Newborn Pics

It is inevitable that when one is a new mommy along with being an aspiring photographer, a lot of "photo magic" will occur... or at least an attempt at photo magic!

Long before I knew that I was pregnant, I was obsessed with newborn photography and pinned a ton of photo ideas on Pinterest.  So, it goes without saying that I didn't wait long to take advantage of my new little subject and tortured her a bit with bows and tutus (which were made by yours truly the week before her arrival... the tutus, that is, not the bows... I had way too much time on my hands :).  It took us several hours to take these pics because there was a lot of pausing and feeding in between photos to ensure that my peanut was happy and content.  All in all, I am very pleased with the results, even though I  still have a lot to learn! 

Here are the results...   

(Side note: I have lots of friends who are much better and more experienced with photography than me... If anyone wants to pass along tips or suggestions, I will happily take them!)

My sweet girl... :)

 

 

 

One of the many fun things about taking these pics was using props that were given to us as gifts.  This beautiful headband was from my best friend's mom, Ms. Paula.  I found it super appropriate since The Great Gatsby is coming out this weekend and it totally reminds me of that era. 

 

 

She is already such a happy girl and is always smiley.  :)

My little thinker

 

Flower child

 

I may have edited this one a bit too much but I love that she looks like a little doll...

 

 

You can't have newborn girl pics without a pink tutu!

 

Photo editing fun... I am finally learning more about Lightroom and had a blast playing with the colors.

 

 

 

My godmother and cousins sent us these great classic novels that were turned into children's books.  I thought they were perfect props for my future little reader. 

 

 

Thanks Uncle Lennie for the beautiful quilt.  We love it!

 

 

I am obsessed with those feet and that smile.

 

 
   

Thank you "Faunty" Jeanna (Adaline's Fake Aunty) for the Janie and Jack skirt!  It's beautiful!

 

 

 

 

 

Already a diva?!?!? Getting ready for her close-up!!! :)

(Handmade quilt from my very good friend, Lori)

 

 

Proof that she didn't love every second of our photo shoot... Haha!

 

 

 

Love these cheeks!  She has already changed so much in the past week...

 

 

Sweet dreams! :)