Here's Lucy!

I had the real pleasure of photographing Lucy in her first weeks of life. Annie and Nate were one of my favorite couples to photograph during their engagement photos and wedding day because of their easy going nature and sense of humor, so I was really pleased when Annie's mom gave Annie my "Baby's First Year" photo package as a shower gift, completing the photographic story of  their life changes from dating, to marriage to parenthood.

We were able to capture some real keepsake moments and have a good laugh in the process. Annie and Nate were sleep deprived, yet cheerful about it. Usually it's the babies that go through several clothing changes, but on this day, it was Annie and Nate changing out of shirts that had been "baptized" by little Lucy. At one point, Annie mentioned they might be running out of white shirts!

With the beginning of each baby session, I mention that the couple might want to include something that they would be keeping throughout the years, that we could photograph the baby with to show how they've changed and grown. Parents have come up with some really unique items like teddy bears and a police uniform. Lucy's room was decorated with an old baby scale which was perfect! Her tiny body fit perfectly and I think it was the best sleep she got during the session. I'm looking forward to seeing her sitting on it and probably lifting it up and running away with it as she changes this first year.

Thanks Annie and Nate for inviting me into your life and for the privilege of creating the tangible memories that you can view and tell stories over for the rest of your lives.