Ljubica's Baby Program Newborn Session

Hello world! I’m so excited to be sharing photos from Ljubica’s very first Baby Program session! This happened in May in Vero Beach at the family’s home, and I couldn’t be happier with the images we got.

First of all, this family is just the best. They’ve been waiting for their newest addition for so long, and now she is finally here!

Ayden is so thrilled to be a big brother that he even wore pink for the occasion! These two are so loving together. He’s going to take great care of her as she grows up.

They even have a book about it!

Dad totally adores this little bundle of joy, too! He could not stop smiling proudly at his family.

Mom was absolutely gorgeous in her pink dress! Of course, it was her glowing Mama smile that was the frosting on the cake. The bond these two have is so adorable!

Our session was almost all smiles, but I managed to capture some of Ljubica crying, too. Documentary photography is what I specialize in, so I absolutely love capturing what life is like from all angles.

Baby Ljubica definitely wasn’t shy about expressing herself, and neither was their dog, Ozzy! He didn’t need any dressing up to look like he belonged in the family photos. He was so gentle with Ljubica.

I also made sure to snap some detail shots! One of my favorites has to be of little feet and little hands. There’s nothing like newborn toesies!

One thing that really stands out about this session is how amazing the nursery is! Mom did such a good job decorating and coordinating all of the outfits. These photos look so cohesive because of all her hard work.

I had so much fun documenting Baby Ljubica’s first weeks in the world. Thanks so much for taking part in my Baby Program! We’ll document her most important milestones over the next year in 3 more sessions. I can’t wait!

Baby Ellie’s One Year Baby Program Update

I can’t believe it! Baby Ellie turned one! These adorable milestone photos are bound to make you grin from ear to ear. To conclude our Baby Program, we headed out to McKee Botanical Gardens where we took some beautiful photos that will last a lifetime.

I love the McKee Botanical Gardens! This location features several unique areas such as the Hall of Giants, which is a historic structure that can be rented out for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions.

It’s estimated that these gardens are home to over 10,000 different plants and more than 1,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. The garden’s collection includes palms, bamboos, orchids, and even a baobab tree!

Because of its vast variety of plants, Alex and I thought it was the perfect place to bring Baby Ellie for her one year photos. We were right!

Baby Ellie loved interacting with nature—even eating it! She accidentally got her fill of dirt while Alex and I weren’t looking. Oops!

Despite that hiccup, she was as cute as could be. I couldn’t help but squeal with glee at every shot! Alex and I had a blast getting her to smile and laugh. We definitely got some winners!

It’s crazy to think of how big she’s gotten. I’ve watched her grow from a tiny newborn, and nothing could be a greater honor as a family photographer.

Unfortunately, the McKee Gardens are only open during bright sunlight hours, so we have to be creative about finding shade. However, between the Hall of Giants and the lush greenery, we found a ton of stunning backdrops!

Originally, we planned to have an outfit change during our session so Ellie could wear a pink dress that both her sisters, Kaylie and Emilie, wore when they were little. But we ended up devoting it to a whole mini session ad-on! Stay tuned for next week to see all of the delicious pink photos from that session!

I had such a blast photographing Ellie for her one year Baby Program update! It’s crazy how fast this year has gone by, and I’m so thrilled to have had the opportunity to photograph all of her milestones.

BABY ANIMAL SESSION SIGNUP!!!!!

Baby Animal Sessions are coming SOON!

We have two dates this year (click HERE to sign up):

Wednesday evening April 5th and
Saturday evening April 15th

We’re so excited to be partnering again with Sarah’s Party Animals - they truly are the best when it comes to animals and kiddos, and we have so much fun with our sessions every year! Sarah and Donna are bringing bunnies, chicks and ducklings to our sessions. We will be in Sebastian, Florida, at a field close to the highway exit. (You’ll be sent detailed directions and instructions after sign-up closer to our date.)

