL  Well, that’s a bit formal for my taste but when I was getting ready to blog this session I started to count up  the photographers I’ve “shot” and I realized it started sounding like a I went on killing spree so maybe I’ll start saying I “photograph” people from now on.  ;)

Being asked to photograph another photographer is quite the compliment and I’ve had the pleasure of shooting  photographing the gorgeous Michelle McFadden, Lori Marie of AvaJack Photography and her adorable kiddos, and Summer’s adorable Emerson even takes centerstage in a photo on my website.   All talented ladies that I have had the pleasure of getting to know a little better through our sessions together.

When Tatiana of Tiny Clicks  contacted me last year, we instantly hit it off.   We talk shop of course, we get excited and gab about awesome locations, websites, props, and on and on.  She has worked as my assistant in the past and I hope I get to have her work with me again because I adore her.  You will never meet a more genuine, sincere person.   But she’s going to have her hands full for a little while now…  When Tatiana emailed me telling me she was pregnant and that I was the only one she wanted to do her maternity and newborn shoot – I was ecstatic for her!  And we were both beyond excited about our session.  I mean two photographers this passionate about photography – you have to know it was nutty putting this together.  

So, after much excited discussion and after I went on 1 or 2 (ok, three) scouting trips  we finally settled on this jaw dropping scene in the middle of the woods… and it was MAGICAL…

Isn’t she gorgeous?  And just positively glowing…. 

So my  husband says that I am much more of an “indoor girl” … and while this might be somewhat true, I did not hesitate one bit in scouting out this location.   Even though it required an approximate 10 min hike through the woods (that I had to make sure was ok for a pregnant woman before I would allow it!)…even though I got lost off the trail… and even though I fell and twisted my ankle (go ahead and laugh, I did) – it was all worth it.  And make no mistake – I would do it for any client, not just a photographer friend.  I love scouting out new locations.   In the end it’s all worth it…

And it was so awesome that she had a more than willing and cooperative husband who was just as into the session as we were (thank you for all the assisting J!) 

Aren’t they an adorable couple?  I can’t wait to see what a cute baby they are cooking up!

Congrats again Tatiana & J! I’ll see you soon for your newborn session!    {Gina – call me!! Yes, I’m talking to YOU! =)}

Baby G was just one of those babies that sleeps through the entire session, barely makes a fuss or a mess, and gives you just about every single pose you could ask for and then some – a dream newborn session.   There isn’t much that needs to be said about this session and these images… if a photo is worth a thousand words, it wouldn’t make much sense if I went on and on about them right? =)  Enjoy her newborn sweetness!

We had just a few minutes to take this shot… It was getting late and Melina had to go to bed.  She had school the next day.  She had been my little helper throughout the entire session, ever vigilant over her new little sister – holding her, soothing her when I needed her to.  She expressed an eager interest in photography, so I handed her my backup camera and let her take a few shots of me as I continued to photograph her sister.   But now it was her turn…her turn with Camila.   First I got the tentative yet excited smile for my test shot, then she got a little serious when I handed her the baby, sound asleep and completely naked.   And then I got this…   As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words…this one clearly and emotively says just two:  big sister.

I have to admit that I am very biased with these photos as they are of the newborn daughter of my close friend of many, many years.   I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am for her and her beautiful family.   I know how long awaited baby #2 was for them, and I know how deliriously happy they are over her arrival.   But every newborn session is just as special… it may not be my close friend of many years, but I know how special each baby is to its family… yet another reason why I love newborn photography.  Jimmy, Yagaira, & Melina – congratulations again on your new addition!  See you soon!