Oh, those cheeks........

This wee newborn was not quite so wee, nor quite a newborn at 3 weeks old. But she was just brilliant for her first photoshoot. She arrived wide awake so we started with her family shots, and after a bit of coaxing she happily dozed away.

With being a little older than most of my newborns she had filled out her cheeks, they were just soooo squishy! And she was such a calm contented wee lass........

This one was requested by Dad

Composites

Newborn safety is my number 1 priority, so some poses are just not safe enough to leave baby in just to get a shot. That is where composites come in handy - that is where 2 or more images are taken of baby, while Mum or Dad hold them. Then their hands are removed later on in Photoshop.

Unfortunately not all photographers are this careful (or aware), and will attempt some of these poses without having baby supported. Please be careful when selecting your newborn photographer.

I took these images while attending a workshop in Adelaide, run by Danielle Loxton of Words are Not Enough Photography. Enjoy!

Baby was barely an inch above the beanbag.

L for Loved

I know you're not supposed to think of a boy as beautiful, but 'beautiful' certainly sums up this wee newborn. For a start he had the most amazing amount of dark hair that just sat perfectly, and dainty little lips. He was a real charmer, giving me a few quick smiles (unfortunately I'm just not that quick with my camera). And teasing me with opening his eyes but then shutting them again as soon as I got my camera ready. He was a joy to photograph. Here is a quick preview of his images. Enjoy!

Sweet Dreamer

This wee lass wasn't quite a newborn at 5 weeks old when she came to see me, but she was still a tiny little bundle. What got my attention when she first arrived was her beautiful porcelain white skin, it almost glowed!

It didn't take me long to work out how she liked to be soothed off to sleep, and once she was sound asleep she let me play. But she certainly didn't appreciate me disturbing her again :-) She did her Mum and Dad very proud! Here is a quick preview......