He's here! | Newborn Photography | Los Gatos, CA

January 11, 2012, 10:20pm, Nathan James entered into our world. 

What a gift, such a blessing that I get to be mama to this boy. 

I'm amazed, in awe and so honored.
He's here!

I've spent the last 8 weeks getting to know this mellow little man and witnessing love bloom bigger in all of us. And to think, I was so scared to have boy--scared that I wouldn't be able to love him as much as I love Ava, scared that I wouldn't feel as connected. I had many lessons to learn ahead of me and I've already learned some of them, one of the biggest being that I can't even fathom the miracles that happen in my life. All the greatness that I could imagine doesn't come close to measuring up to the greatness that  some magnificent power in the universe gives me. I'm left in overwhelm with feelings of love and gratitude. And after that I'm reminded to trust.--just trust that it will be good. Many have said they feel Nathan is an old soul and I believe it. A happy old soul :) He smiled when he met Ava. I almost burst into tears. How special. Though this adjustment has been really tough on her, she truly loves him I can see that in her gentleness toward him. She can't pronounce "th" yet, so while we call him Nathan, she calls him "Nafan" and I love that.

Thank you to all that have offered love and support in these past 8 weeks.
Whether it be food, clothes, a visit, a listening ear for the wonderment, or tears during the tougher times, or all the enthusiasm shared, even on Facebook, and for the patience in waiting to hear back from me, none of it has gone unnoticed or unappreciated.
I'm so blessed to be so supported.
Thank you!

 Click the link below and see a short video I put together in bits and pieces before I went to bed each night of highlights from the 1st 4 weeks of his life:

Nathan's Birth

Baby Lucy | 6 Months. | Bay Area Children's Photographer

Scrumptious!

This is my new little niece, Lucy.

I got to meet her for the 1st time over the Thanksgiving holiday and I couldn't resist getting her nakie and shooting her rolls and soft baby skin.

She's so cuddly and such a good baby.

I love the age too!

She was rolling all over, so curious about the camera, and so playful.

Just thought I'd share her sweetness with you too.

Love you, Lucy! xx

Baby Cara. 4 weeks, 5 lbs. | Bay Area Newborn Photography

I can't think of a better way to go out on maternity leave than to spend an hour and a half with this beautiful newborn baby. Baby Cara.

Oh, she is so special and so tiny.

She's still just 5 lbs, gaining quickly though, and 4 weeks old. 

We had to be sure to keep her warm enough. She was only really happy swaddled in mommy's arms, which is so sweet and makes perfect sense to me. 

She was so aware that I was there. All she wanted to do was fall asleep, but the click of my camera would startle her every time. Sweet little thing.

I really enjoyed talking to her mom and dad about what newborn life is like. 

I remembered!! 

This got me really excited to have my own. Just 4 more weeks (if I make it that long).

Thank you for inviting me into your home, Elisa and Jonathan. 

Enjoy Baby Cara!

:)

Shaeffer Holiday Shoot | Bay Area Family Photography

Look how much Kaitlyn has grown!

You've seen her on the blog a few times and I'm always so happy to photograph her :) 

She's such a petite little princess and full of joy!

Here she is in her red Christmas dress. 

We had a great family holiday shoot together! 

This family is really so naturally loving. 

I love watching them together. 

Wishing you guys a wonderful holiday! 

Kong Holiday Shoot | Bay Area Family Photography

What a cute family!

We had fun walking through Stanford and finding the right spots and moments for a good photo :)

Such handsome brothers too!

Enjoy their holiday sneak peek!

Hanson Holiday Peek | Bay Area Family Photography

I love photographing this family.

 I feel so blessed that they continue to ask me to. 

Kekoa is growing so fast and soon to be a big brother! I couldn't be more happy for them. 

We celebrated at the end of our holiday shoot together with some big brother shots. 

I love you guys! xo

Enjoy this handsome guy among the trees & mustard greens.

Biehl Holiday Shoot Sneak Peek | Bay Area Family Photography

Aren't these some good lookin' kids?!

I had a blast running through Stanford's campus with them to capture their awesome kid spirits.

And a compliment of all compliments: after I posted these photos on facebook, someone who knows these guys personally said I had captured each of their personalities in one shot (the b&w below). That's my goal! I was so happy to hear it!

Happy Holidays to this great family!

 I loved meeting you!

:)