Gorgeous little Amelia arrived into this world only 6 days before I had the good fortune of taking these images of her. My favourite time to photograph newborns! Once we eventually got her off to sleep, she behaved like a perfect angel for us (love her) and pretty much allowed us to play with her as we pleased.
You may remember big brother Oliver from a few weeks ago when we had a photography session before Amelia’s arrival. When mum Jane was asking me what ideas we had for sibling shots, we weren’t hopeful of the results given the energetic little soul Oliver was and keeping him still while holding Amelia was going to be one hard shot to accomplish. That’s when Jane suggested we wait until Oliver had his nap. I almost didn’t believe her when she said you could do anything to him when he was asleep and he wouldn’t know.
Well, this is the result…
Yep, that’s a fast asleep newborn cuddling into her fast asleep older brother. No jokes.
Oliver was moved into this position, had a squirmy newborn placed on top of him and resettled, all without batting an eyelid. Honestly, I was in hysterics over the whole thing. I still can’t get over the fact he slept through this all!
Some more sneak peeks of baby Amelia:
{Congratulations again J&J on the birth of Amelia. I had a lovely morning with you all, and loved taking Amelia’s images for you. Give both of the kidlets a cuddle from me!}
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NO WAY!! I literally gasped out loud when i scrolled down to the first shot. Once in a life time, wonderful, wonderful job!
That first shot…unbelievable! Mum and dad will feel so lucky to have that image, it is priceless.
That first photo is just incredible…..how precious.
oh wow I cant believe he fell asleep!!! Awesome shot!!
Great session love those wraps
How amazing knowing that they are both really asleep. That is so beautiful. A moment caught that any parent would treasure forever.
That first shot is magic!! but the others are so good also. Love your work!!
Yay on the first one. Perfectly lovely – what a great idea to incorporate the sibling like that.
That first photo is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, K! What a precious moment!
the wrap looks great! you are the master of newborn photography!
Kristen, once again thank you thank you thank you. I’m only now getting a chance to write this as life is rather hectic with a toddler and a newborn (as you will soon know!). We absolutely love that first shot and knew we would when we were taking it. It was one of those special moments that you just know is going to be good. Our two beautiful babies together in such an amazing photo. Thank you and can’t wait to see all of them! xo
I am the grandfather of little Amelia and Oliver…these certainly are amazing photo’s, the one of Amelia and Oliver asleep together with be priceless on their 21st Birthdays….it’s a fair way away but I can’t wait….thanks for brightening my day!!
Jane – that first photo HAS to be a canvas….OMG beautiful.
Kristen, you are a genius!!!!!
=D
I literally have goose bumps after seeing that first photos and knowing they’re both asleep…