Brayden

 Meet Brayden.

 So tiny and so sweet.

Not only does he have football socks on his tiny feet...

  Brayden also has tiny fingers,

tiny toes,

a cute little ear,

 a luxurious head of hair,

and a momma who loves him so!

 Thank you, Chelsea for sharing your beautiful baby boy with me.

 I hope your bond with your baby grows stronger and stronger as the years go by.

Autumn

Meet my gorgeous niece, Autumn!  

She is about 4 weeks old in these photos and was a complete natural in front of the camera. 

Her mommy is my oldest sister, Amy.

We had so much fun dressing up this sweetie.  

I loved Autumn's tiny little features.

Look at that tiny little cry of hers.

Those tiny cries made her mommy sad.

It didn't take much to calm Autumn down.

And these last two are just ones that I loved how they turned out in black and white:

Thank you, Autumn for being such a good baby! 

You were a dream to work with and I'm glad that you could come visit my family 

for a few days before your big move to New York.

I know you'll look completely different the next time I see you.

Aunt Lisa loves you!!!

ATTN all Photographers of Newborns:

This is a must read article from iheartfaces.com.  Here is the link to Over 100 of the Best Newborn Baby Photography Tutorials & How-To Tips From Around the Web... the jackpot of all newborn photography tips and tricks!  It'll take me a long time to explore all the ideas referenced in this article.  Enjoy!

The Newest Talbot Family Member

Meet the Talbot Family.  

They just welcomed Rhys into their family.

A sweet new baby boy... what a perfect gift for this time of year.

Rhys has: 

Tiny fingers.

Tiny toes.

A tiny yawn and a wriggled up nose.

A full head of hair 

and a Daddy that rocks.

Rhys is so lucky...

can't you see?!

He is only 12 days old

and is happy as can be.

Rhys was a dream to photograph.  He was wide awake the whole time.  My friend, Stephanie kept Rhys happy with little drink breaks.  I made sure to bump up the heat in my house for the photo session because I didn't want the baby to get cold.  This was my first time using my kitchen as a "studio."  I dragged my table to the middle of the room.  I threw my nice white comforter over the table and on top of that I put another white blanket over a Boppy pillow. I had so much fun and feel that I rocked this session using just my 18-55mm kit lens!  I did this photo session around 10am.  My sheer-like window curtains acted as a filter for the morning light.  Oh, and I must give a shout out to Me Ra Koh and her new book, "Your Baby in Pictures."  I had Stephanie flip through the newborn baby section of the book and select the photo recipes she wanted me to capture.  I'm happy to report that I got the shots!  It is an awesome book that walks parents through the steps in capturing memorable photos of their baby's first year.  Me Ra Koh gives easy to follow steps for parents with a point and shoot camera or a DSLR camera.

K's Newborn Picture

photo by: Lisa Ward

K is 2 weeks old in this photo.  I took this picture in my dining room because this is the room in my house that gets the best light.  I just moved the table and chairs over, threw this colorful rug of mine on the floor, gently placed K on the rug, and viola!  I still want to attempt to get more pictures of her as a newborn, you know to showcase her tiny hands and feet.  Wish me luck.  I'm new at taking "professional" newborn photos. 

I Am A Child of God

I am a child of God,

And he has sent me here,

Has given me an earthly home

With parents kind and dear.

I am a child of God,

And so my needs are great;

Help me to understand his words

Before it grows too late.

I am a child of God.

Rich blessings are in store;

If I but learn to do his will,

I’ll live with him once more.

I am a child of God.

His promises are sure;

Celestial glory shall be mine

If I can but endure.

Lead me, guide me,

walk beside me,

Help me find the way.

Teach me all that I must do

To live with him someday.

Words: Naomi Ward Randall, 1908–2001. © 1957 IRI. Fourth verse © 1978 IRI

Music: Mildred Tanner Pettit, 1895–1977. © 1957 IRI. Arr. by Darwin Wolford, b. 1936. Arr. © 1989 IRI

See also Hymns (1985), no. 301, for a four-part arrangement in a higher key.

Psalm 82:6 - I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Mosiah 4:15 - But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve one another. D&C 14:7 - And, if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.

K's 1 Month Glamor Shots taken by ME!

I haven't been back to church yet since K was born.  This last Sunday while everyone else was at church, I got trigger happy taking photos.  My photographer friend, Kristin Brown, gave me some tips on newborn photography.  I set up my "studio" on our guest bed conveniently positioned right under a window.  I used the light from the window to get these photos.  For my first attempt taking studio-like newborn photos, I was pleased with how they turned out.  K was SO good for me.  Here are some of my favorites: