Emma’s mommy and I have known each other for over six years. I was the camp director for our ward’s young women and Ashley was one of my assistants. You would have though that this sixteen year old had run a major company in her youth. She was so incredibly organized. We made a great team, because between the two of us we had single handedly made more lists than was ever known to man. Truth be told, I was just trying to keep up with her.

Ashley is all grown up and married now – and has a beautiful baby girl. Emma is the first grand daughter on Ashley’s side of the family. I have a sneaky suspicion that this child is going to be a tad on the spoiled side. And who would not spoil this darling little girl.

Emma was a dream to work with. She took short breaks for little snacks and then was right back in the “saddle” ready to continue shooting. What a darling little thing. Daddy was also great to work with. He was so good with her – you would have thought that this was his sixth child, not his first.

Congratulations on your new little angel. Enjoy your sneak peak.

Christa’s mommy called and scheduled her newborn appointment a couple of months ago and I have been looking forward the to the call that she was in labor ever since.  I was so excited when mom emailed me that she was being induced last week.

Our first go at her newborn photos was not as successful as we would have liked.  Most newborns are sleepy and curl up into the most adorable balls of sweet smelling yummy goodness.  Christa is her own woman and decided that she would like to remain awake for the entire three and a half hours that we shot.  Luckily, mom and dad decided that it would be okay to try again a few days later.
Christa went for her checkup this morning and the doctor said the most amazing thing…”For a week old baby, she sure is wide awake.”  Mom burst out laughing, thinking of our session, as did I when she told me the story.

This afternoon, in a warm room and with her tummy full, Christa decided that it was okay to go with the flow.  She snuggled and slept through two hours of us posing her, changing outfits, switching headbands and was an incredible model.  Christa’s mom was quite the child model, too, I hear.

It brought tears to my eyes as I uploaded these photos and realized how close this little angel was to her Heavenly Father just a week ago.  Babies bring such a special spirit into a home.  Thank you for trusting me with capturing these precious moments!