Santa Baby

DSC_6221GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

DSC_6195GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

DSC_6190GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

DSC_6266GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

DSC_6245GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

DSC_6286GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

DSC_6304GMP WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

mdd_20x20 WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

My latest newborn session was with Miss Nora, who was cute as a button and had the sweetest disposition. I know her Mom and Dad (and Grandma too!) have been hard at work trying to get this little one to gain some weight and baby Nora's story is so similar to my own Wesley's first few weeks. They were long and tiring, yet the effort feeds into the greatest love! Baby Nora was quite the sleepy baby which made her a little extra snuggly. It was so nice to share a cuddle with this baby between background changes. Nora didn't seem to mind! I certainly hope some things never change!

I feel pretty

09092009_Arabella_014editcrop5x7wm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_008EDITcrop5x7wm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_024editwm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_068EDITwm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_034editcropwm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_052editcrop5x7wm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_079editcropwm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

09092009_Arabella_091editcrop5x7wm, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

I knew this was going to be a fun session when I was contacted by Arabella's mom. She asked about pettiskirts and I had a feeling little Miss Bella was a girlie girl even if she was only two months old. Two months can be a hard age to photograph, the babies aren't the sleepy newborns anymore and they don't hold a curled up position. They can't sit up unassisted and often times they aren't happy on their tummies. Sweet Bella was the best two month old model I've ever had! She hardly fussed a bit despite everything we did to her. She is one very laid back baby! Even with a great disposition, her mom was a great helper and can be my photography assistant any time! Then again, she is so beautiful, she belongs in front of the camera too!

They say it's your birthday!

20090708CBennett_004EDITCROP4X6WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_018EDITCROP5X7WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_113EDITWM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_040EDITCROP4X6WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_054EDITWM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_094EDITWM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_102EDITWM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

20090708CBennett_111EDITCROP5X7WM, originally uploaded by gailpaul.

Standing and first steps already? Little Caleb is turning ONE! And to document this exciting time, we had a photoshoot complete with a cake smash. Even big brother Bryce was interested in all the excitement. It may have been a little messy, but it was so much fun watching Caleb eat the icing. He kept saying "Mmmm" and going back for more licks, but he wasn't too happy about getting his hands full of cake. We gave him a little encouragement and I think all the effort was worth it. Thank you Courtney for baking such a cute checkerboard cake for our session!