Melissa and I had a wonderful time getting to know each other this morning. She’s expecting her first baby in a couple of weeks and I am so excited for her!! We talked the whole time and traded pregnancy stories :) I wasn’t going to post these until after my vacation, but I just couldn’t wait to see some of what we came up with. Enjoy the peek Melissa and see you at the hospital soon enough!

For me, photographing a newborn is truly an honor.  Parents give me their trust in caring for and handling their week old baby for a few hours and I supply them with unforgettable images.  Now, I want to take it one step further and I am putting out a casting call, so I need the help of my readers.

I will soon be offering In-Hospital Newborn Lifestyle Portraiture.  It is to take place within hours or the day after the birth (in-hospital only, no homes at this time). In a documentary fashion, I will photograph your new baby and the interaction with his/her new family in about an hour, unobtrusively, naturally and unposed.  The emotion of a new baby is indescribably beautiful and I want to document that for my clients.  While I am unable to offer birth photography (child-care issues), this is the next best thing and I cannot wait to begin this new journey.

Here’s the casting call information, so please pass it on if you know any ladies that are expecting a new baby by September 1st or so.

- baby must be delivered in the hospital by the first week in September (offer may be cancelled or extended as needed).

-hospital must be within a thirty minute drive of Allen zip 75002.

- I need to be contacted asap post-birth or within 6-8 (normal) hours so I can accommodate you (the sooner the better).

-a model release must be signed by both parents.

- the session will be free, you will receive ten digital images and a discount on any orders.

-there is no financial obligation for the parents, this is a free offer.

-please contact me in advance, but if you know someone now, please forward the info to them.

On another note, I will be out of the office spending time with my family from July 18-21.  Emails be checked on occasion but all calls will go to voicemail.

This glowing mom-to-be is my best friend who is due to have her first baby in less than 3 weeks. It’s a girl and she’ll grace our world surrounded by eager new parents and a seriously anticipating new grandmother (who just finished painting a beautiful mural in the nursery). This baby will be heavily photographed by me when she arrives and I can’t wait to try so many new things out including some lifestyle and environmental images and share here. By the way, this was my first time shooting a maternity session and I so enjoyed it! :)

B~ I hope you feel as beautiful as you are in these photos. You’re going to be a great mom and I can’t wait to meet little S.