I have noticed with each new client, I get to try something new, maybe go a little outside of my comfort zone. It was hard to believe but when Kadie asked me to take her maternity portraits outside, I realized I am always shooting in studio. So I was hyped and nervous all at the same time.
It was the perfect balance of wind, sun, shade and location, plus she was a gorgeous mommy-to-be!
Its one thing to shoot outdoors for yourself but I had gotten spoiled by controling the environment for too long with strobes. So this was acutually about 2 months ago but we both had so much scheduled that I didn’t see her again until after Jonathan arrived and it was time for his first portraits.
One of my favorites! She gave me some great shots.
She got to experience some more firsts with me. I recently invested in some new props/furniture to add a little variety and elegance to these shots. 
I like the idea of doing my norm of closeups and such but I have been drawn to the idea of really pulling back and seeing this tiny thing in their huge new world. Establishing that idea of size and space really puts into perspective how delicate and special each little one is.
On that note, ALWAYS remember that a newborn runs the show!!!! No matter how much you plan and how much you bring with you, if that little one doesn’t want to, good luck to you. I actually did shots over a period of 2 days. Jonathan was a bit over a week so I had prepared myself for it to be either really smooth or crazy so I was ok. Mom on the other hand was worried that it wasn’t going to work out. Just remember, moms have alot to worry about and do your best to get what you need and don’t let them stress. I love Anne Geddes (got to meet her in Phoenix-whoohoo!!) but every mom thinks it is going to be this quiet little wonderland of a time where the baby is a doll that you can make do anything. I got to see how Anne has set up her studio and the time it takes to get that one series of images and moms out there would be shocked. When I come to your home I doubt with hormones going crazy you are going to want to keep it at 85 degrees. I figure I will try to get the basics in first and then try any new stuff either I brought along or the moms have come up with.
Kadie and Jonathan were so great. 
I am posting some of the shots of peace as well as funny takes on what has become a pretty commomn shot photogs get of newborns. Combined with the lighting (which was my attempt to give it alittle flair from the usual shots) the state Jonathan is in made it priceless! I like that this shot was not too cookie cutter.
And then there are the ones we all agreed were what our goal was to capture. (Both Kadie and I didn’t even remember the moments of calm on the bench.)
One of my favorites- Knowing he is looking right at momma.
Two more shots on the bench but in black and white…
Let me know!!