Here are my two girls wearing the same outfit for their newborn portraits. Emersyn was born as I was first starting out in the photography business. My what a difference 2.5 years can make!
Your Questions Answered Round TWO! - Oklahoma City Children and Newborn Photographer
1. How do you prepare for a newborn session?
- During communication with the client before the session, I determine if there is a particular color(s) they would like to see used. I always set up the studio the night before their session so we are ready to go as soon as they arrive. I also start a space heater about an hour before to get it nice and toasty. I also give the parents information about what they can do the day of and what items to bring to make their session go as smooth as possible.
2. How do you handle a fussy child?
-I've touched on this a little bit here. There are some tape tricks, sometimes snacks, and sometimes I start singing and dancing like a fool. There are some kids that will behave better for me, so if mom and dad go off for a bit they will give some great smiles.
3. What are your favorite props?
-Anything that is multi-purpose. I like any bucket or basket that I can put a baby in, but can also flip over and have a toddler sit on. I'm not too crazy with props though. I want your child to be the main focus of the portrait not a lot of props.
4. What's your favorite part about being a mommy?
-Everything! Seriously...I love everything even the diapers. I love watching my two year old learn new things. I can see it on her face when her mind is soaking everything in. With my three month old, I sometimes am holding her and stare at each individual eyelash and the little lines in her lips and am in awe of the fact that we were made to create these amazing little individuals. The first time that Emersyn reached and grabbed my hand to walk with me I cried a little bit (not going to lie).
5. What are your go to snacks?
-I wish I could say that we only do healthy snacks, but that is not true. Em's favorites include fruit snacks and goldfish. She is a lover of fruit though. We do keep bananas, apples (she pretends she is Snow White), strawberries, and oranges on hand at all times.
Thank you so much for all your questions.
XOXO Kelsey
Photo by Madison Vining Photography.
Strength and Beauty - Oklahoma City Photographer
The admiration I have for anyone that has fought this battle is huge! It not only effects the person going through it, but their friends and family are fighting along side them.
When I was pregnant with Emersyn, someone I was close to in college was diagnosed with cancer. There were days when I would be tired, or my sciatica would act up, or maybe a little nauseous, but then I would see I new blog post by my friend and just lay in bed and cry reading it. She's a beautiful writer, and her journey made me realize that my aches and pains were nothing and they were for bringing a baby into the world. It put everything in perspective.
I want to thank her and everyone that continues to be a voice! You are strong and beautiful!
When speaking with another friend whose mom had just started her treatment, we spoke about when she was going to shave her head and doing some beauty portraits of her. I was ecstatic to be a part of her journey and hopefully brighten her day. I felt a lot of emotion that day, but did not want to show anything but a big smiling face to this gorgeous woman!