Meredith, 10 Days Old

I visited Meredith in her home for portraits, but as soon as I arrived, I was whisked away to Grandma's house for some beautiful four-generation portraits!  All four of these ladies were in great spirits as we captured some images that will surely be treasured by the family for years.  Once we got back home, I got down to my regular business of building a warm, comfy set for Meredith's first portrait session... she was an angel, completely relaxed, and did beautifully!

Evan's newborn portraits with Big Brother Aidan

I've been photographing big brother Aidan since before he was born (Mommy came to me for maternity portraits!), so I was happy to be asked back for the family's brand new bundle of joy, Evan. As much as Aidan looks like Mommy, Evan looks like Daddy... it's so funny to see how brothers can be so different.

This shoot took place in the family's home. I scouted the prettiest brightest place I could find... the master bathroom! We used an ottoman and a boppy for most of the baby posing. I had some new baby things I couldn't wait to try out, and Evan was a great sport in the little-bear cap and cocoon. Aidan was happy to get up there and be a ham while Evan was feeding, so we got some wonderful big brother shots as well!

Toward the end of the session, Aidan was so kind as to get up on the ottoman and snuggle with his little brother-- absolutely precious, priceless, intimate shots. Evan was so comfortable with Aidan crawling around him, he slept peacefully while big brother crawled around him, kissing and cuddling him. As his grandma said, "Aidan has one volume setting... LOUD!"

I'm willing to bet that Evan is a little comforted by his silly brother's jibber jabber, as he surely heard that voice while in the womb.

Finally, we were able to get a casual shot of Mom with both boys... a picture they'll surely be taking for years to come, but the boys will never be this small and sweet again. I hope that 20 years from now, they can all look back on this one and smile. If Dad is any indication, these little guys will grow to be quite strapping burly young gents!

As I was leaving, I could hardly resist snapping one of Aidan, shirtless, hanging out in the hall. He was checking us out, and I had been playing peek-a-boo around the corner with him. Again, a hall I'm sure he'll look down many more times. Each time, he'll have grown bigger and bigger.

Mia, Ava, and Andrew: Triplets turning one

Mia, Ava, and Andrew turned one recently, and I traveled to their home in Cypress for a special birthday session!

Initially, no one was really in the mood. Mom, Dad, and Grandma worked hard to get these little monkeys to buck up and get happy! We had dad running circles around the yard, Grandma chirping a little toy bird, and everyone making noises and being silly. Multiples can certainly be a challenge, but teamwork pays off.

Nature even lent a hand, as the kids were totally in awe of a flock of birds flying overhead.

Surprisingly enough, we were able to get everyone looking one direction and not crying for a full family session!

After a quick snack, the babies had a wardrobe change into their birthday outfits-- three peas in a pod was the theme-- the ladies had lovely green tutus and Andrew's matching shirt was paired with jeans.

A Brand New Man... Landon, 5 weeks

There's just nothing in the world like a newborn baby... so much promise in one tiny little package.

Suzanne and Travis ooh'd and awww'd over that little guy just like you'd imagine, and I was able to get not only some lovely portraits of them, but also some "lifestyle" type candids of Mommy & Daddy just being who they are, caring for their newborn son, doing what you have to do.

This session was shot in their home, using only window light. I like this technique for babies because everyone's most comfortable in their own surroundings, nobody had to pack up anything and drive to me, and everyone's literally "at home". Looking back at these pictures someday, they'll be able to say "That was your first home".