Yes, I realize after my last blog post that this may throw some people off. I did say I was finishing up with a few more sessions though. ;) 

This is sweet little Kenna.

Kenna's cousin had a newborn session with me as well not quite a year ago so Aunt Nikki and Uncle Darren's gift to Kenna was a newborn session. Also, Kenna's dad and my husband were really good friends growing up. It was a small world kind of moment. 

 As with 95% of my sessions, she was an angel. Slept the entire session. Even while her big brother was loving on her. 

Can you believe this little thing was 9 lbs when she was born. Mom is a super hero in my book! Thanks Lacey and Nathan for bringing her in to see me! Congratulations on the perfect little new addition. 

These cuties do make it a little hard to give up. While I may not photograph newborns anymore, I still take them at sitting age... (Normally about 6-7 months). Another shout out to the Kris-meister, who rocks and makes me cute little crate skirts the day before the session.

You know, I have written and re-written this post about 8 times now. I just don't even know how to put into words what I need to say. 

So, be patient as I ramble my way through this. 

This has been a back and forth decision for me. I am going to go ahead and pick a side of the fence for good this time. 

Here goes.... I am no longer going to photograph newborns or children under sitting age (normally 6 months and under).

It isn't that I can't. I mean, I have some amazing photos of some adorable newborns. Look at them, aren't they just sooo cute!!!! 

My journey in photography began 4 years ago and has led me today. I have had 4 wonderful years working with old and new clients. My only regret just a short time ago was that I wanted to be able to offer my clients services for all areas of their lives and photography needs.

Then I had a very faithful loyal client come to me, knowing that I didn't offer newborn sessions but occasionally shot them and said, we want you! At the time I had been assisting a very talented photographer on her sessions. This really led to a lot of "mentoring" sessions really and while assisting I was learning. 

This wonderful photographer has the confidence in me to make newborns successful in my business and encouraged me to go ahead and offer the sessions. I made her assist on mine though! Kind of crazy, the amazing newborn photographer just assisting on my sessions. While I have some awesome images images and very successful newborn sessions, I just felt like I never really could throw myself into the newborn world. It never felt right! I have some theories but I cannot put a finger right on what feels off to me. 

I will still photograph newborns and babies in family sittings though! 

Then, I really started thinking about where I wanted to really grow. Avoid stretching myself so thin. I want to be amazing in areas that really interest me. Regretfully, it wasn't newborn photography, and that is okay. There are plenty of great newborn photographers in town, I would rather leave  you in their capable hands. 

So, I leave the newborn market with a huge THANK YOU for the experience. Thank you to the parents that gave me the options to catch these moments, that can never be replaced. Thank you for trusting me with these amazing little lives even if just for a couple hours. 

And I want to leave you with an awesome referral! This wonderful mentor of mine, the baby whisperer, and the newborn PRO, Jolie West of Jolie West Photography. Have you walked down the halls of Labor and Delivery in Mountain View Hospital recently? If so, those canvases lining the walls, they are hers! If not, I have attached a few of her recent images (with her permission) below! 

So, if you are looking into a photographer for your newborn photography session and you have ended up here, let me leave you with a quick link to Jolie's pages. Tell her I sent ya! 

http://www.joliewestphotography.com or you can find her on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JolieWestPhotography?fref=ts

Now look at this bump! Isn't it cute?! Erin and Brad are expecting a little boy in just a few short weeks and aside from them being ready to love on their little guy, I am super excited too!

I can't wait to get cute little Calvin in the studio! 

The day was kind of icky but Dad was getting ready to go back to work and it worked out just fine. 

Here is wishing Erin a safe delivery! She is in my thoughts each day as we get closer to her due date.