Kate Parker Photography

But my photographer likes him anyway,    (just teasing, of course… about the camera brand - not the liking).

Could this boy be any more adorable (even though his daddy is a Nikon guy)?  I love expressive babies, and this one was among the best.  Look at that little mouth – caught in a tiny O or a huge smile… either way, so adorable. 

I’m working on new galleries for my main web site, and as I flipped through the images from this family’s session, I kept thinking about a new gallery I’m calling “That Little Heart” that’s all about capturing the little heart inside a person that’s there from the very beginning.  That’s what I think this session was all about.  He may be only four and a half months old, but he’s already got his own little heart, and it shows all over his sweet face.

Thanks to his mom and dad for coming to my studio (and to dad for talking photography during our session).

At only six days old, this little man already has his own idea of how things should be, and he doesn’t hesitate to let you know it.    His tiny little face was so expressive for such a new little one.  We had a whole lot of awake time while he was here – a rarity for a newborn photography session, and I love how those tiny little newborn eyes just sparkle with light during those rare moments when they are open… the reflection of the softbox fills almost the entire eye – so pretty and so uniquely newborn. 

Since his parents paid quite the price at more than four hours here patiently soothing, rocking, feeding, holding, soothing, rocking, feeding holding… all in an effort to get that perfect photograph, I’m posting more images here than I usually do for a session preview (a tiny well deserved reward!).  I know it was a tough session for little E’s mommy and daddy (especially after the previous night with no sleep at all), but I think (and I hope they agree!) that it was well worth it. 

Thanks so much to both of you guys for waiting it out with such patience and stamina, and thanks for allowing me to photograph your new little man. 

And this is an appropriate finishing point… mom and dad spent so much time with their hands on little E, trying to soothe him and help him be happy without any clothes on (which he was quick to let us know he didn’t like at all *grin*).  Your parents truly love you, little man!

This couple reminds me so much of myself and my husband when we had our first child.  Just like them, we’d awaited our first one for quite a long time.  Just like them, we loved her with all our hearts, all our energy, everything we had to give.  Just like this dad, my husband did lotsandlotsandlotsandlots of diaper changes.  And just like them, every little thing seemed so totally new and foreign to us after so many years without a baby in our house.  Just like them, we were overwhelmed with the amazing joy and admiration we felt each and every time we saw our new baby.  It was joyful watching them… both experiencing their new joy with them and remember my own new joy when my first baby arrived.  Makes me want to cry a little just thinking about it. 

Baby A was, okay, a tiny bit grumpy at first.  We did have to do quite a bit of waiting on him… but oh, oh, oh, did it pay off.  Here he is… sweet little man and his extremely proud parents (and grandma!).

She’s beautiful and probably THINKS she’s all grown up, but I’m here to tell you this girl is only eight. 

This was a fun session we did as much for me as for her.  When I bought this settee, I KNEW I had to photograph this little girl on it.  And I KNEW she had to have her huge Diana Ross hair for the session, as well. 

So here she is… Miss K:  a little girl who’s looking grown up.

My regular readers might recognize this family from the recent maternity photography session I featured on my blog (*hint* luxurious bubble bath).  Well, he finally made his arrival, and it was my pleasure to photograph this family and their newest addition.

From his sister, who will surely be a concert pianist, to his loving and beautiful parents, I *love* this photo session.    Baby O is sure to have a wonderful life ahead of him.

And I have to say that he has one of the cutest wrinkly faces when he’s mad, right?!