Designs by Judy Flowers.....AMAZING!!!!

I have to share this with everyone and give my favorite florist a commercial! I stopped by Friday to pick up a flower halo they made me for my newborn sessions and Judy brought out this amazing arrangement they made for a customer. I had to steal a few moments to snap a few pics to show the world their unbeatable talent at Designs by Judy's. If you are planning a wedding they are your florist--their flowers are always beautiful, creative and last all day long. Check them out!

Adalyn Jarchow "Sleepy Newborn" Attempt #4

Christine and Brent brought their wonderful new daughter, Adalyn, into the studio for some sleepy newborn portraits and she was the closest yet to what I've been trying to achieve! I'm getting better and better, I think! Encouragement is definitely needed because I really am too much of a perfectionist! Funny combination as easygoing as I am.
Adalyn is such a sweet and easygoing baby and thanks again to her parents for sharing her with me for awhile! Enjoy your new addition.....

Natalie Power "Sleepy Newborn" Attempt #3

This one is really special because I photographed Walt and Kimberly's 06.07.08 wedding and their engagement portraits beforehand with Chelsea and then their maternity portraits AND now I can say I've had the opportunity to photograph the newest most important event of their lives. Little Natalie came into the studio today with her parents and she is absolutely perfect. Kimberly and Walter are such natural parents and very comfortable with this new venture. You guys are truly wonderful and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your precious delivery with me!

Kaylin Sleepy Newborn Attempt #2

Welcome to the world baby Kaylin! Not only do I love her name and her big sister but she is such a beautiful addition to the Choate family! Allie was wonderful and played with Kinzie during Kaylin's session and we did get some cute pictures. I'm still feeling very out of my comfort zone with these sleepy sessions but am hopeful tht I'll get it down eventually. I need to get it warmer in the studio and that's hard because it is an old building and very drafty. Thanks to Theresa and her Mom for our efforts and Congratulations to the Choate family!

And thanks to Allie for her beautiful face in my window that I see everyday! (Allie's the cutie pie decal on my storefront window!)

Kinzie 9 months

Here's my baby and I couldn't resist trying her out in the new kangaroo pouch or sling or whatever you want to call it! She fit in it perfect and after she got used to it she LOVED it! It was soooo cute! So--I think this will work just fine for older babies as long as they aren't too big!

Kinzie just had her 9 month well baby check and she weighs an entire---ready for this---13# 14oz!!! As Dr. Tim says--it is what it is!

Silas Sleepy Newborn Attempt #1

This first one Silas's mother took!





As many of you know, I am asking for newborns to do free sessions for! This is because I am expanding my portfolio into "sleepy newborn" portraits. I really thought I could handle this and pull it off immediately!

Well--this portraits are beautiful and Silas was a perfect baby to photograph but I didn't achieve what I set after sooooo we'll keep trying and practicing! These poses where the babies are all propped up on their hands and sound asleep are NOT as easy to pull off as they look and I'm hoping I figure out the trick SOON because they are such precious portraits.

Silas's Mom, Heather, also does photography and has taken a few classes at Washtenaw so I let her take over at the end and she took a few shots of her beautiful baby boy herself! Thank you Heather for allowing me to practice on the wonderful addition to your family! I hope to meet the rest of your brood soon and Congratulations!

In the meantime......keep watch--I will perfect this eventually! (Send your family and friends that have newborns my way...before they are 10 days old is best.)

Bradley Weir One Year Already!!!

One of my first Small Freys members--Mr. Bradley is one year old now! I had to put him back in the famous red chair to see how much he had grown and what a little man he is becoming! Alex and Bradley are such a joy and I'm so happy Amanda--their Mom--has decided to keep bringing them into me for photos. You have the cutest little men, Amanda & Jeff!