Stacy Mae Photography

Busy, busy weekend. I was fortunate enough to kick it off with baby Aleah. She is a gorgeous little girl and she’s got a handsome big brother. When I arrived at the client’s home I was greeted by a huge Rottweiler. Much to my surprise, it was not the family’s dog. It was wandering around the neighborhood and decided to come over and say hello. So funny!

Aleah was so good during her Newborn Session. I was able to do a lot of different things with her. Big brother Alec didn’t seem to impressed with her at first but he warmed up towards the end of the session. What a sweet boy he is! Thanks for a great morning J family!

I always think of that rhyme when I meet someone named Michael. Yes, I know I’m super corny!

Mister Michael is finally home after spending a few days in the NICU. I’m sure everyone is happy to have him there.  He slept like a champ for me this morning during our Newborn Session.

I managed to convince Mom and Dad to get in some of the pictures. I always offer during a Newborn Session and sometimes parents seem resistant to the idea, which I can totally relate to. I remember being stuck on the couch for 2 weeks after my first daughter was born because I was so overwhelmed with emotion. I barely even got up to shower! So I get the feeling of not wanting to be in pictures, but this time is so special and it lasts for such a short amount of time. I would never want a client to walk away from a session wishing we could have gotten a family shot, even if they weren’t feeling %100 percent. There are ways to include you in the session without it being a traditional portrait. Here’s one way.

I also love when I can get images of newborns with their eyes open. While the curled up, sleepy ones are adorable, I love the connection you feel when you are looking right into the eyes of a newborn.