Sara Groholske "Senior 2010"

I just got a call from a Jackson Christian 2010 senior a couple of weeks ago and they wanted to do something different! Lorraine, Sara's Mom, asked me if I was game? Am I game? OF COURSE! It's the slow time of year and I'm bored---so I called Chelsea, picked up lighting at the studio and off to meet Sara we went!
There's a room at Vermeulen's in downtown Jackson they no longer used that used to be their leather center and Sara wanted to see what we could come up with so we took several hundred pics literally and I think we came up with some stuff they will love...actually I don't envy them the decision process! Thanks for breaking up the monotony ladies and enjoy your pics... :) Thanks for your help, Chelsea---couldn't have done it without you!

Moryssa Leland "Sleepy Newborn" Attempt #5

Welcome to the world and to OUR family Moryssa Jean. She's so tiny and perfect and of course, beautiful! She looks a lot like all of her siblings wrapped up in one perfect little baby girl! We're very excited to welcome her along to enjoy the craziness and wonder of our amazing family! Congratulations Benita--you did a great job! (There's a few randoms in there of my kids while I was waiting for Benita to feed Moryssa.) And can I say---I nailed this session! My friend, Kari, with Touch of Love Photography and I are hoping to borrow Moryssa one more time for some more modeling before the week is over.....YAY!

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!