Several years ago I nervously drove to the home of a family from my church to photograph their new baby. I didn’t know the couple very well and hadn’t shot many newborns, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. A few hours later I left with captures I knew they would be happy with, that I was proud of AND with the beginnings of a friendship underway. Ten weeks ago Annah and John welcomed a 2nd baby girl, Juliet. I wasn’t nearly as nervous this time. Just excited to play with my friends and their new baby. 
John’s mother died when he was 19-years-old and left him this ring. The first shot is Juliet’s baby toes and the second is big sister Claire’s little hand at her newborn session almost 3 years ago. It’s so special to have something of hers for these precious girls. 
Claire was waiting patiently beside me as I got some pictures of Juliet. But I couldn’t resist a little sister session!
Often newborn sessions feature only the baby because Daddy is at work, and Mommy didn’t have time to get herself picture-ready. I love that it was important to this family to capture this time in their lives rather than JUST portraits of the baby. After I got shots of everyone though, I got to finish out the session with just this little bundle. 
Here’s another comparison of Annah feeding Claire 3-years-ago and Juliet last week…
