Utah Lifestyle Newborn Photographer | Baby C

So, I've started considering myself a lifestyle-ish newborn photographer.  Not sure if that is an official category of photography, but it's where I feel like I fit.  I left behind my traditional studio about 6 months ago and haven't looked back since.  Photographing newborns in their own home as given me reign to embrace my more artistic side when it comes to newborns.  I love capturing unique angles and using natural light to give my pictures an airy and emotional feel.

This session is one of my recent favorites.  The little peanut is the 5th boy in his family!  The last picture with all the boys I consider a miracle shot, since we were able to get all 4 older boys looking at me at the same time, with somewhat decent expressions on their faces.  I admit may or may not have had to remove a fruit snack that was stuck to the 18 month olds face, since that was the only way we could get him to sit still for more than 2 seconds, but fruit snacks can work wonders with toddlers and whatever works right?

If you are interested in booking a newborn session with me you please visit my information page or contact me, I would love to hear from you!  If you would like to see all my current work check out my Facebook page.  Thanks so much and enjoy this sweet little chub and his handsome big brothers.

Bloom and Grow Photography | Day 100 (Utah Family Photographer)

Here it is, day 100 of my "365 - a picture a day" project.  First of all, I can't believe I've made it this far.  When I set this goal back in January, I really wasn't sure how well I would do.  I tend to be a tad lazy about pulling my camera out unless I'm on a scheduled photoshoot...

I admit that some days I dread having to come up with a picture, but I can also say that this has been such a rewarding experience.  Not only do I feel like I've grown as a photographer, but I've also captured moments that are so precious and special to our family.  My kids love looking through these pictures and laughing at themselves.  These images have captured our everyday lives and are memories that I know will be cherished.

So, in honor of day 100, I've posted some of my favorite images so far from the year.  Each picture has a story behind it and I sit here and smile as I look through.  If you've have ever considered a 365 or something similar, I encourage you to give it a try.  I think you will be surprised at how much you can end up enjoying the challenge.  Hope you enjoy a recap of my 100 days.

Bloom and Grow Photography | Baby C (Utah Birth Newborn Photographer)

(This is the fourth post in an 11-on-11 project I am participating in this year with a group of insanely talented photographers from around the world. 11 pictures, on the 11th of each month. The only “rule” is one of the images has to be a self portrait. To see the previous posts click HERE or how about HERE.)

Something a little different this month.  This is my bestie, best friend, BFF or whatever you want to call her.  We met a few years back, okay more like 8 years back, when she moved into the house two doors down from me.  I brought her a plate of cookies (because I'm an awesome neighbor like that) and we have been inseparable ever since.

She recently gave birth to her one, two, three, four... oh yeah, FIFTH BOY and asked if I would be willing to take birth pictures.  I jumped at the chance to seal our friendship in stone and be a part of this special moment.

I can't even begin to describe what an incredible experience this was.  It's very different being a spectator during a delivery instead of the one in labor.  These pictures are intense, tender and real.  Like truly moments that will never happen again even if you have multiple pregnancies because each one is so different.  I look through the pics I took and even I want to start crying.

It was impossible to narrow over 400 hundred pictures down to 11.  As you can see, I ended up with 11ish...for this post groupings of pictures count as one. :)  Hope you enjoy the birth of Baby Cohen.

And the selfie...one day this will get easier to take, right??

Thanks so much for browsing!

Now continue the circle and head on over to visit the lovely and incredibly talented Taryn Boyd with Blu Hippo Photography.