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Friday, November 6, 2009

My Best Newborn Yet | Mt. Juliet Newborn Photography { frogs and faeries }

I feel bad saying this because I've been so lucky with the best newborn babies and parents ever, but I have to give credit where credit is due. Luke was the best newborn I have had - Evuh!!!

Luke was born at 37 weeks, and his parents did a great job of getting him in as soon as he came home from the hospital. Luckily. little Luke didn't have to spend any time in the NICU, and I met him at just 4 days old and under 5 lbs! He was a little bug, but oh, so, so good. Luke's session is a testament to scheduling newborns ASAP. The younger they are, the more deeply they sleep and they are still very flexible. Luke didn't mind at all the crazy positions I was putting him in!

When I arrived, Mom was just finishing up nursing Luke which gave me just the perfect amount of time to set up. Then, Dad took Luke for a little burp, and Luke fell asleep on Dad's chest. And that's all she wrote; let the fat lady sing! Luke NEVER woke up! He never even stirred! AND he didn't poop or pee once! What a little angel!

I could have stayed all day with Luke and his awesome parents. Mom is totally in love with her new man, and Dad is smitten with his new family. As I was setting up, I overheard him tell Mom how beautiful she looked. (Sorry to call you out, Dad, but I just love things like that!). And Dad's not exaggerating - at 4 days postpartum, Mom is GORGEOUS! I can't imagine that she could get any prettier! I have some great family images that aren't going to make it into this post (hey - I had to stop somewhere!), but I hope to post again in a few days with them.

Introducing Luke Alan:

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I love just how tiny he looks in this one!
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We even mohawked his hair!
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And moved on to his nursery:
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And finally into a bassinet that his Wa-Wa (that's his granny!) made him:
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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

He is a gorgeous baby!
Leila

Cindy Schultz said...

oh my goodness! these are gorgeous and I love your use of natural light. He is soooo sweet.

Leandra said...

OMG- the one of him near the window next to the bear- PRICELESS!!! It shows how absolutely tiny he is- I would cherish that as a mom. It will also be fun to photograph him there with the same bear as he grows.

Megan said...

I love those black and whites. So sweet!

Anonymous said...

He is adorable! You did a great job, as usual!

Sara Vick

Kristen said...

Fantastic shots of a beautiful baby! Loving his little mohawk and that shot in the nursery with the bear melts my heart.

Gabensysmom said...

Oh, so, so, precious!!! Great work, love how you positioned him :)

Becky said...

These are gorgeous - beautiful images and fabulous work. They are going to LOVE these.

julie said...

What a tiny peanut! Great job on these! My favorite is the nursery shot on his window seat...shows how trult tiny he was!!

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