luciano {newborn}

I am pleased to present Luciano, one of the most handsome newborn fellas I have ever had the opportunity to photograph AND Notre Dame's biggest fan.  This little guy slept like a rock for most of his session and was quite cuddly to hold between shots.  I probably could have stayed there all day cuddling and cooing with him!  Well, maybe not all day--mom and dad may have issues with a strange girl sitting on their couch all day with their new baby.  :)  Thank you for letting me into your home to share your joy with you! 

{austin} newborn

every child begins the world again....   -henry david thoreau

 
Meet Austin.  100% squishy, cuddly, huggable boy.  Barely 6 days old for his photo debut--this little guy did fabulous!  His parents were just as photogenic!  Seriously, great looking family! So many photos to share and it was very hard to pick just a few.  I think this is a chronic problem I have.  Enjoy!

Olivia {newborn}

"I know someday that'll all work out...promise you kid, I'll give more than I get...I just haven't met you yet."

I am pleased to announce Baby Olivia's Grand Debut!  Well, actually, her mom and dad did that on May 11, 2011 on her birthday so we can just call this her "Second Grand Debut."  Getting the opportunity to photograph this little princess holds a special place in my heart because she belongs to a couple of my dear friends.  I am completely honored and blessed to have been asked to capture her first days on camera.  Josh and Stephanie, you have spent months (or even longer) praying, hoping, dreaming, and waiting for this blessing to arrive into your beautiful marriage and I could not be more happy and excited for you.   Please enjoy these photos as much (and MORE) as I enjoyed taking them! 

“We prayed for this child and the Lord has granted us what we asked of Him.”  – I Samuel 1:27

{Kate} Newborn

Meet Kate.  Kate was born towards the end of December and was the first newborn I photographed for 2011.  She is gorgeous.  Simply gorgeous.  Photographing newborns is one of my favorite things to do because it is so relaxing.  It is a time where I can talk in a soft voice in a warm home with a calm/sleepy baby with no worries in the world.  If I had high blood pressure, it would most definitely be lowered in the presence of a newborn.  Most of my day/life is spent worrying and stressing about something (work, cleaning, my son, my husband, my business, my in-laws and parents, bills, etc).  I am a worrier by nature and have not been able to relieve this tendency other than through prayer and photography...and the relief is only temporary before I manage to let another worry creep into my thoughts.  Through prayer, I feel heard (really heard) and I get relief because Someone else can help ease my burdens and take my worries from me.  Through photography, I feel calmness.  Nothing else matters during those moments except me and what is seen through my lens. Nothing.  I like photographing beautiful things.  I like photographing blessed events.  Hence, my favorite subjects are newborns (second to weddings).  Kate is very blessed and she is very beautiful.  Steve and Marianne, thank you so much for having me come over to share a moment with your new family.  I am so happy for you both.