Samantha-9 days {Irving Newborn Photographer}

Oh Samantha my love...what an easy newborn you were. :) Samantha was the newborn that kept on giving, and giving, and still giving. I was looking back through these images and I'd get to a series and think, "oh yeah, this was towards the end"...but no, there was more, and more, and then even some more!

After we got all finished up with her, I was telling her mom what a GREAT job she did for us. She was so sleepy, only needed one break to eat, and never put up a fuss, so she spilled her secret to us. Okay, so I need to start adding this to my "how to prep for a newborn session"--Her session was at 9, so she got her up and fed her at 6ish, then gave her a bath which kept her awake for a long while, then got her in the car and drove here, feeding her immediately before the shoot. So, she only slept just in the car on the way over here. Great job Mom! If you are scheduled for a session with me for your little one, it really helps get better sleepy shots if you try your hardest to keep baby up for as long as you can right beforehand. Trust me, I know how hard that is, especially since most newborns love to sleep in the morning, but it not only makes my job easier, but deep sleepers will typically get more shots since we can transition into lots of poses. :)

So back to it! Awww... ::sigh::

That's what I think of when I look at this sweet little girl. I love all her squishiness and her beautiful face, and that HAIR, oh my goodness, that hair. I think she only saw one hat the whole time she was here, and it was hard to even put it on her and cover up that beautiful hair!

Her mommy brought her and I am SO excited to even get this post done somewhat early for them because her daddy pretty much has no idea what to expect. I hope he is thrilled with how these turned out! Dad is a pilot and had to leave for work the day that Samantha came home from the hospital. :( I can't even imagine! And people, when I say work, you have no idea...I think he was in Ethiopia during this shoot! So, I think that daddy may be home now and so without further due...meet Samantha

And that sweet smile I love to get....