Meet Baby R.  He’s a handsome little guy with a couple of cool parents.  They were SO much fun when they were viewing and choosing their images.  I think mom and dad were pleasantly surprised that we got so many wonderful images, as Baby R. wasn’t quite in the mood for pictures on the day I was there photographing.  What’s great is that one of the shots that we all fell in love with was an unplanned shot with this adorable squishy pouty face (the black and white one below).  We were originally trying for the peaceful sleeping shot in the same position, but each time we tried, he would have nothing of the sort, and immediately got pouty.  I love when I get an even more amazing image than the one I planned on.  Such a cute baby!!!!

It was such a pretty day when we photographed this little newborn, so we were able to do some shots inside and some outside.  The family was so appreciative and accommodating in their home–truly a sweet family.  I was so excited to show them the images that we got.  Also, her sister was such a good sport through the entire session.  We even got some shots of her alone, enjoying a flower.

It wasn’t that long ago that I did J’s maternity images when her little boy was in her tummy.  And she’s now just weeks away from having another newborn baby.  This time we did outdoor shots, and the colors were just lovely.  As usual, they were just great to work with.

I was just thinking about this shot today, as it’s one I’ve been meaning to show.  It’s one I took at Janie & Jack a few months ago, but I remember just loving the tender look dad was giving his baby.  And this newborn looks so comfy in dad’s arms.

We had so much fun getting some wonderful Souther California style beach photographs.  Swinging is what this little one loves.  Can you tell!  This family was just so comfortable doing their own thing, enjoying the beach like I wasn’t there.  What a beautiful family!

This newborn little boy is so lucky.  His parents are just so enamored with him, as are his grandparents.  I had such a lovely time photographing baby J.  He’s just beautiful and such a sweetheart!  Mom and dad just moved into their new house, after spending some time decorating it, so I just couldn’t help photographing the family in their gorgeous breakfast nook.  Can you imagine the good times and lovely breakfasts that are going to take place in there?  And I’m really excited that some of these are going to hang big in their home.  What’s better than personal wall art?

ETA: I completely forgot to mention his cute little mohawk.  Doesn’t he have the cutest hair?

I’ve been meaning to do some large posts with samples of the many Janie & Jack clothing store mini sessions I did, but I haven’t put those posts together yet.  I decided, though, just to do a few at a time in the mean time.  So here are some images of an adorable baby girl.  Seriously, LOOK at those cheeks!  In the second one, she even posed as a ballerina for me.

This family was so welcoming to me in their beautiful home.   On the day of our session, Baby R’s tummy was hurting, and we were still able to get her sleeping nicely for many lovely shots.  It was so nice photographing their family along with their newest addition.  Now don’t forget to notice how beautiful and at peace mom looks with Baby R all snuggled up to her.

From the moment we cradle our children in our arms for the first time, we take photographs of them. When they are first born, their itsy bitsy noses, tiny toes, and curled lips fascinate us. It’s almost instinctual to try to preserve the moments of their childhood through pictures. In what seems like a blink of an eye, these little newborns become chubby babies, then running toddlers, and then go off to school. Those photographs become some of the most treasured items that your children will take with them throughout their lives, creating a value to them that is priceless. The snapshots that your family take will be so important for preserving your legacy and your memories. And then there are the images of your family that you DREAM of, that you may not be able to get on your own. What are those? That is what I am driven to capture for you! It brings me immense joy to be able to take the professional talent and skills I’ve been honing for many years, and apply them to helping families preserve these special moments in ways that they often have trouble doing themselves.

Thank you for reading this. It feels so good to have put that all down on paper, as it feels VERY authentic to me.

P.S .  If you haven’t become a fan on my facebook fan page yet, please do.  Here’s a link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Los-Angeles-CA/Susan-E-Photography/141933555261

Do you know anyone who’s pregnant?  Please have them contact me right away!  The newborn model sessions will be geared around incorporating some new ideas and props.   Those that participate get a complementary session, and more.

It’s for a limited number of participants, and some restrictions apply. For example, the baby must 10 days or younger at the time of the session. Email me at susan@susanephotography.com for the details.  I’m excited, as I’m planning on photographing oodles of newborns and babies this season!  By the way, please become a fan on my facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Los-Angeles-CA/Susan-E-Photography/141933555261

For those who are pregnant and can not participate in this casting call, you can email me for a $50 credit towards prints/products for a future paid session.  Perhaps your delivery date falls after these casting call dates. You just have to email me by 2/28/10, and not have booked with me in the past.

More info on this casting call:

- FREE session!

- You receive one free 8×10 of your choice.

- You must be willing to sign a model release so that the images can be used on my blog and website

- Session will take place at your home, and you must live in the Los Angeles area.

- This is for babies due in February or early March, 2010

Please tell your friends, and/or post this on facebook, etc.  Also, if you know of someone who’s pregnant and due later than early March, alert them as well.  I can put them on my mailing list for future events, news and specials.

Thank You!  Now no post would be complete without a picture or two of adorable, squishy babies: