A Bright-Eyed Little Lady | Mission and Abbotsford Newborn Baby Photographer

I love it when a Milestones Memories Club family visits the studio for their 2nd session... because it means we finally get to meet the special little person behind the bump. This little lady was no different, and once again my cuteness prediction was spot on - she is gorgeous!

She came to visit me at just 7 days old but was already so alert and eager to take everything in! She probably would have been perfectly happy to stay awake for her whole session, but after a good feed and some patient cuddling, using my special-ninja soothing skills, she drifted off into that nice deep sleep, and stayed there for the rest of the session. She was such a delight to photograph - here are a few of my favourite shots...

Just a Little Peanut... | Chilliwack Newborn Baby Photographer

This tiny little fella came to visit me last week... and broke the record for the smallest non-multiple newborn to visit the studio, having surprised Mom & Dad with a very early arrival!

When photographing newborns, we like them to go into a really deep "milk coma", so that we can position/wrap/unwrap them while they stay asleep (awake, fresh newborns are not so flattering to photograph, as they have little or no control over their limbs, facial muscles and eyes... creating some crazy looks!). This little peanut was not so keen to go into that deep sleep, but he did behave very well anyway, staying mostly asleep and calming quickly after each move... so he was also done with his session in record time!

Welcome to the world little man... it was a pleasure to meet you...

Meeting Another Gorgeous Little 1-Year-Old | Chilliwack Baby Photographer

This little lady came to visit me on her first birthday... and not only was she adorable but she also has a great little personality - I LOVED meeting her.

Photographing 1 year old portraits is SO different to shooting the newborn & 6 month baby milestones... mostly because your reaction times have to be like lightning! These kids are now well and truly on the move and not afraid to go in whatever direction their new skills will take them, as fast as their limbs will take them! I have to give major kudos to the awesome parents who do such a great job putting these monkeys back in position every 10 seconds!!

Hitting the big 1! | Chilliwack Baby Portrait Photographer

I can't believe this little guy is 1 already... it only seems like 5 minutes that his Mom came in for her Maternity shots, very quickly followed by his Newborn photos... where is time going??!! (Makes me feel so old! LOL!)

Well, he was a little superstar, as always, and worked his model good looks like a pro.  We did have to pause halfway through, though, for some Momma-cuddle time. To be honest, that just gave me some different cute natural moments that I love - capturing that bound between Momma and son really tugs at the heart strings !

Happy First Birthday, little man!

Rockin' the Bump! | Mission Maternity Photographer

I have so much admiration for my Maternity Session clients - they are proud of their blooming tums, and they have every reason to be. They are creating an exciting new chapter in their lives, as well as a little slice of cuteness. I was so uncomfortable in my skin during my pregnancies that I almost completely hid from cameras!

Now that I am older and wiser, I sadly can't turn the clock back... but this gorgeous Mama-to-be was the latest lady to be smarter than I was, with a visit to the studio to capture this exciting stage in her life! She was so awesome to work with... and brought a very excited Grandma-to-be for encouragement. Looking forward to working with "Team Awesome" , this Spring, after bump has emerged!