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Little Lady | Pennsylvania Newborn Photography

jsiever11 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:50:09 +0000

You know how sometimes when you meet someone through someone else, you know why your mutual acquaintance is so crazy about them? So it was with this mama. We have a mutual friend, someone I’ve known and adored since she was young (she was my baby sister’s first babysitter) and then she grew into an adult who, in a word, rocks. So when she gave this mama a gift certificate for a session and gushed about how amazing she was, when I met her, I knew what the hype was about. She and her husband are darling, sweet wonderful parents to this little sweet peanut. I am often in awe of how graceful and calm the new mamas I encounter in this job are, as I was frantic, harried and neurotic. None of that here – she and her sweet husband were giggly, blissful and calm.

Levi | Wilmington Newborn Photography

jsiever11 — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:59:40 +0000

The best part about doing maternity + newborn sessions bundled together is that after I’ve met the fabulous parents to be, I get to go back a few weeks later and meet that baby whose arrival was so anticipated!

It was no exception when I went to see baby Levi. I really ~~nearly~~ squealed when I walked through the door, he was just that cute. I met him on his 7th day of life, and I had so much fun photographing him! He was a dream baby model – by that I mean he just slept and slept, so I was able to get so many great photos of him in a short period of time.

I always love getting shots of parents when I do my newborn sessions. Even when parents think they don’t want photos of themselves, I think those are ones they treasure later when they remember how small their baby was at first, since it’s true that they grow so fast.

I just adore this family and am so glad that I was able to work with them and get to know them. They are truly beautiful on the inside and out. (Of course, you know that Shaun treated me to some hilarity and some great expressive faces when Levi peed during their family photos, too!) I feel so fortunate that you trusted me to capture such an important milestone in your family’s life.

Loving the little contented smiles he gave throughout the session. This boy knows he’s loved.

Love is pain, indeed. <3

Beautiful mama (seriously love her), beautiful moment. Baby smile too?! Best photo ever!

If you know me at all, you know that this photo nearly stopped my heart when I saw it. I want a huge canvas of this in my office.

Cari and Shaun, you two are meant to be. You’re both so amazing – I’m so glad you found each other! And so glad that Levi has you. <3

Baby Boy | Media Newborn Photographer

jsiever11 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:24:26 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting this sweet boy and his mama a few weeks ago. I couldn’t believe that a baby this young was giving me such great eye contact with the camera! Maybe he’ll grow up to be a model – he is handsome enough. I always love solo shots, but the ones of him and his mama are my favorites!

You guys were awesome, A – so great to meet you. Enjoy!

Twin Boys! | Philadelphia Newborn Photography

jsiever11 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:50:14 +0000

I drove to meet this family wondering what you do if you have twins; how you survive the first few weeks at home with two brand new babies. Well, their parents showed me: you quickly figure out that you and your husband are a team and, if you are like these boys’ parents, you operate as a well-oiled machine after a few short days. Wow! They are amazing, Mama and Daddy D. Giving bottles, holding two babies at once, swaddle one, change the other one’s diaper, easy peasy. I couldn’t believe them, and on not that many hours of sleep.

The other thing I worried about was how I would tell them apart. They were kind enough to have babies that were not identical, although equally adorable. Baby N was a sweet little sleepy head, while baby L was the little rascal – I would think he was asleep, but as soon as I’d ever so gently lay him down, up he’d pop to see what was going on. Eventually they both fell asleep at the same time, but I worked for it. (Okay, so did both of their parents, too.)

D Family, you guys are adorable and amazing. I feel like we are old friends!

Never Stop Learning | Philadelphia Newborn Photography

jsiever11 — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:42:27 +0000

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting the amazing Amber from for a newborn workshop. Amber’s “Little Posers” workshop was all about newborn photography. It was so cool to see Amber in action (and to finally get to meet her, we’ve “known” one another from an online forum for about seven years!) and to get to learn from one of the best at what she does.

Below are some of the images of our first model, a three day old (!) sweetheart who was an amazing subject with a lot of black hair and the most divine lips ever!

And a darling 11 day old boy both solo and with his beautiful mama.

I’ll be bringing some new tips and tricks to your newborn session thanks to the Little Posers workshop!