Photographing a 3 week old...

I saw an image I liked on Pinterest and thought I would try it out on my 3 week old niece Camilla..... Upon starting the shoot, I realized that I am not that photographer that copies others work.

I find the images of the sleeping newborns on props/in baskets/wrapped in blankets adorable, I just realized it's not my style when photographing newborns.  Even though they are new to this world, they still have little personalities wrapped up in a sweet little bundle.  I love photographing newborns when they are awake, they look around searching for the light, colors, for their parents. 

To capture a smile when they hear their Mother's voice is an absolute treat for me.

I planned on photographing this little peanut for Valentine's Day, but her personality took over and I shot portraits of her instead..... we also took a couple of breaks for cuddles and a snack.

My sister put her in an adorable monogrammed onesie a neighbor purchased for her.  I photographed her in her older brothers' room and on her brother Lucca's red Pottery Barn chair.

I can't wait to receive Camilla's birth announcement so I can also share those darling family photos as well.

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