Kansas City Child Photography , Sneak Peeks
He’s the baby for two more days l Kansas City child photographer
But I’d have to say he’s looking like such a little man lately … fitting for someone who’s about to graduate to big brother status in just two days. You’ll likely see him again in about two weeks when I post his baby brother here on the blog. I love the fact that he got his own special four-year-old session and time with mom before the world as he knows it changes in a big way.
Enjoy the very dapper, very comedic, very handsome Will. Check out those eyelashes!
Totally unrelated note: Whether this is your first or 50th time visiting the blog, you’ll notice a lot of studio sessions lately. That’s because Kansas City has been freezing since before Thanksgiving – something that puts a slight damper on outdoor, on location natural light photography. So I’ve gotten plenty of practice with the new studio lighting, backdrops, indoor props, etc. But don’t worry — we’re on a warming trend and will be out and about with the camera very, very soon! The option of studio imagery will always be available for maternity, newborns and children, but I’m definitely getting cabin fever.
On this next shot, I had just asked him to lower his eyes so I could see his eyelashes and he raised his hands, too. I think he looks like he’s praying. Perhaps he was. “Dear God, please make her stop taking my picture.” LOL.
Kansas City Maternity Photography , Sneak Peeks
Haute mama l Kansas City maternity photographer
Some of my favorites from a very recent maternity session. To say she is stunning would be an understatement – I think she looks like she stepped right out of the pages of a magazine ad. She gave permission for me to post the third image which we both love. Worth mentioning: Each custom photography session is unique and maternity sessions are no different. I tastefully and artfully show as much or as little of the belly and body as mom is comfortable with and I always, always let my clients dictate that part of the vision. If you search maternity sessions in the Archives here on the blog, you’ll see a variety of ways we’ve crafted these images, from fun outdoor sessions, to more boudoir-like maternity sessions in-studio or on location.
The truly amazing thing here: She had the baby just four days later.
I love that these images (and the rest of her gallery) will forever mark the milestone of those final days of pregnancy. In about a week, you’ll see newborn session peeks – the end result from that trip to the hospital – all ten fingers and ten tiny toes. I’ll leave you guessing as to whether it was a boy or girl.
Those of you who “read” bellies … feel free to leave your guess here on the blog.
Kansas City Newborn and Baby Photography , Messages from the photographer
Newborn sessions – a peek behind the scenes l Kansas City newborn photographer
I photograph a lot of newborns and have many photographer friends who also photograph a lot of newborns and, at least once a week, we find ourselves comparing notes, laughing, smiling and learning together from each session. New tips. New tricks. New composition ideas. So when I came across this post on the GO-{4}-PRO Photography blog, I had to share. (Photographers: If you don’t followthe GO-{4}-PRO blog, I definitely suggest it.) If you search “newborn photography” on YouTube, you’ll find a gazillion videos of actual sessions. This is one of those capturing Seattle photographer Emily Weaver Brown at work during a session with a 7 day old baby.
In pre-session consults and new client inquiries, I get asked a lot about the flow of a newborn session and the length. And it’s often shocking to new parents that it can take anywhere from 2-4 (yes, 4 hours) hours for a typical newborn session incorporating the beautiful, sleeping art-inspired shots of baby curled up, in baskets, on blankets, with hats, in dad’s hands, etc. I craft each session so that there’s at least one or more elements that are unique to that session (besides baby, of course). If you’ve never experienced one first-hand, it’s easy to wonder why it would take so long … I mean, they’re just a week old, how hard could it be?
I LOVE how Emily and GO{4}PRO explain “it’s a lot more about rocking and waiting then it is shooting and playing, oh so true!! Newborn sessions take the longest (PERIOD).” Newborn sessions are all about soothing, rocking, waiting, molding, waiting some more, positioning, waiting and ……. then taking a shot. LOL. It’s not uncommon for one “pose” to take half an hour to secure. And the beauty of a great newborn photographer is not only in knowing lighting, composition and camera settings, but also extreme patience. This is also the beauty of custom photography vs. traditional mall/chain store photography. (I can’t imagine a chain/mall studio letting mom nurse multiple times and spending another half hour or more soothing a baby to sleep.)
I’ve wanted to do video during one of my sessions (and eventually will once things slow down a bit), but in the meantime, enjoy this fun peek into one of Emily’s sessions:
Kansas City Newborn and Baby Photography , Sneak Peeks
Baby blessings l Kansas City baby photographer
Some favorites from a recent session with the newest member of their family and her big brother. I love how they interact and the fact that, at just 8 weeks, they already seem to have their own little “language.”
I love the great eye contact she gave us, and how peaceful she was sleeping in mom’s arms in the blue blanket.
This was a natural light session shot in the home. After a string of studio sessions (more sneaks on the way in fact), it was nice to get out and shoot natural light again. I can’t wait for the weather to warm up so we can begin shooting outside as well.
Kansas City Newborn and Baby Photography , Sneak Peeks
Sweet baby l Kansas City newborn photographer
As promised … more from this recent newborn photography session. This was a studio session and all went so smoothly. I swear there were moments when she was awake that she knew she was getting her picture taken. Enjoy her sweet newborn perfection.
There’s a baby boom going on, I’m absolutely certain. And I can’t wait to meet two born just last week for sessions later this week.
Next up on the blog: a handsome 4-year-old and one of the most beautiful pregnant bellies I’ve ever photographed.
Kansas City Newborn and Baby Photography , Sneak Peeks
A girly girl after my own heart l Kansas City newborn photographer
This is one of the sessions I’m post-processing right now. I know they’re dying to see the result of their newborn session (I would be, too!) So, here is a true sneak peek. You’ll see more from this beautiful little girly girl in a few more days. For now, two images that stole my heart and had me squealing just a tiny bit.
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