RI Baby Photography

Lasher’s Newborn Portrait Shoot – RI Newborn Photography

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A couple of weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of doing a maternity session for Lasher’s mom and dad.  Now I get to meet the little man that was cooking in that big belly!  Such a handsome little guy!  I am so happy that I had the chance to meet this family.  I also would like to publicly apologize for telling Lasher’s parents horror stories of how my son woke up three times a night until he was 15 months old.  What am I doing?  Guys, I will guarantee that Lasher is an angel.  He was too well behaved at the portrait shoot to be anything but!

Phillip and William’s Brothers Portrait Session at Roger Williams Park – RI Baby Photography

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One child is usually easy breezy, but two little ones can be a daunting task. Thankfully Phillip and William were happy to sit for me to get their picture taken.  Phillip was actually pretty amused by the silly things I do to keep my subjects interested and sitting still.  William was more perplexed as to why I was acting a fool!  Either way the out come is what I wanted – attentive little boys.  Not always an easy task.

See what I mean? I little like “What is this lady doing?”

These little guys were seriously adorable! Phillip is such a good big brother.

Micheal’s First Year Portrait – RI Baby Photography

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One of Michael’s Aunties was nice enough to give a gift certificate for a first year cake smash portrait with me to Michael’s parents. His other Auntie happens to be the fabulous cake designer from Cake-tique that does all my smash cakes!  It would be sort of ridiculous if Michael didn’t do one.  I’m so happy that he did!  I did his mommy’s maternity photos back when he was still cooking. Now here he is turning a year old!  He is such a happy kid and extremely adorable!

The smiles would not stop!

One year old!!

Harper’s Newborn Portrait Session – RI Newborn Photography

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I was very excited when I read the email I got from Harper’s mom. Harper’s parents love music and they thought it would be cool to incorporate records into the shoot for their newborn baby. I was sold at records. We listen to records with my kids all the time. My daughter could work our record player before she could turn on the TV or use the DVD player. So when I read the email I knew that these people were kindred spirits which made me very excited to take these pictures.  Thankfully Harper was pretty content to lay on some vinyl while I snapped away.

I promised my husband that I just brought his Black Sabbath record, but I didn’t use it for the shoot. He was worried I scratched it all up. And there it is displayed prominently in all the pictures. Whoops!!

I love this one!

Big brother, Jack, was reluctant to take some pictures, but we got him in front of the camera. So happy he agreed to it because I love these pictures on him holding his new sister.

Baby Caleb Newborn Portrait Session – RI Newborn Photography

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Over the years there has been an explosion of trends and fads in newborn photography.  I’m not saying that I’m above the trends.  Some are fun and very cute, but for me nothing compares to simple newborn photos.  That’s why I especially love these photos of Caleb.  They are all about Caleb and his little hands, feet, face and bum.  Caleb is a beautiful little boy!  I think he is made to model.  He gave me so many facial expressions that I couldn’t narrow it down for this post!

He really is working it!

Lulu is not too keen on this.  It should be all about her!

I love these pictures!  Simple and beautiful.

engagement to wedding to maternity shoot!  I’ve done them all for Mike and Meredith.  Now I get to take pictures of their new baby!  It is an honor to be there for all these big moments.