These are quick 15 minute sessions that focus on candid moments with your children and baby animals. While 15 minutes is quick, we can still get a few individual portraits as well as your children together. In the past we’ve had the whole family jump in photos, cousins and/or friends, and kids all ages from babies to teens. Everyone loves baby animals! (If you think your child might be nervous about the live animals, come prepared to jump in the photos with your child!)

Your session includes your favorite five edited high resolution digital images, and if you have trouble choosing, a gallery upgrade is also available! Your full gallery will be 25 images. If it’s easier to make two payments, just let me know and we’ll set that up.

Abby and I have been offering Baby Animal Sessions with Sarah’s Party Animals since 2018 (we did skip 2020), so when you sign up with us you know you’ve got the pros :-)

We hope to see you there!!!

xo

Sennu and Abby

Ellie's 9 Month Baby Program Update

The Gomez family are long-time friends, and they are the best clients ever! They are always flexible, and their home is such a peaceful haven. This is the third installment of Ellie’s baby program! Check out these adorable photos.

This session happened at the Gomez family home. Alex and Daniel have worked so hard to build a sanctuary for their kids here, and their effort is paying off! Even Ellie is such a happy baby, and it was such a mood boost to step into their home.

At nine months old, Ellie growing so fast. During our six month update, she was just learning to sit up. Now, however, she officially has the zoomies! Ellie cruised around furniture at a hundred miles per hour, crawling so fast that we had to keep a close eye on her.

Mom set up a safe play area to keep her engaged and out of harm’s way. This play area was complete with all kinds of toys and activities, not to mention older siblings! Alex homeschools her kids, and nine-year-old Kaylie and six-year-old Emilie were home.

Ellie is so loved by her big siblings. Everyone pitched in to make sure that Ellie had all the love and attention she needed.

It was so special to see the bond between all the members of the family. Ellie is just a little ball of energy, and she loves to play and explore. Her big sisters are always there to help her and make her laugh.

We also saw a bit of dad, too, as he came home for lunch! Even though it was a quick moment,  it was so special to catch those everyday moments between dad and daughter.

It’s amazing to see how much Ellie has grown and how much love she has in her life. Love completely surrounds her, and I know she’ll continue to thrive into a beautiful girl as she continues to grow.

I’m over the moon that Ellie and her family will be able to look back on all the photos we’ve taken throughout her baby program milestones.

I can’t to post the last installment of Ellie’s Baby Program! She’ll be getting into all sorts of mischief by then, I’m sure.

Lorelai’s Baby Program Newborn Session

Baby Lorelai was so cute during our Baby Program newborn session! She was just 1.5 weeks old in these photos, and her parents and siblings were so excited for the new addition to the family!

Doting parents, Alison and Rick, were totally up for a more documentary-style shoot, which is the style I love the most. Documenting the candid moments of the day is my favorite, so I was super excited!

This session happened at their home in Sebastian, FL. Having the session in such a special place made these photos that much more special for the family.

Baby Lorelai was super sleepy during our session, but as cute as a button! Babies are so precious, and I love that I got to snap these photos of her at just one and a half weeks!

The relationship between Mom and Baby is one of the most precious things in the world. Snapping photos of Lorelai with her Mama was so special!

Dad couldn’t resist her cuteness, either! It was so sweet, watching him cuddle Lorelai close. I’m so glad that this family will have these to remember how small she was.

This session was super emotional for everyone. They experienced a loss in the family just days before Lorelai was born, and that heartbreak was still so raw. Nevertheless, they loved Lorelai through it, and my heart just melted, seeing how the family bonded together.

In addition to a new baby sister, big brothers Aiden and Micah, and big sister Jewel are going through some changes of their own. They’ve been homeschooled for a while and co-oped at Classical Conversations, but this is the first year that they’re going to a new school!

Thanks so much for booking me, Alison and Rick! I loved getting to know your family and completing the first of several photoshoots with you all. I’m so excited to see Baby Lorelai grow throughout our Baby Program sessions!