Penny | Fort Worth Newborn Photography

You might be able to guess from the sheer amount of pictures in this post, but I really, really loved this session.

Baby Penelope was born into such a sweet family, and she is an apple that did not fall at all far from the tree--just as calm and easy going as the rest of her group. Mind you, I only know these guys through this session, but there was something so real, and genuine, and kind about them. Plus, the artist in me totally adored shooting in their home. The doors and windows were open and the whole space just had an home-y, peaceful, collected feel about it.

And big brother? I mean...complete doll. He played his guitar for me and happily held baby sister for me and told me everything he knew about all the planets. Well probably not everything; this boy is filled with information and I left thinking I really need to be teaching my daughter more ;)

Congratulations K family...you have some precious babies!

Bonnets and Bows | DFW Baby Photography

These girls are growing so fast! This 9-month shoot was my fourth time to photograph them, and I can't tell you how fun it is to see all the new changes with each new visit. Last time I photographed them, at 6 months, they weren't sitting up unassisted yet. This time, they are pulling up and standing and trying to grab my camera :)

These girls have a gorgeous nursery, but we actually ventured outside with them for part of their session this time and it was a hoot. They are moving everywhere, so sitting on a dock trying to keep two mobile babies safe was pretty entertaining. We also photographed them in their bonnets for the first time, and oh my word. Nothing cuter.

All this being said. I have a confession to make. Even though this is my job, I still totally understand the hesitancy to hire a photographer for multiple sessions. It's definitely an investment and I definitely get it. But then when I have clients like these, who I have been working with since their First 48 in the hospital, I'm reminded again of why these sessions are so wonderful. What a treasure these parents have, having all these ordinary moments in pictures. The common saying about days being long and years being short surely can't be more true than when raising twins. The days are infinitely more busy and that first year must go by infinitely more quickly. I hope that these pictures provide them with tangible memories of the first year with their babies...arguably the most special, filled-with-tiny-moments year any parent will ever have.

Next time I see them they will be ONE!

Mason 3 Mo | DFW Baby Photography

Why is it, when I'm trying to catch up from a week of illness and not a lot of work getting done, that my website decides to have a thousand glitches?

Fortunately, one of the benefits of what I do is, well....you can see below. Babies. Babies remind you of all that is good. Their snuggly bodies and bright eyes make you forget your silly, trivial complaints. Not only do I get to look at pictures of these sweet blessings all day, but I've got one here at home to bring me back to reality.

Just last night before dinner, I had finished this post and went to save it. As you can probably guess, it all disappeared. Gone. Square one. And in order to get dinner on the table in time, I wasn't able to start over. So I slammed my laptop shut and picked up the little person who's hands had been reaching up for me and went outside for a walk.

Watching her little feet kick and hearing her squeal with happiness, her tiny hands pointing out everything that we passed...the frustration melted away. It's not of much condolence to this sweet family who probably would have loved to see their pictures last night, but I know they understand. Because they have this little face too. And there's not much wrong in the world when you get to have this face staring back at you.