Vancouver Newborn Photographer - New friend is here!

Turns out that, despite being excited about welcoming a little sibling into her life, big sister was not even a little bit in participating in the photoshoot.  No matter what we tried, she was having none of it.  Well, once we've given up, daddy asked her to say goodby to baby, and that's when I captured this sweet shot.  Sometimes you have to resign yourself to not getting anything before magic can happen :-)

Langley Newborn Photographer - Bursting with pride

My goodness, big sister was just delighted to have a baby sister to share her adventures with.  They were an absolute joy to photograph! Just look at all these smiles :-)

Vancouver Newborn Photographer - Adorable Girls

I love watching families grow and change through the years. I photographed big sister when she was just a little one, and seeing her turn into a proud big sister is absolutely delightful.

Surrey Newborn Photographer - Introducing Little Sister

I was so excited to photograph the newest addition to this lovely family.  Like her older sister two years ago, this little cutie put up a bit of a fight to start with, but this time around, I had a few more tricks up my sleeve, and we managed to get little miss to sleep so that her mommy could get some of the photos she really wanted.

But before showing off her photos, I simply have to share her gorgeous mommy, while she waited for her arrival.  Now that their house is filled with laughter and giggles of two lovely girls, I hope this peaceful photo brings mom some calm when things get a bit chaotic from time to time :-)

Langley Newborn Photographer - Giggles

I recently came across a cute quote that said "the best compliment you can give a photographer is to book a session".  I somewhat disagree.  I think the BEST compliment is when you book that photographer again!

I've been blessed over and over this year with so many of my previous clients bringing their newest family members to be photographed by me.  Not only does it make me feel incredibly honoured and happy, but also gives me a nice confidence boost!

I met this lovely family last summer when they welcomed baby girl #2 into their lives, and I was thrilled when I was asked to photograph baby girl #3 who arrived this summer.  It was so wonderful to see everyone again and to meet their brand new play mate.

Vancouver Prenatal Photography - Big Sis

The birth of a brand new baby is always a highly anticipated event, but it is even more exciting when that new baby will be welcomed by an older sibling. This sweet little girl was just a few weeks away from becoming a big sister. A life changing event for sure!

Vancouver Child Photographer - Ready for Spring

Despite the rain and the slight chill in the air, spring is definitely on its way! I've taken advantage of longer days to go out and capture some photos of my own girls.  As much as I love working in the studio, it's so much fun to stretch my creative muscles, so to speak. I thought I'd share our recent adventures :-)

Vancouver Newborn Photographer - Strike a pose

A sweet little addition to this lovely family was all that's needed.

I got to meet big sister when she was just a few months old, before her parents discovered I specialized in newborn photography. This time around, they made sure to book nice and early, well before little sis arrived to ensure we captured some truly sweet images of her alone as well as with her big sister.

I was only half joking when I told them they should get started on baby number 3, lol. Don't they make the cutest babies ever?!!!

North Vancouver Newborn Photographer - Adored

This year is shaping up to be the year of siblings. So many of my tiny clients are becoming big brothers and big sisters this year and I am honoured to capture beautiful memories for these families.

Like her brother, this little princess was in a hurry to see the world and spent the first few weeks of her life in the NICU. And like her brother, she is absolutely gorgeous with the most delicate features.

Unlike her brother, though, she was not at all interested in sleeping, hahaha. He was one of the very first newborns I ever photographed and was so relaxed and content. Their mom jokingly said that had he put up such a fuss at his session I probably would not be doing what I do today. She might be right ;-) I do love a challenge, though, and when I get the images I hoped for, they're that much more rewarding! Thank you L Family for having such beautiful babies and letting me photograph them :-)

Surrey Child Photographer - Beautiful Girls

Back in September I had the pleasure of photographing a family with their two beautiful girls, and I was thrilled when the mom's sister contacted me a couple of months later to capture images of her gorgeous family. Like their cousins, these two girls were absolute joy to work with. Big sis was a pro at making her baby sister giggle.

White Rock Baby Photographer - Little Brother

I occasionally get inquiries about photographing a baby that is already a few weeks old. I love babies of all ages, so I'm happy to do it, but I ensure that parents are aware that most of the images in my portfolio and on this blog are of babies that are 1-3 weeks old.

I simply cannot guarantee any specific shots or poses once baby is over 10 days old due to the fact that babies have a mind of their own. Just like you wouldn't expect a 6 month old to walk, it is unrealistic to expect that a two month old baby will sleep and curl like a baby that's just a few days old. That being said, every once in a while I will meet a baby that defies all my expectations.

Meet baby K. who came to see me at nearly 8 weeks old. As you can see he was happy to remember his younger days (hehehe). Please note that he truly is the exception to the rule. He was awake for the majority of his photos, but I simply had to share these.

I still highly recommend that you contact me BEFORE your little one arrives to ensure I have a spot for you right after you come home with your baby.

I simply adore capturing siblings together.

I had to share this photo of big sis!

Vancouver Baby Photography - Feeling Jolly

I hope you got to have a great time with your friends and family over the last few days! If Santa didn't get you quite what you wanted, did the stores on Boxing Day deliver? I had an amazing time doing absolutely nothing! It felt glorious :-)

It looks like I'm still a wee bit behind on keeping my blog updated, so I really want to blog these adorable kids in their Christmas get ups, before it becomes awkwardly too late, lol. Don't worry, I will be sharing their "proper" blog posts over the next few days.

As you can clearly tell, I only have one Christmas hat, hahaha. Actually it's not true, I have several, but this one is my favorite! I didn't even realize that I forgot to use any of the other ones. Oh well, there is always next year. How is that for planning ahead ;-)

I will be taking things easy over the next few days to prepare for the next wave of adorable newborns. January is nearly fully booked with only 2 spots available at the end of the month and February is filling up FAST! If you're expecting, but haven't had a chance to contact me yet, I highly recommend you book your spot asap. If you wait until after your little one is here, I may not be able to squeeze you in.

Have a wonderful New Year's Eve!