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The Fourth C

Julie — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:22:18 +0000

My most recent newborn session was with baby Chloe and family. She barely opened her eyes the whole time I was with her, even with exuberant big brother Carson and big sister Camryn right by her side. I was extremely impressed with how calm and collected mom Carese was from the moment I arrived, juggling having all three kids at home for the group photos at the beginning and then getting the older two off to school and a play date without seeming the slightest bit frazzled. It was great meeting you all!

Andrew

Julie — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:51:25 +0000

Thankfully Andrew arrived just as the snow was starting melt. The weather interfered two times before I was finally able to meet with mom before his birth. He was super alert, but calm for the first half of our session and then slept peacefully the rest of the time make the whole shoot a breeze. The only trouble was that he really did not want to curl up and insisted on kicking his left leg straight out every time I tried to tuck it in. I did manage to snap a few photos in between kicks. Thanks L family!

Ameer!

Julie — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:18:57 +0000

After photographing mom, dad, and big brother a couple of months ago, I was thrilled to finally meet baby Ameer. It’s always an honor to be able to capture newbies during the fleeting stage in their lives. Thanks Sarah, Zaid, and Gibran for allowing me to share this special time with you!

Lauren

Julie — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:18:04 +0000

I had the pleasure to photograph Lauren and her family on Friday. At just under two weeks old, she was already starting to become more alert and awake, but with mom, dad, and grandma’s help, we managed to coax her to sleep to capture some images of her getting some beauty rest. It was nice to meet you all and share this special time with you!

Introducing Miss Vivienne

Julie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:32:49 +0000

Eight days old. Her name represents New Orleans where her parents met and Haiti where her father served in the Peace Corps. With a little jazz playing in the background to soothe her, she slept through almost the entire photo session, breaking into sweet little sleep smiles throughout. I’m looking forward to seeing her blossom from baby to little girl over the next year.

Twins: Take 4

Julie — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:51:22 +0000

Mea and Parrish were my fourth set of twins in just over a year, but my first set of newborn twins. I’ve always been impressed by the calm and collected nature of all the moms of multiples I’ve encountered thus far, but I now have even greater appreciation for the challenge of coordinating the care of two babies at this earliest stage of life. Hanging out with their mom Meg brought back memories of how frazzled I felt for weeks after the birth of my son, yet she seemed to have it all well in hand, with an air of tranquility that belied the situation.

When Meg called me to arrange the session, she shared with me that the photos would be a surprise for her husband’s 50th birthday. I didn’t know until I arrived at their home that he would actually be working downstairs throughout my entire visit, but had been given strict instructions to steer clear of the flurry of activity upstairs. I managed to come and go without him ever knowing I was there! I’m very excited to have been enlisted in the scheme and can’t wait to unveil the gift when the finished artwork is ready.

In honor of their arrival, Mothers Day, and dad’s 50th birthday, here are Parrish and Mea!

Fall boy

Julie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:26:52 +0000

I think the peak of autumn foliage occurred the day of this photo session. As I walked up the front stoop of Rachel and Andy’s row house, I couldn’t help but notice the brightly colored fallen leaves blanketing the walkway. Feeling inspired, we brought a little hint of nature indoors to add a little pop to the images. Thanks to extremely chill parents for letting me get creative. I feel extremely privileged to have been able to spend quality time with my dear friends and their sweet new boy during these first precious days.

Asher

Julie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:08:54 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing this cutie pie and his lovely parents last weekend. Enjoy!

Hair

Julie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:44:33 +0000

A few weeks ago, while pushing my son in a swing at the playground, I met another mom as she pushed her son alongside. We ended up chatting about both babies’ cute baby hairdos, my son with his long curls in back and not yet fully grown-in whispy top, her son with a soft blond spikes, too lightweight to lay flat just yet. She mentioned she was contemplating a haircut for him and I implored her not to. So what if a baby’s hair is a bit unruly? At that age, it’s adorable! The very next day, I arrived for a pre-session consult with a new client whom I had never met before and, lo and behold, it was the same mom from the playground!!! I can’t tell you how excited I was to learn that I would be photographing the baby with the cute hair! I love coincidences like that!

So how about that hair? Cute, right?

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Little porcelain doll

Julie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:44:54 +0000

There’s something classic, yet contemporary about these photos of Cecelia. I always ask my clients if they have any handmade blankets or clothing that we can use during the photo session. These hand-knitted items are a perfect example; they add a little something special but don’t distract from the beauty of the baby. So yummy!