Introducing Bryson | Medford, OR Newborn Photographer

You know what I love? I love when I have the privilege of walking with a family through several different seasons in their life. I loved watching Melissa and Aaron's excitement grow during their pregnancy as they anticipated welcoming their first child. And then, I had the opportunity to photograph the newest addition to their family in a newborn lifestyle session, which I just loved every minute of.

Introducing Ember | Phoenix, OR Newborn Photographer

Between November 2012 and April of 2013, I took some time off photography--Justin and I welcomed our second daughter Rebecca in November, and while Becca is just a *joy*, one thing that she is not is a sleeper. For quite a few months there, I was averaging no more than three hours of sleep a night, and I just felt like my brain had completely turned to mush. Ember's session was my first real session back in the game, and I just couldn't imagine a better session to start with. Newborns are usually some of my absolute favorite types of sessions, and Ember was no exception--she snuggled, she slept, and I really enjoyed watching her sweet parents interact with her so conscientiously. I'm so thankful for Ember and her parents, who reminded me that while a bit of maternity leave was a blessing, this is really what I love to do!

Meet William | Eagle Point, OR Newborn Photographer

Missy and I were pregnant around the same time, due about a month apart. So when it came time to do newborn photos for Will, it may or may not have been one of my most emotional sessions ever--I remember just being completely overwhelmed with sweet Will, and also watching this sweet family go from three to four, while knowing that my own family was about to go through the same transition less than a month later. Will's session was also special to me for another reason--it was one of the first times that I departed from strictly formal newborn shots, and began to incorporate some lifestyle photos as well. I absolutely love shooting more formal newborn photos, but I REALLY REALLY REALLY love incorporating a few shots of those special moments between the newly formed family as well!

Introducing Lyla Mae | White City, OR Newborn Photographer

My newest niece Lyla may or may not have completely stolen my heart. When we had our newborn session at just days old, she was already brimming with personality--my sister-in-law Renee and I sent our husbands to the park with our kids, thinking that we'd knock out Lyla's newborn photos in peace. As we should have known, when the house was quiet? Lyla didn't sleep one bit.

As soon as the kids and the noise and requests for granola bars and juice boxes and movies returned? She was out like a light. And that's just how it goes with newborns sometimes--we can make all the plans in the world, but sometimes they have their own agenda. Spoiler alert: their plans always turn out better than ours.

Introducting Hannah | Gold Hill, OR Newborn Photographer

Crystal and Mike have been long-time friends of our family, and so when I heard that they were expecting a sweet baby girl, I couldn't wait to schedule a newborn session. And I'll let you in on a little secret--while I absolutely love family sessions of all sorts, I think newborns may just be my favorite. I always love taking photos of newborns! It's such a blessing!

Without further adieu, here's Hannah:

Oh, my heart!

Kellan's Newborn-ish Session | Eagle Point, Oregon Newborn Photographer

At almost two months old, Kellan was a bit older than I typically go for newborn shoots. His mama and I were both a little worried about being able to get him to sleep, but he was a trooper, and slept through almost the whole thing! I loved how much his sweet personality came through in this session!