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...]

Newborn Photo Sessions

Portland Oregon Newborn Photographer captures premie with mom

Newborn sessions are a bit different than other portraits.  While toddlers can generally be convinced (or as the case be with my daughter, bribed with ice cream) to cooperate for photos, and older babies seem to like the attention, newborns are these little tiny beings that do not know what is going on. How do you prepare for a newborn photo session? … [Read more...]

Sweet Little Newborn Girl {In Studio}

Newborn Photography in Studio, in Portland, Oregon

A year and a half ago I photographed Vanessa's little boy at Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro, as he turned one.  Now I'm honored to get to meet her newborn daughter, Emma, at less than two weeks old!  When Vanessa brought her into my Portland studio, in her very pink girlie carseat, I was just amazed at how precious and tiny she is. … [Read more...]

Portrait Special {Two free 8×10 prints}

I am starting to get a lot of inquiries for spring portrait sessions. As an incentive to book early, I am including two 8x10 prints (a $40 value) with any portrait session booked in March. These sessions can take place later in the year, and can be for any type of portrait (maternity, baby, family, seniors, or engagement). Take a look at my portfolio and email me to schedule a … [Read more...]

Baby’s First Year Photography Package

one-year-old-baby-photography

My daughter just turned one, and I am amazed at how much she has changed.  I received a first birthday card and it had a picture of her taken minutes after birth.  I barely recognized her.  Being a photographer I naturally I followed her around with the camera for the last year.  I get so busy though between being a mom and running my photography business, that her pictures are just scattered … [Read more...]