Lucky Leah

I had the pleasure of photographing newborn Leah and her awesome family. She is only 11 days old in these images and I am so glad to have captured this special time in her and her family's life.

As peaceful as ever, Leah was a joy to photograph.

 I like the shadowing effect in this image....makes it super cozy.

 While baby is sleeping, I photograph around her at various angles and with various lenses. I like this angle in particular because it is shot as if the viewer is laying right next to her.

 New position and she's wide awake...cute as ever.

Dare you not to smile at this one.

Looking right at you...don't you feel like your head is right there on that warm blanket?

 As I prepped big brother Owen on my posing pillow, I had to capture this shot.

 The first of many times looking up to big brother.

 Such a genuine smile (and genuine yawn).

 All smiles so I kept on clicking.

 I love this angle for so many reasons....here I mostly enjoy the size contrast between the two of them.

 A butterfly kiss for little sis.

 Traditional and sweet.

 LOVE this one - his expression is perfect and she is so cozy.

 While Leah was being fed, Owen got his own little mini session.

 He loved showing me his dinosaurs....and I loved that he was showing them to me in the best light!

 Environmental portraits are a great keepsake....here in his room, he is just being himself.

 A sweet happy family.

 Here's that angle again...I like how the focus is on the baby yet Mom and Dad's nurturing is a strong presence.

 When baby Leah grows up, she will really enjoy the look on her mom's face in this photo.

 Grandma was on hand to help out and I asked her to pop in here. Three generations of women - just awesome.

 Shooting wide by a window brings a nice soft mood to an image.

 Content in mommy's arms....and notice the pretty fall colors in the background.

 Enter dad for a family shot I always enjoy shooting.

 Very safe in Daddy's arms....but holding on just in case.

 Simple.

 Such a sweet Dad.

 This is fun to show how teeny Leah is in Dad's hands.

 We glammed her up a bit here but careful not to overdo it. Such a sweet setting.

 Leah was soothed by a soft sound her dad was making here....eyes fixed on him the whole time.

 Leah was a rock star when it came to this shot - babies often wiggle but she was perfectly still.

 Love this shot. Again, the focus is on Leah but mom and dad have a a strong presence. I also like the symmetrical composition.

 Last but not least, a peaceful silhouette of Leah and her parents.

She certainly is very lucky.