I Could Get Used To This

Back in February, I offered my unprofessional-serious-hobbist photography services to my niece for a baby shower gift (so she'd have something to put in the photo collage we got her.) It was so much fun to photograph a newborn! It was also a great learning experience as well, and if I were to do another one (I hope I get to!), I know what I'll do differently and where I can improve.

Of course, all I had was one backdrop, and the apartment wasn't "moved in" yet, so that limited where I could shoot photos (like who wants photos of their baby and them with half unpacked boxes in the background, ya know?) But I was OK about the challenges, since it allowed me a chance to prove to myself that I could adjust to the situation.

Tony was a mere 11 days old when I shot these photos, and I was reminded of how small and precious newborn babies are. Tony was so perfectly sweet and constantly smiling as he slept, so I know the angels in Heaven must miss him, since they were playing with him so much! :-)

Don't judge the photos harshly; it's my first photo shoot of a child not my own!

This is a favorite verse of mine from the Bible, and I have it written in both of my children's baby albums along with their ultrasound photos.