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Chester County Baby Photographer: Baby Blues

I got to spend some time with this little cutie on Saturday afternoon. He was awake for most of the session, and he just enjoyed taking everything in. I think he liked being naked just a little bit too! Would you look at those big blue eyes? And I think he may end up being a redhead—red hair runs in his family.

The family had these cool vintage suitcases displayed in their living room, and I knew we had to use them. So I just opened the top one and laid out baby N’s blanket, and his mom got out the teddy bear she had when she was little. He was perfectly content to lounge there and watch us crazy adults trying to make him smile.

And finally, they had this really cool chair in the living room. But of course, I couldn’t just use it there! N’s dad carried it outside for us (wondering, I’m sure, what the heck I had in mind!), and we found a good spot in their backyard. I snapped quickly while Mom and Dad kept the mosquitos at bay.

C and S, thank you for inviting me into your home. I enjoyed meeting the three of you (and Richard and George!), and I look forward to watching little N grow!

Main Line Newborn Photographer: Baby B

I had the best time with B and his parents yesterday. He was such a sweetheart—when he was awake he just took everything in. And then he went to sleep and let us take lots of fun shots. Even his big brother Rocky got in on the action—we couldn’t leave out their first “baby!”

I had a hard time choosing which photos to feature here because we got so many good ones, but I think my favorite is the one with the red wall. So sweet!

J and M, thanks so much for allowing me to share this special time in your lives. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Chester County Portrait Photographer: Senior Session

Every time my husband and I drive to Minnesota, I want to bring my portable studio gear. He rolls his eyes, but grudgingly allows it (he’s usually the one loading and unloading the car!) if there’s room in the trunk. When we pack winter clothes and Christmas gifts, the gear usually gets left at home. But this time, with only shorts and t-shirts in the suitcase, there was plenty of space! Good thing, too, because I ended up doing a senior session on Monday!

We did take a few studio shots, but there aren’t any in this sneak peek. The weather and the river at the family’s cabin were gorgeous, and we spent most of our time taking advantage of that. K, thank you so much for the opportunity to photograph D—I can’t believe he’ll be graduating from high school!

Chester County Portrait Photographer: On the Road

On Thursday morning, my husband, our dog Maggie, and I piled in the car and headed west. We arrived in Minnesota late Friday night, after taking a scenic detour around central Wisconsin. Flooding there has caused road closures, and there was no good way to get where we were going. As you can see, Maggie enjoyed the trip. Whenever we got off the highway and slowed down, we allowed her some “window time.”

I’m going to be here for a few weeks, spending time with family. But don’t worry—I have my laptop here and will be responding to email. And if you’ve recently had a session with me, I’ll be working on your proofs too. Watch for an email with the password to your gallery.

I’m here because my niece, Catherine (pictured below), will be having surgery on Thursday to drain a cyst on her brain. My family and I appreciate any good thoughts and prayers you can send our way.

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