I love watching them grow – from the maternity session to six months, then walking and then often becoming older siblings to a new brother or sister. This is one of those very sessions. Nothing is more complimentary and humbling than being asked back time and again to capture these milestones for a family. And for that, I am incredibly thankful!

Since finishing my studio last year, I shoot nearly all of my newborns there which affords us easy access to my stash of vintage props, wraps, backdrops and other goodies. That said, when I first began my business, I shot newborns exclusively in the client’s home using available, natural light. While I love the predictability of the light in my studio and the variety of boutique styling in the images, I have to say I also love the more casual, photojournalistic feel of incorporating ambient lighting and elements of a client’s home and/or baby’s nursery. As a photographer, I think it’s important to be able to walk into any environment and manipulate light (whatever the source) to create images that convey a particular feeling and/or tell a story. So don’t be surprised if you may see me doing more of both types of newborn sessions in 2011.

For now, meet Sebastien. Sweetest little (night)owl. And forever, Esmee’s little brother.