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It is a repeat client session for today’s cake smash! This family have been longtime clients, ever since their first baby, little H., came in for his 6 month sitter session. He was as well behaved and delightful at 2 as he was for that session. Seriously, he was a fantastic listener, kept his hands…

New parents know, logically, that newborns won’t stay that little for long. Indeed, the newborn stage is the shortest. Babies stay curly, sleepy and squishy for a matter of weeks, not months. That said, there is also nothing like another short phase of baby life: sitting. I promise, one of the best times is that…

This is the first in an occasional series I’m starting where I talk about my own parenting experiences. This is my way to showcase things that worked for me…or didn’t. I get lots of first time parents who come to the studio. Often when I see them again for the hand-delivery of their artwork, they…

One of the best parts of my job is watching families grow. Today’s 6 month old, when I last saw him, was as his mama’s baby bump! His parents booked me for their maternity session with enough advance notice that they were one of the first people outside of my family who knew about my…

Many parents come to me knowing that they want portraits of their baby in the newborn stage. However, many don’t quite know whether they want the session to be in the studio or at their home. I often go through the pros and cons of each – head to this page where I break it…