She leaned in, touched his head, and whispered, "he is so beautiful." And then we all melted.
The Green Family - Birmingham, Alabama Family & Child Photography
What better way to honor all of the golfers in his family than to shoot his 1st birthday session on a golf course. Unfortunately, he did not share our enthusiasm when we popped on his custom birthday hat. However... we will be forever grateful to the greens keeper who just happened to drive by at that exact moment and stopped to make him laugh.
Why a Professional Newborn Photographer is Worth the Investment - Birmingham, Alabama Newborn Photography
Why should you invest in a professional newborn photographer?
When you make the decision to hire a newborn photographer, you are investing in an experience that cannot be replicated. You cannot turn back time and recapture those adorable moments from the first few weeks of life. It is important and worth the investment to hire a professional that can allow you to relive these moments over and over again:
1. Experience. Newborn photographers have years of experience honing their craft. They participate in workshops. They are members of elite photography associations. They have the experience to capture every little angle and details that might have been missed.
2. Timeless Photographs. Professional newborn photographers have the skill set to not only take an amazing photograph but process it properly to make it timeless. Many first-time parents buy professional-grade cameras before their child is born. That is great! But professional photographers know how to use their professional-grade camera to give you the very best photograph possible.
3. Enjoying the moment. Picture this: You have just had a baby. You have just come home from the hospital. If you are like I was, you have 500 baby items in your house and you do not even know what most of them do. Now, you are supposed to get the whole family picture-ready and take those pictures yourself. That sounds stressful! Why not let a professional capture those moments while you enjoy them with your new baby? I love seeing the look on Mom's face when her oldest child is holding his/her new sibling. I love capturing the quiet magical moments of Mom holding her sleeping baby. These are memories that you will treasure forever. Let a professional newborn photographer capture them while you enjoy living them.
Joy in the Outtakes - Birmingham, Alabama Family and Child Photography
Some of my favorite pictures of Shep are the unplanned ones. The moments when he is climbing on his chair and I grab my camera. There is obviously something to be said about formal or posed pictures. But my favorites will always be the outtakes.
Evans Family - Birmingham, Alabama Family & Newborn Photography
This family was just too sweet! I enjoyed every minute with them capturing how much they already love and adore their cute little girl!
100 Years of Feltman - Birmingham, Alabama Newborn Photography
1916 was an important year. The Cubs played their first game at Weegham Park (Wrigley Field). The PGA was founded. The Boy Scouts of America was formed. World War I was in its third and most decisive year. The current Coca-Cola formula was introduced to the market. And a family owned factory started making heirloom children's gowns.
In the 12 weeks since he was born, I have taken over 3,000 pictures. He has not grinned in a single picture until I put him in his Feltman Brothers bubble. Like I said, 1916 was an important year. :)
Shep & Teddy - Birmingham, Alabama Newborn Photography
I am normally not one for props during a session. However, my little boy and his little bear makes me want to suggest a favorite stuffed animal at all my 3 month sessions!
Bridges Family - Birmingham, Alabama Family Photography
In the middle of four high schools trying to take their prom pictures, we found a tiny little spot in the grass for her blanket. Apparently, a tiny little spot was all she needed to be absolutely adorable!
