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Let me be real for a minute.
If someone were to have asked me a few months ago if baby shoots were our "thing," I would have replied with a firm "definitely not."
It's not that we can't photograph babies, because we can. And we have. But interacting with babies - there's the catch. We have no kids of our own (yet...;)), so it's difficult to know how to connect with one in a shoot. I look at it this way - it's easier to capture something you've had experience with. Been a high school senior? Check. Engagement? Check. Wedding? Check. Portraits? Check. Trashed my wedding dress? Check. Baby? ...nope.
I like babies. I think babies are precious. But I don't have one of my own, so I have yet to grasp the concept of being a parent. Additionally, I'm not a baby whisperer (have you met people like that? Seriously - how does that magical power work? It's like they have some hypnotic, nursery-rhyme voice or something).
Despite my feelings of inexperience, I am starting to think we can chalk baby shoots up as one of our "things." I'm becoming more comfortable with chubby cheeks and tiny feet. And who knows? Maybe this practice will make me more prepared for mom-world. Maybe. ;)
Ben and I photographed adorable 2-week-old Kaylee yesterday. Her parents, Yanelys and Randy, welcomed us into their home - a perfect, intimate setting for the shoot. Kaylee was a fabulous little model. There was only a brief moment of crying, and one unfortunate accident on the bed (and Yanelys' hand :)) during the entire hour and a half that we were there. I think she may have a future in the career - she didn't flinch once while our two huge lenses were shoved in her face. :)
Check out a few of our favorites below. More to come soon!
Kissy-face? :)
It amazed me to see how alert she was at only 2 weeks.
Proud parents. :)
LOVE this.
She looks like a little doll here. :)
Beautiful!
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OMG!!!!! they are AMAZING!!!! I can't express how grateful I am for this experience... Thanks soooo much! I look forward to seeing the rest of them. Much love to you both, Randy and Yanelys
(06.04.09)Beautiful baby -- beautiful pictures. Espcially love the one with her face in her Daddy's hand. Precious!
(06.04.09)These pictures are so incredible! They make me melt. You two are truly talented, and Kaylee is absolutely gorgeous!!
(06.04.09)Oh, wow!!! What beautiful pictures! What a beautiful baby!
(06.04.09)OMG...Kaylee is absolutely precious and your photography captured it in an absolutely great way. I think u did an awesome job!
(06.04.09)I am in absolute awe!!! Cant wait to see the rest of the pictures. Despite the lil model being as close to perfection as we can get, your shots were able to capture it. Great job! I love it! ♥
(06.04.09)I love them all. Excellent work but especially precious baby girl. my LADYBUG!. Gorgeous! :)
(06.04.09)I am in absolute awe!!! Cant wait to see the rest of the pictures. Despite the lil model being as close to perfection as we can get, your shots were able to capture it. Great job! I love it! ♥ Sandy ♥
(06.04.09)I Am speechless, & for those who know me , You'll agree that till now I thought it would be impossiable to ever leave me SPEECHLESS!!!! Your work is AMAZING!!! & My Precious Moment Doll "Kaylee" Is Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I LoVe Your Work!!
(06.04.09)OMG - Amy, I knew I forwarded your email to Yanely's but didn"t actually know they booked you until yesterday. LOL i'm soo happy and I knew you would do a great job. I'm sooo happy with your work and you will soon know most of us here... The pictures are AMAZNG!! Isn't Kaylee soooo freaking cute... UGHH she is precious!
(06.05.09)i have to leave another comment... LOL (I am aloud, cause I am the mommy) ;) I cannot stop staring at these... OMG! I feel like I am not getting anything else done because I find myself on your site every half hour... I am soooo Excited and can't wait for the rest... I may have a heart attack... :)
(06.05.09)the pictures are BEAUTIFUL...great shots.
(06.05.09)I must say, perfect baby for the ART;)..My GORGEOUS niece!
I LOVE YOU KAYLEE...from tia Yami and Mikey
These are the pictures I wish I had of Levi when he was that small... Love them.
(06.06.09)ok I was looking through the TRA recipies website and came across one of your images that was submitted of a beautiful bouquet. Then I saw that you are a local photog! So glad to have stumbled upon your blog! Your work is really cool :)
(06.08.09)She is beautiful God bless her and your family.
(06.12.09)Soooo beautiful! She's Noah's future girlfriend ~ :-) They are like Ying and Yang. I don't think we could get Noah to stay still for pics like this unless we sedated him. xoxo
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