Baby toes. I am completely obsessed with baby toes.
Itty bitty legs kicking, tiny little toes stretching out for the first time as they explore the space around them. Can you think of a single things that is cuter than this? Because I can't.
But you know what? Big Sister Ella caring for her brand new baby brother might easily be a close second on the cuteness scale.
We placed Lucas on Ella's lap, and she was the sweetest big sister taking care of her new baby brother, cuddling up with him and asking us about his "boo-boo" (his healing umbilical cord had her all worried, which was pretty adorable!).
Lifestyle newborn sessions are some of my FAVORITE sessions. I love going to families' homes, getting to know them right there in their cozy space, and watching the most intimate moments unfold as they welcome their tiny little baby to their family. Baby cuddles, feedings in the rocking chair, lullabies by the crib, and the sweetest little kisses all over their foreheads and toes.
This session was extra special for Baby Lucas's family to invite me into their home. Jenna & I went to college together, and I was thrilled when she asked me to capture her daughter's first birthday portraits last year. Then when she contacted me to tell me that Baby #2 was on the way, I was so excited to celebrate with her sweet little family! Plus, I always adore coming back to my favorite clients and seeing how their children have grown. It is such an honor to be able to capture their little ones on camera. This time, Ella was a little chatterbox, telling me all about her favorite toys in her big girl room and talking up a storm to her baby brother. She is such a sweetheartl!
Welcome to the world, Lucas Matthew. You are already so, so loved. You are a very lucky little boy to have such an amazing family to cuddle up with each and every day.
(I had to include this last photo, just to remind new parents that our sessions are not all peaceful & quiet. Babies cry. Babies don't sleep all the time! Parents cuddle them and soothe them. It's only natural, so when this happens during YOUR newborn session, don't worry or apologize. It only gives us more cute expressions to capture on camera. In just a few short months, their faces won't always scrunch up like this when they are sad. So capture it while you can!)