Wide Awake Newborns

premature newborn by reston baby photographer jessie mary

Newborn photographers usually prefer their subjects good and sleepy. It makes it easier to pose a newborn, and of course they are a lot more cooperative in front of the camera. While sleepy newborn babies are adorable, I think the relationship to mom and dad, and the expressions are what is most important. Here are some of my favorite wide-awake newborn photos. Look at the eye contact between … [Read more...]

Crisp & Muddy {Portland Family Portrait Photographer}

alton

It was very cold on Saturday morning when I met Katie, Andy, and Alton for their family portrait session.  I was so bundled Alton who is almost two, and a friend of my little girl, didn’t seem to recognize me.  The family braved the cold romping through the muddy Christmas tree farm with me, still managing to smile and have fun. … [Read more...]

Shameless Cross Promotion {Portland Portrait Photographer}

Family Portrait Portland

Some of you may know that my hubby, Dan, got his real estate license last spring. Also being a teacher, a dad, and very supportive to my crazy schedule, he is just now really starting to dive in. This coming Sunday he is hosting his first open house in Portland's up and coming Peidmont neighborhood. Since he is such a supportive hubby, as a little jump start to inspire more people to come to his … [Read more...]