Beltran Baby Sneak Peek {Mill Valley Newborn Photographer}

 
I remember, when I was much younger, thinking that all babies looked the same. The truth is, that until I had my own, I really did not pay much attention to babies. Now that thought seems quite bizarre and I wonder who I used to be to think in such a way?

I am still astounded by how much a child can look so much like each of it's parents or siblings. Family genes run so strong. Now as I look at various newborns, it is hard to see similarities, other than the general size and need for care. Each baby, from birth, is unique with their own features and little personality. No two are the same.

I had the pleasure of photographing another little nugget, a baby brother this time. It took a while for him to fall asleep but then he slept hard for us, even through hat changes. I am not a photographer who carries a large stash of props (when I arrive at a house for a shoot I already look like I'm moving in) but would rather use things that have meaning to the family, whether it be a favorite blanket, or toy or item of clothing that is theirs, that or just the sweet newborn nakedness. This Mama is a crocheter and had a beautiful blue blanket as well as a couple of hats she had made for her sweet boy, she was well prepared.

 

Kalli, I do hope you are getting some sleep (hard with a little one and a baby, I remember)...I promise it keeps getting easier.

Last week was so disappointing, it was Spring Break for my two oldest and it rained...almost all week. I am so happy to feel the sun on my skin again, to not be cold, for the days to feel bright and cheerful.

In celebration of this lovely weather I thought I would share a few recent florals, just because sometimes it's fun to have a change from photographing people and it gives me a good reason to get out my macro lens.

Happy Spring!

Beautiful Baby Beau {Marin County Newborn Photographer}

Newborns are some of my favorite photography subjects. Yes you have to be incredibly patient, yes it can take hours (no I'm not kidding!), but it is so wonderful to experience that newness again. I love to watch new parents as they interact with their little bundle. I am reminded of how exhausted and elated and overwhelmed and in love I felt. No one can fully describe it to you, it is something you have to experience for yourself to fully understand. Having a baby; your child, is truly life changing!

Meet one of the latest cuties.

Beautiful mama loving on her boy :)

Proud daddy doting on his son

Precious little moments...all of them!

I was just thinking the other day, what a blur February was...and we're already in April,what even happened to March?!

I need to do a little bit of catching up, not the least of which is photos of my two oldest children who both celebrated birthdays in February. At the beginning of February Arran turned eight. Sigh!

He is becoming such a big boy, yet he retains a sweet boyishness and innocence that I love. Still a rule follower and reserved in many situations, at home we get to see his silly side. I love his little face, and his smile with his grown up teeth has changed how he looks, more than I anticipated.

Then there's my girl Bryttain. Ah what a long way we have come. This was the year she started school and I think we found a new appreciation for each other. Always my independent go-getter, she became a little clingy, she holds my hand more often and it is so wonderful to have her run into my arms for a huge hug at the end of each day when I pick her up. She is doing so well at school and has made lots of new friends. She also decided that she no longer wanted to have a fringe (or bangs for my American readers) so we are in the process of growing out her hair which makes a huge difference to how she looks. She grows more beautiful each day. Where did those six years go?

Beautiful children, inside and out - I am one blessed Mama! Love them so much!