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another new baby

Karen — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:15:10 +0000

This is the baby of one of my best friends from high school. I did a session with them while I was in Dallas last month. We spent more time catching up than we did taking pictures. Here are a few that I liked from her session. Baby Andrew was 12 days old in these.

twins

Karen — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:52:14 +0000

This was my first time photographing newborn twins. Their mom was my college roommate. She grew up in Houston and when we moved here, by total coincidence, we ended up buying a house on the street behind hers.

Meet Georgia and Gray. They were born a few weeks early and spent a little time in the NICU, but they came home healthy and still tiny–both under 6 lbs when I photographed them at one month old. I love newborns in black & white.

daphne blue

Karen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:10:15 +0000

Daphne Blue is the newest baby in this family of girls. (And how cool is her name????) She slept peacefully most of the time I was there, let me move her and position her however I wanted without a peep, and did not cry once. She woke up a couple times and just calmly opened her eyes and took everything in, then closed them again and let me keep doing my thing. Here she is at four days old.

Babies, babies, babies

Karen — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:28:54 +0000

This newborn took two days to photograph. The first time I went over, he was having a hard time settling and by the time his mom got him into a deep sleep, I only had about 15 minutes left before I had to leave. So I got a few then and agreed to I’d come back another morning to get more. So two days later, I went back for another couple hours with him. And I still didn’t get to do all the shots I wanted to try! Newborns are not quick sessions.

I had a very hard time choosing which ones to show on here. I wanted to show them ALL. I am totally in love with this baby–he is SO SO sweet. Born at 6 lbs 12 oz, he’s 6 days old in some pics and 8 days old in others. Check these out! How cute is he???

new in houston

Karen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:59:51 +0000

I know no one wants to read a blog that is rarely updated. Which is why I feel horrible about never updating. I like people to read what I write. So I guess I better start writing more so people have a reason to check often.

I have not photographed too many newborns yet, but I love them. Teensy, tiny, light-as-a-feather babies who are all curly and squishy and moldable…and did I mention tiny?!? It is hard to believe people start out life so small. Just one for now…six days old:

family session

Karen — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:18:22 +0000

Ok…a couple of pics from my very last photo session in San Diego. I am trying to get everyone’s galleries up so I can get orders in so I have time to order from my lab and have them back in time to deliver them before I leave town. Whew. It’s coming up quickly. I move in TWO WEEKS, people. Hard for me to believe, really, but that’s a whole other post.

Here’s the S-H family. We did these on the grounds of the Marston House in Balboa Park, which is beautiful. I’ve got color versions of these, too, but I think I like the b&ws best.

got newborn?

Karen — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:46:38 +0000

I love love love photographing newborns–capturing their tiny-ness and curliness that lasts only a few days after birth. I am looking to really bulk up my newborn portfolio, so I’m putting out a newborn casting call.

Are you pregnant and due in May or June? For your newborn’s photo session, you’ll get the session fee waived and 50% off print prices. I also have some gorgeous birth announcement designs available that are press-printed on high-quality cardstock–not photo paper. Everyone you send them to will rave. I promise!

Contact me before your baby is born; newborn photos are best done the first week–or two at most–after birth, and that way I can pencil you in to my schedule so I can plan to be free at the right time. Bring on the babies!

newborn again, in color

Karen — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:02:03 +0000

I know I don’t update this enough! I’m going to start, I swear. I’m vowing to be a more prolific poster starting today.

I love love love photographing newborns! They are so tiny, and they grow so fast. I don’t think most first-time parents really appreciate the tiny-ness (I know I didn’t!) while it’s there. One day you look back and go, “No way. Was he really that little??” I want to capture this tiny-ness, because even one month later, that baby won’t look the same at all.

And a note to anyone thinking about newborn photos: within the first two weeks of life is the best time to capture the “curled” look. Call me when you’re still pregnant so I can pencil you in for the time around your due date. I come to YOU, because I know how tough it is to get out of the house those first few days.

Okay, on with the photos. These are from the same newborn session as the ones in the last post, in color this time. He’s 11 days old here.

11 days old

Karen — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:39:16 +0000

He was only 11 days old, but he already had a very strong personality and wasn’t afraid to let us know what he wanted (or didn’t want)! I’m not done proofing this session yet–still have a few more to do–but here’s a sneak peek for the parents.

a few more

Karen — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:56:30 +0000

A few more of this little guy. I loved photographing such a small baby. But don’t let these fool you–he was not asleep the entire time! It took lots of breaks and work on the mom’s part to keep getting him back to sleep after each time he’d wake up. Then we’d take a few more shots, and he’d wake up again. But all the waiting was worth it to capture these: