The Davidsons/ Schwenksville Maternity & Newborn Photography

One of the greatest perks of being a portrait photographer is sharing in the joys of family life, particularly when that family is growing.  And most definitely when that family is growing with baby #1!  It is an amazing and special gift to witness and capture the excitement of expecting parents, and the overwhelming love poured out over their newborn baby.

Such was the case with Scott and Carla as they anticipated and then celebrated the birth of their baby boy Riley.  The love that enveloped this home and this little man were extraordinary and I actually found myself in tears as I edited these images.  There is nothing more precious in life than family.

Here are a few of our favorites from the maternity and newborn sessions.

Congratulations to you Carla and Scott.

It was such a joy for me to share in the celebration of your precious little Riley!

Make sure to give him lots of hugs and cuddles for me!

Keep smiling!

Jen

Our Special Visit

A few weeks ago, we had a very special visit from a very special someone. Aunt Dani came to see us during her visit from New Zealand! She came with some super fun treats for the kids to open up and enjoy, but the most special treat she brought was not yet ready to play with!

Aunt Dani is pregnant with cousin Lebo #1, and it was so fun for the kids (especially Brady girl) to spend time with Aunt Dani, to feel baby kicking, and to hear all about baby details- what the baby's name could be, whether we think it's a girl or boy (Brady hopes girl, Scotty hopes boy- of course!), and whether baby will have gorgeous red hair like his/her momma! The kids loved relishing in the joy of their new cousin.

But I think I had the most fun because, of course, I had to steal Aunt Dani away and capture a few portraits of her in this special and oh so beautiful season. It was super fun and very special for me to take these photographs, as that is my little niece or nephew growing in there. It was a very special gift for me to take these and I had a wonderful time.

Aunt Dani is now back in New Zealand with Uncle Ned (we miss you guys!), but we are all looking forward to another visit, next time from all three of them! We cannot wait to smother Baby Lebo with hugs, kisses, and lots of love! And you can be sure that when that time comes, I'll have my camera with me!

We love you Baby Lebo and your mommy and daddy too! We can't wait to meet you!

Love,

Aunt Jen

Oh Baby!

I have recently had the wonderful treat of photographing some gorgeous moms-to-be. Since my "Watch Me Grow" package seems such a good fit for these moms, I've also been able to photograph their precious little newborns too! I have gone completely ga ga for maternity and newborn photography! After all, there are few things more beautiful than a pregnant mommy, only one of which is her brand new child.

Here are a few shots from recent maternity/newborn sessions.

Courtney and Junior were a beautiful couple enjoying the anticipation of their first child! They did not share baby Haiden's name until he was born!

Just a few weeks later, I was back in their home to photograph little Haiden, and I just fell head over heels for this little guy- just like his mom and dad, and everyone else who laid eyes on him! He was such a beautiful baby and so easy too! Hardly cried, slept through most of our shooting, and never even soiled my props! I was so smitten!

And finally, I shared an evening with Colleen and Chad, another beautiful couple awaiting the arrival of their first baby, a little girl they're naming Colbie (love it!). This session was extra fun as Colleen had once been a student and FH player of mine. When did I get so old? Ah well, it was great fun and Colleen was absolutely glowing!

Baby Colbie has yet to arrive, but I am looking so forward to photographing another little beauty! In the meantime, I thought I'd reach out to all you moms out there and ask if perhaps you might comment below and offer Colleen and Courtney (and any other new mommas out there) your favorite or best piece of advice for this wonderful and crazy challenge called mommyhood. Please pitch in and offer them a tip, something that helped you get through those first couple of months, those sleepless nights, those moments of uncertainty and panic.

As for me, well, I have two. First, sleep when baby sleeps! Don't do the laundry, or vacuum, or catch up on chores. That can wait. Your rest cannot. And second, pat yourself on the back every day. What you are doing is hard, it's brand new, it's the greatest and toughest challenge you'll probably ever face. You're doing great. Give yourself lots of credit.

Hugs to all you moms out there! Including mine! ;)

Jen