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Bay Area Newborn Baby Photographer ~ Brentwood ~ Oakley ~ East Bay

Would it be odd if I just hung portraits of my clients throughout my house?  I have a designated area that of course is appropriate given it’s what I do.  But sometimes when I’m helping clients and we find the perfect portrait for above the mantel I think, “Hey maybe I’ll put that above MY mantel!”  When you see this next session you might want one too.  Let me know maybe I’ll open a gallery to sell to the public   😉

Thank You for bringing your beautiful family to me. I absolutely loved meeting and photographing all of you!

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Newborn Baby Photographer ~ Oakley ~ Brentwood ~ Concord

I know I would get in trouble if I merely post images from this next session because they are clearly not “newborn” photos. So here’s a little background story.

I’ve re-written this post a few times.  I really wanted to express how much it meant to me to do this session.  The words began to flow, but so much that I was writing a short novel each time. The end result may still be a little long but I hope it conveys my gratefulness for allowing me to capture these images for this family.

A while back I was asked if I could do an on location newborn shoot. Location being NICU (Neonatal or Newborn Intensive Care Unit).  Instantly I was concerned.  Hallogen lighting and limited space came to mind,  but not before the concern of  babies health and safety.  Even when it comes to photographing full term healthy 9 pound babies, newborn photography requires the utmost care, attention to detail, and overall awareness and understanding of newborn life. Newborn photography in the NICU requires all of that as well as doctors permission!  However, as anyone can only imagine, having your newborn baby stay in the hospital for days upon weeks, upon months, can take it’s toll and photos become the last thing on your heavy mind.

So nearly a year later I was contacted again. He was ready for his “newborn” shoot and of course I was happy to do it!

I didn’t know the full details but I knew this little man had a hard time getting here. When I walked in to their home I saw a snapshot from the hospital that took my breath away. On the mantle was a shadow box that held an imprint of two little feet no bigger than the size of my pinky.  Looking down I saw those same little feet,  just a tad bigger now stomping across the floor attached to two strong legs, a healthy body, and a face with the biggest smile you ever saw!

Born at only 29 weeks, he weighed 1 lb and 12 oz (about the weight of a bag of Nestle chocolate chips!)  and no longer than a 12 inch ruler. Here he is, his very first photo session, the most active and happy “newborn”  I have ever photographed.  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of what is clearly going to be an amazing life.

 

 

 

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East Bay Area Newborn Baby Photographer ~ Oakley ~ Brentwood ~ San Jose

I prefer babies be sleeping as much as possible through the session.  Mainly because newborns eye sight isn’t quite dialed in within the first week of life. When their eyes are open they tend to wander or go cross eyed (as most first time parents will recall thinking, “Call the Dr. what’s wrong with her eyes?!”)  But as I tell most my clients I am not in charge of the sessions, I merely guide and then follow what baby does. This wide eyed girl was determined that I capture her awake, and looking at those eyes you can see why. Eventually, as they often do, she did drift off to sleep.

This family also has a deep rooted relationship with Disney so they brought a few sentimental items to incorporate.  When they told me her nursery is based on Alice in Wonderland I went on a hunt in an attempt to create a realistic image from the story.  I am so excited that it will become a center piece canvas in her room!

Thank you for traveling from San Jose just to see me!

 

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East Bay Area Newborn Baby Photographer ~ Brentwood Oakley Pleasant Hill

Rarely does a newborn not open their eyes at least once at some point during a session to see what’s going on. But this little man was amazingly peaceful the entire time we photographed. He let out a little cry at one point to let me know I’m pushing my luck, but those eyes never fluttered!  Sweet dreams little man.

Thank you so much for traveling to allow me to capture your newborn love! It was such a pleasure.

 

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Newborn baby photographer bay area ~ Brentwood Oakley

I feel I should right away disclose that I do not own the stork prop!! I absolutely love it and I’ll be first in line when Mom and Dad want to “store” it somewhere!

This little princess’ nursery is stunning it was all I could do not to take all of my gear to her house just so I could use her bedroom as a backdrop! I knew asking Mom and Dad to bring the  pink tuffed couch, the cinderella carriage crib (hand crafted by Dad btw), or the gorgeous chandelier hanging from her ceiling was a bit too much to ask.  But when I noticed the stork in the corner of her room I had to ask if it wasn’t too much trouble to bring it along.  I could already see what I wanted to do! It just so happens I had a chandelier myself that worked perfect for the shoot. Couple the awesome props with a dreamy baby who didn’t fuss for anything and viola!

Here she is 7 days young. Thank you so much for bringing your little princess to me and allowing me to capture this time for you!

 

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