… they’re just one boy away from having their own little Husker basketball team. This beautiful boy joins three older brothers (including a set of twins … they definitely have their hands and hearts full right now). He was determined to stay wide awake for most of our newborn session and is one of the strongest little kickers I’ve had in awhile. (Hey, if not basketball, then perhaps a career on special teams?). But with a little patience, a little nursing and a warm room, we wore him down.

Meet six-day-old Brody. A whopping one-hour labor-to-delivery for mom (yep, that’ s not a typo … one hour, people). Littlest brother to assume the trademark family cowlick. Future Husker if Grandpa has anything to say about it. Simply perfect in every way.

Had to try the basket out on the barnboard floor and love it both ways:

Quick note to expectant moms and their family members: Newborn sessions are best done within the first 5-10 days of life, so it’s important to book your session while you’re in your last trimester to ensure a spot and ensure we can capture those curly, sleepy newborn images more easily. You’d be surprised at what a difference a few days can mean to how smoothly a session goes.

He’s too little to know the story behind the red shoes and the girl from Kansas, but as happy as he was during his six-month session, I’d say there really is no place like home. This was an in-home, natural light session and I got a chance to break out the vintage scale and a fun pair of baby legs once again. Mom pulled those fierce patent leather peep toes out and I’m certain I squeeled just a little bit.

Meet Maddox. Classic baby. Vintage baby. Happy, happy baby. Photographer’s dream.