Faithe {newborn}

This little girl is truly a miracle - born at 24 weeks, 4 days and just under 2 pounds.  She was born December 1st, 2012 and was discharged from the NICU just under a week before Easter.  She has done so well since birth - although there were definitely some very scary times in the beginning and some bumps along the way, but so far things are looking quite good for her.  Her mommy and daddy have enjoyed having her home for the past couple weeks.  She still is on a small amount of oxygen so during the shoot we would take it off and then put it back on after the shots.  They hope that soon she will be off of the oxygen and they can hold her without any tubes connected to her.  She has more than quadrupled her weight and was 9 pounds the day I did her shoot!

This newborn shoot was unique because she is actually 4 months old so I approached it as a "lifestyle session," using their home, her nursery and doing less of the typical "posed" newborn shots (as she is not as sleepy or flexible as a typical newborn is).  Faithe did a fabulous job and it was so great to spend some time with her and her family.  I cannot wait to see how much she has grown next time we make it to North Dakota again!

Paige {9 Months}

I really cannot believe how fast cute little Paige is growing - she is already 9 months and I feel like she should be 3 months old.  She was so smiley for her indoor session and was just so fun.  We are looking forward to her one year session as we will be able to get outside for it and enjoy the sunshine!

Ian {6 Months} and family

This family is the first family (that I know of) that found me via Google, so that was exciting to me! We actually also discovered that we live in the same complex - small world.  Ian is just such a sweetheart and he was such a joy to photograph.  We started out indoors and then moved outside as it was a decent day out - it certainly didn't feel like spring outside yet, but a nice winter day.  I am excited to be able to see Ian and his parents again this summer and fall as we watch Ian continue to grow!