I am so excited to share these photos of baby Kaden! I've known K's mama for many years, and she's a total NYC bad ass, having worked for every A-list photography production house in the entirety of New York City over the last 10 years, AND being my hilarious, loving and beautiful friend.
Introducing baby to pup can be stressful... or just hilarious!
Photography on a a rainy day in Clinton Hill is never dull with a cutie like this!
This lucky little man landed in a house full of girls! With three sisters and his gorgeous mama to dote on him, it's no surprise that this was one of the most sweet and serene newborn sessions I've ever done. At 7 days old, baby Luca was just totally calm and collected, enjoying the attention, giving me a chance to shoot while he was awake, and then soon enough, sound asleep.
Just dreamy.
Snooze away little Luca! We are happy to just pass you around and around. We'll even let Papa have a turn.
<3
Family circle
I'm eagerly going out West to wear flip-flops, eat real tacos, and shoot families and kids in the most incredible golden light in the world (that's right, that perfect light is only in California, my home state!)
Space is limited, but please do email for information! Newborns, teenagers, big families, small families, it's all worth documenting. Call me!
ana@anaphoto.co
When your bestie has a baby, it's always an exciting time. But this little girl's arrival was extra special because I'm already so in love with her older sister!
Newborn shoots at home can be the sweetest experience for a photographer. It's a moment to be a loving, active contributor by directing tired parents into poses that you know they'll feel beautiful in later, but also it's being completely invisible, being the silent documentarian to the momentous occasion that a growing family at home really is. It's their first few hours as a whole. It's such an honor.
I kinda think my job is rad.
Welcome to our world, Stella. I plan to eagerly over-document your life. (with love!)
Battery Park City, New York
A tiny golden goose has arrived!
Custom wall art by Kultjah
Proud Papa
To document this sweet new life in such a beautiful home is truly a fabulous task. My longtime friend Jenn Falik is a gal who needs no introduction. Her style and taste are legendary, and her newest addition is already carrying on the tradition.
Welcome, Goldie girl! Your big sister can't take her eyes off you. What a lucky duck.
Can you die for this fabulous crib sheet from Little Woolf?
Goldie Nora
This family has a special place in my heart. Photo producer, child wrangler and former magazine editor Sarah gave me one of my first career "big breaks" when she hired me for an American Baby magazine shoot many years ago, and has been a cheerful sounding board, super-supporter and beautiful friend ever since.
When she married her hilarious and hunky husband Ethan, ("...yes, you can mention me on your blog, but only about the obvious stuff... like how I am built like a tree, yet move like a gazelle...") I was thrilled, and when little Bennett came along, I floored it out to Connecticut to meet him!
Little Bennett was so happy and smiley... I feel like he is already creating his first one-liners in that sweet little developing brain of his.
Norwalk, CT
I'll be here all week! Tip your waitress.
What would you do with a drunken (sleeping!) sailor? (one eye isn't sleeping!)
stifling a laugh... why's the lady flying over my crib? I think she's gonna fall.
Look! Bennett has a tiny toupee!
Bennett, I can't wait until you learn to talk. Oh, the things you will say!
<3
Here's a recent newborn session I love! Having known this little gal's mama for many years and having shot her older brother only made my excitement for this session more concentrated. There's something really fun about shooting the new sibling of a child I know and love, especially if I also shot them at the same age. I love spotting familiar mannerisms and expressions, and the similarities in this case were visible at just nine days old. Older brother Derek was away in school but trust me - these two are peas in a pod!
Photoshoots are nap-friendly.
Introducing baby Zoe, the happiest baby on the block. She was one of the most eager subjects I've encountered in forever! At nine days old she seemed to follow me around the room with her eyes. She was very interested in all of us moving and chattering around her as we fluffed pillows and planned our angles. Perhaps a future assistant?
between-shot snuggles
Finally, a snack and some sleep. A job well done!
Putting a newborn to sleep is no easy feat. (Duh)
“I’ve got it! This is the formula. Listen closely. Rock, rock, twist-while-cooing, rock, walk, make SHHHH sound, repeat. ”
"It works every time!" --said no Mom ever.
While there's no hard fast rule for getting baby to sleep, I found beauty in the process of trying. And then I got to read books and chase baby Isabelle's big brother! I left the hard stuff to Mom.
Night-night, Isabelle...?
Looks like we're almost there! (sigh)
thinking about it...
Thanks for the swaddle! So, anyone up for a round of gin rummy?
My newest little niece is here! As soon as I got the news I swerved off to the nearest Babies R Us to buy a tiny eyelet white dress. The impulse to do that is STRONG and unwavering.
And then the perfect little face.
Us aunties grudgingly shared holding-the-baby duties, with the new mama as referee.
Simone, 10 hours old
Love, Ellaire.
