She is now 10 months

Got to love this child's head of hair.  At 10 months we could actually put it up in a bun!

First Baby

New parents are always so much fun to photograph.  The joy and uncertainty that comes with that first pregnancy is so exciting and reminds me of a time 9 years ago when my husband and I started to grow our family.  I loved being pregnant and was fortunate not to get sick.  The morning sickness phase skipped me both times which was great.

This young couple is going to be spending Christmas with their new baby.  Congratulations!

Darling little girls

I just love to photograph this family.  There is a large print on my table of this family back when their oldest daughter was about 9 months old.  They will get stopped in the park and people have asked them if I am their photographer as they recognize their daughter.  She is a doll and now she has a mini-me of herself.  Here they are.

Everything old is new again

I had a wonderful session today with two lovely girls.    The sisters were into trying different hats and poses and they made for a delightful start to my morning.

It was nice to have a session with the carpet down in the studio and not the paint spotted sub-floor.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Please feel free to comment.

Leah

Rub a dub dub.

I just loved this image when I took it.  The backdrop had such a fun colour to it and I just had to play with it.  It reminded me of rain and water so I brought in other elements to enhance what I saw.

Have a great day!

Leah

I was so excited to see little Miss. M and when I opened the door I had to stop and stare for a moment.  Now 3 years old, I could still see that beautiful baby face that I photographed when she was nearly 6 months.  She was coming to introduce me to her new little brother who reminded me of her a lot.  Here is what she looked like when I first met her.

 

Such a little doll.  I love the left hand slightly reaching out like a real fairly princess.

Now she has this beautiful baby brother and she is a very sweet older sister.

 

Such a little doll.  I love the left hand slightly reaching out like a real fairly princess.

And look at this little ball of joy!  It was so great to see everyone and catch up on how everyone is doing.

When I was going through the images I realized that Little M had been in this tutu before!  I didn't even realize when we put her in it for fun.

Little Boys

I love the inspiration and the challenge that each new child brings to me.  Each child has a unique personality that becomes my source of energy that determines for how I will capture who they are and ultimately what we will end up getting out of the session.  This mom was an inspiration all by herself.  Two boys, aged 3 and 2 who were full of energy and playfulness, and a newborn brother, not even 2 weeks old.  I thought I was doing well with 2 children - 16 months apart.  I see now that I had no idea.

8 1/2 months!

When this beautiful mom called me about a maternity session, I was worried when she told me that she was 8 1/2 months pregnant.  That is usually getting to a point where mom's are getting uncomfortable and some (like myself) really are retaining water.

When I saw Mrs. A, I had to remind myself that she was so far along.  We shot these images on June 14th and just over  a week later she went into labour and had another little boy and I am very excited to meet him later this week.

 

New Borns are so amazing.

I have the greatest job.  I personally am finished with the baby making process but I get to hold and cuddle newborns all the time.  This little darling was 6 days old!  What a doll.

And she has arrived!!

Little Miss CHL proved herself to hold her own as a fantastic model like her big sister.   She was a charmer and did everything we asked of her.  Must be the magic fairy dust I sprinkle all around before the shoot.   We moved her from position to position and she just went with the flow, rarely even waking to bat an eyelash at us.  I can't wait for these girls to have CHL's 6 month photos.  I am already picking outfits.

I hope you enjoy the images and thanks for stopping by!

Leah

My brother and his family came out to Toronto last week and we all got to meet the newest addition to our clan, McKenna.  She is 2 months old and has a ton of hair.  That may come from her mother.  It was sad to see them leave but he is working out in Calgary gaining great experience so we all must enjoy the little time we get to see them. 

McKenna was just amazing.  She had already been out to the east coast on this trip to visit her mom's side of the family, then they came to Toronto for a week to be with all of us which was wonderful.  That baby girl never cried and she slept in anyone's arms and didn't fuss at all.  Wow!  I remember Adam having colic like my son and sleep was about the only thing they didn't do. 

I am so pleased for them and it was wonderful that I was able to capture images of my niece while she is still so small.  I may not get to photograph her again for a couple of years.

Leah