Newborn - DC/ VA - Newborn/ Child/ Family Photographer

When Lydia's mom warned me that Lydia probably would not sleep during the session, I didn't really believe her.  :)  Well, here she is wide awake for the entire 2+ hours she was there.  Luckily she has beautiful, big eyes so I didn't mind at all.  

Newborn - DC/ Nova - Newborn/ Child/ Family Photographer

Newborn - DC/ Nova, Newborn/ Child/ Family Photographer

This is sweet, little Charlotte.  At only 2 weeks old, she was very alert.  It was actually quite funny how she kept looking around wondering what we were doing.  I am surprised that I have photos of her with her eyes closed because I felt like she was awake most of the time.  And then every so often, she'd let out a cry of protest because all she really wanted to do was be held by her mom.  

New Year...New Baby...Welcome Ian! DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

Ok, this photo session happened almost 2 months ago.  My sister gave birth to her first son, Ian.  He was born exactly on New Year's Day!!  I actually drove up 4 hours just so I could photograph this little guy.  He was so tiny.  I actually forgot how tiny newborns are.  He was a dream!!!!!!  I know I've only photographed a handful of newborns, but he was seriously the best!!  He never once cried, which made me want to never stop, but his mom wanted him back eventually.  I hope to see you again soon Ian!!

Mom refused to take pictures, but I twisted her arm to take this one.  

Birth Announcement - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

In the midst of all the craziness of raising a newborn and dealing with a toddler going through his terrible two's I am happy to say that I was able to mail out my birth announcement cards a week ago. phew! Now I can relax and go back to being a mom. :)

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Welcome River - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

Let me introduce you to our sweet little girl who is the newest addition to our family.  These photos were taken when she was only 4 days old, and it's so hard to believe that she is now 10 days old.  I feel so blessed to have two beautiful children who make me smile everyday.  They truly do bring joy to my life.  This little girl is so good at staying asleep, I couldn't stop myself from taking more and more photos.  I finally had to put the camera down though so that I could give my body some time to heal and relax.  Don't fret, there will definitely be more to come!!  

My favorite shot of the session is being used as our announcement card so I couldn't post it.  But once I mail out our cards, I will post it here.  Stay tuned...

   

Welcome Talea Grace - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

This little cutie patootie is Talea. She is just over a week old and was so tiny in my hands. I had forgotten how small newborns can be. Not only is she adorable, but she was the perfect baby. Her mama is very lucky. I was a little sad when the shoot ended b/c she was such a joy to photograph. Thanks Talea!!