Seattle Newborn Photographer | Tacoma Baby Photographer | Maternity Jennifer Wilcox Photog

Carrie came all the way from Gig Harbor to see me for her maternity photography session.  She is beautiful and was a natural in front of the camera.  We laughed at how this swim suit cover up made the perfect maternity dress for her portraits!  Who knew that cover ups had a secret life as portrait wear!  She rocked every single outfit and pose and I am so excited to share her images with her.  But wow did she turn into a glowing, pregnant diva when we turned on the fan.  I think every woman deserves a portrait session with a fan involved.   Just a touch of movement in your hair with the aid of wind can take a beautiful portrait to fabulous!  I am so excited to see her again in a few weeks when her son comes!!!  I am planning some super gorgeous mommy and baby portraits!  Stay tuned.

Hosanna came to me for her newborn photography session when she was just a few days old.  How is it possible that she wouldn’t sleep a wink.  No amounts of cuddles and comforting would woo this little one into slumber.  So I had to get creative and photograph this wide awake angel just the way she wanted to be, totally engaged in everything I did.  I laughed as I commented to her parents that it was as if you could see the gears turning in her head.  She surveyed the room, followed me as I walked around preparing sets, even fought her way out of every swaddle.  She is strong physically and mentally this little pint of spunk;-)  I love this portrait.  I look at it and could write a thousand captions:

“What cha doing…”

“Umm…I don’t think so…”

“I see you…”

Hosanna why do I get the feeling that you are going to be the kind of girl that wants to be 100% involved in everything that is going on around you?  Maybe the kind of girl that can’t stand to not be part of the action.  Possibly a baby genius!

I was so excited to have the opportunity to be Olivia’s baby photographer last week.  She is such a doll.  Years ago while looking online for Christmas card ideas for my family I stumbled across a portrait like this from a photographer.  I didn’t even have becoming a newborn photographer in my sites.  When Olivia’s Mom contacted me about some Christmas portraits of her little girl I knew I had to recreate this amazing set I had seen so many years earlier.  (so no credit for the brilliant idea…that goes to Buttons and Bows Photography).

One of the reasons I love this set is that it conveys an idea that is dear to me.  Our children are our gifts.  They are the best parts of us.  They are our hopes, our dreams, the reason for enduring.  When I look at the greatest blessings in my life the top four are my precious children and I am sure Olivia’s mom feels the same way.  There isn’t anything more valuable in this world than a child that loves you.  Sophocles wrote that children are what anchor a mother to life.  That is SO TRUE.  Each child is a little piece of their parents.  Being a mother is such a significant job.  We create people!!!  And then we mold them into wonderful individuals.  A great man once said that no success can compensate for failure in the home.  I know that is true.  I know that in this busy world there is nothing more important than nurturing and raising these beautiful gifts that we have been given.  I hope that every time Olivia’s Mom looks into her big curious eyes she will know that she is about the most important work; raising a daughter.

Olivia you are a cherished gift., a piece of your mother and part of your father.  A little piece of perfection here to bless those around you!

As a Mom, do you have favorite places to snuggle and cuddle your babies?  I do.  It is my bed.  Beds are perfect cozy places.  When Alexa came to her baby photography session with a blanket and a snugly friend, she had half of the makings for a bed set;-)  So I quickly threw together the rest.  Cozy means snug, comfortable and warm.  Being cozy is all about affection and cherished moments.  I love when my children come into my room in the morning ( a little less so in the middle of the night) to climb into bed and cuddle with me.  I love their warm little bodies, sweet smelling hair and soft rounded hands.  Being with such sweetness, with the added comfort of a soft bed and silky smooth warm blankets, is my definition of Heaven!  I hope you all have a special place to connect and create special memories;-)

When you were a kid did you dream about being a twin.  Having a sibling that you were “connected” to; a sister that would always have your back.  I did and as a brand new wife I was so excited about the thought of having twins.  And then I had a baby.  And now I wonder how parents of multiples ever survive!  Sure there is double the pleasure and double the fun, but also double the feedings and diapers.   Thank goodness for moments like a newborn photography session where parents of twins can sit back and enjoy their babies.  I am super excited to deliver portraits like this one with both babies ASLEEP, so that mom can remember that it does happen;-)  All silliness aside I am super excited for this family.  These little ladies will surely be very loved and treasured!

Two faces to wash, and four dirty hands
Two insistent voices, making demands
Twice as much crying, when things go wrong
The four eyes closing, with slumber song
Twice as many garments, blowing on the line
Two cherubs in the wagon, soaking up sunshine
Work I do for twins, naturally comes double
But four arms to hug me, repay all my trouble.
~Author Unknown