Molly, Brian & Mason James

My clients and new friends, Molly and Brian, brought Mason James into the studio for his first portrait session last week. This is one of the things I love most about my profession--being there to record the important times in my clients lives. Witnessing the joy and pride of new parents, and capturing those emotions in the camera, gives me such a great feeling.

It reminds me of how I felt when my own children were born. And how those feelings never leave you. It reminds me of how precious life is. It reminds me of the hopes and dreams we all have for our children. It reminds me that of all of my life's accomplishments, my children are the greatest.

Thank you, Molly and Brian, for helping me remember those things!

~Diane

Jace at 3 months!

Here's Jace, a somewhat new member of the Baby Steps program. I photographed Jace as a newborn earlier this year, before starting this blog. He was a great subject--no crying or anything unbecoming of a 3 month old!

Check out those eyes!

Gabrielle's First Session

Introducing Gabrielle--a perfect angel!

More babies!

My former assistant, Kelly, recently became an aunt! Her sister Becky had her first baby, Jackson, and according to Kelly, he's "the cutest child ever born!" Here's Kelly, Becky and Grandma Julie with baby Jackson.

Happy Birthday!

I love photographing babies! Many clients join my Baby Steps program which allows them 3 portrait sessions for the first year of their baby's life. I can't believe how fast these babies grow and eventually graduate from the Baby Steps program! Here's Avery--he is just too cute for words!

~Diane

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