Don't get me wrong, I think props are great and everything, but I just love when clients bring items from home that have real sentimental value. I think I speak for so many moms out there when I say these are some of the moments we cherish most…when they're completely content with their favorite toy/object of the moment. We hold on tight to images like these because we know quite well that soon they'll be moving on to something new. Why must they grow up so fast?
Despite the numerous feedings, diaper changes and rocking, she probably only slept a total of ten minutes, but that's the way it goes sometimes. It just goes to show you that every shoot is different, and although posing naked wasn’t in the cards for baby Nelle, the outcome was still great nonetheless. Plus, it always helps when you have a mom and dad who are as patient and easy-going as Nelle’s. Her parents met in college at BC so they wanted to work their alma mater into the shoot. How adorable is this?
So, the lesson here is that as moms (and as photographers), we want nothing more than to take stunning photos of our newborn babies. We may come into a shoot with certain expectations or an idea of what we want in our heads, but it’s important to remember that the baby is going to do what it wants to do, and that is totally ok. Nobody wins when you try and force something that just isn't mean't to be. As long as you remain flexible and patient, you’re bound to get beautiful, timeless images.
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