Samantha

I have only taken pictures of a newborn once before and both times were adventures. Both babies were surprisingly awake for being so young (both less than 2 weeks old), so that made my job hard. I've been trying to do a little of everything as far as portrait photography goes to see what I am the best at or what I am the most interested in. I definitely loved being around the newborn babies. I would have to get more props and studio equipment to do them though, so maybe that will have to wait until the big move to Mississippi later this year! I would love to have an in-home studio and work with tiny newborn babies.

I wanted to take this little girly home with me. She's absolutely perfect and adorable. I'm glad that I get to see her on a regular basis so that I can get my fill. Also, I made the hat that she is wearing in some of the pictures and I think it looks adorable on her.

Emily in the Studio

My gorgeous sister (or I should say one of my gorgeous sisters, because they both are) modeled for me about a week ago. We just used the plain white wall to see what we could do with it. I love this edit for these kinds of pictures, it just seems to work so well. She was a great model. You'd think she's done this before! Plus, she has great fashion sense.

I love these next two.

Stephanie in the Studio

I know so many Stephanies. I really could name 10 off of the top of my head. This Stephanie is the daughter of my parent's friends and we grew up for a little bit together. Her and her sisters are basically our sisters. The night I got my new studio lights Stephanie was coming over to watch a Christmas movie and she let me try out the lights on her. I have never used studio lights before so this was a totally new experience. I have lots to learn, but I love practicing because it means I get to spend time with my friends.

Happy Holidays!

From the Paul family. We didn't send out Christmas cards, but here is what we look like this year :)

We hope that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable holiday season with family and friends!