The birth of a nephew

If you read my last blog post, you know that I’m an aunt again (more likely, a Tah-Tah or Tia, depending on which of my nieces he picks up the nickname from).  Little monkey was scheduled to be here via c-section today, but just couldn’t wait and decided to join us early… here are some photos from the night (morning) of his birth.  I’ll be blogging him lots.  Prepare yourself.  :)

(this next image really gets to me… little Miles gave us a scare with his breathing when he was first born. My mom and brother have always been able to communicate with only facial expressions, when necessary. This was hers…)

Miles

Quick post to let everyone know I’ll be out of pocket the next few days, enjoying (and shooting the MESS out of) my first nephew…

Miles Kayne
8.30.2010 – 12:22 am
6 lbs 7 oz – 18 in

Will be doing my very best to answer emails/texts/calls, but please forgive me if I don’t get right back to you. I’ve already been sucked in by his sweetness.

Shusher | West Fork Newborn Photography

Putting the finishing touches on Miss Kenly’s newborn session, I had to share more.  I know there are anxious people awaiting photos of this beautiful baby girl.

Kenly was 3.5 weeks old when we shot these.  I know I’m gonna regret telling all of the internet this next part…  as a general rule, I only photograph posed newborns prior to 2 weeks of age.  It’s just easier that way (on me and on mom/dad/baby) because, well, they’re “new”-er.  I had already prepped Kenly’s mama for the fact that we might not be able to get tons of posed shots out of her, if she wasn’t willing to give us some good sleep… call me a liar because this little angel slept the e-n-t-i-r-e time we shot.  She gave us two solid hours of the sweetest, soundedst sleep I have ever seen.  And boy, oh boy, does she love her mama’s “shush”… what a treat she was.  :)

Mom – be on the lookout for an email about your full gallery very, very soon! :)

Kenly | Northwest Arkansas Newborn Photographer

Seriously just a peek at today’s precious little girl…

Mom, I’ll have a bigger blog post soon.  I just couldn’t stand not to put something up after how fabulous she was for us!

Paisley | NWA Newborn Photography

Look who came to see me today…

And she brought her big brother with her, aren’t they the sweetest?

I can’t even tell you how much I love that last image of Miss Paisley. Her expression is so cute to me – and that hair flower? To DIE for. Her mommy made it… she’s crafty, like me, so you KNOW I was excited.

Paisley’s mom (and her friend, who I don’t know but I’m certain is equally fabulous) also runs this amazing business, 2katie designs! You can find them by clicking here… something I’ve always wanted to learn to do (correctly), but have always felt I’m not good at… Scrapbooking! If you’re in NWA, go check them out (and tell Paisley’s mama congratulations on her beautiful baby girl!)

Jace | Bentonville Arkansas Newborn Photography

I’m finally getting around to blogging a couple of the photos from Jace’s newborn session last week… what a sweet little babe.  His very own arm-over-the-head pose was pure genius. And that amazing swirl on his little head? What a sweet baby.  :)

Luke | Northwest Arkansas Newborn Photography

World, meet Luke.  Better known (at least to me) as Mr. Perfect.  Hands-down, Luke is the sleepiest newborn I have ever photographed.  I had such a great time shooting with him today… his mom & dad are super lucky to have such a perfect little boy.  :)