3 Peas Photography- the Blog: Minneapolis MN Children’s Photographer – Baby, Child, Family

Typically when a newborn is 2-3wks old they are awake and wiggly….or awake and only happy when held. This sweet little punkin was the calmest, most relaxed baby I’ve ever met! Such a sweetheart- if he fussed it was literally for all of 2seconds as he would melt in anyone’s arms and instantly fall back asleep. He’s definitely a very happy and content baby!
At the end of the session myself, his mom, his dad and even his grandma were trying to get him to wake up so we could get some shots of his gorgeous eyes, but he would have nothing to do with it! It was hysterical. Finally he did open his eyes for a few seconds

Up first- the one I know mom was excited to see:

It’s no secret that I love textiles in newborn photography….but ESPECIALLY when they belong to the family and have some personal meaning. When mom showed me this scarf she had set aside for the session I was instantly in love….I want one for myself now!

I just love sleeping babies like this…..it always makes me smile. This one is for my friend Nancy who wanted to know what I wanted this blanket for

I just love his little mouth here….

This was during the time when mom was trying to wake him up…it makes me smile as I just find it so incredibly sweet.

D & N it was so lovely to meet you and sweet baby M- he really is just the sweetest thing! I rarely get baby fever anymore, but oh he sure did get me thinking about it again!

Seriously…..the hair!! I feel like most newborns born in MN are bald, so it’s always a treat to get a yummy newborn with a full head of hair! Mr C. was two weeks old on the day of this session and was just the most perfect little client. He was happily awake, and then conked out for some fun sleepy photos as well.

It’s amazing how small they are….in his daddy’s hands….

I just LOVE his little smile in this one:

His beautiful eyes…

I always ask clients to set aside any special items they’d like to have photographed- and esp love any personal knit blankets, etc that we can use at the session. Mom brought this beautiful hand-knit blanket that grandmother made and I was so excited to use it for some photos. The rings were also something that mom wanted to capture- and I think is a cute way to remember how little his hands really were!

The whole gorgeous family:

M family is was so great to meet you- and I’m so thrilled to be able to photograph little C at 6m and again at a year!

This sweet little peanut is baby boy #2 for my awesome friend Kim and was born on Valentines Day! I had the pleasure of photographing her 1st born only 2yrs ago- and it’s amazing how much the two boys look alike! Riley looks SO much like his big brother! He was only 5days old for the session and was a great little trooper for being so new in the world!

I love the little swirl of hair on the top of his head.

He preferred to have his hands up by his face- perhaps it’s how he spent his time inside

Once he fell asleep we had him model lots of hats for me- it was a hoot! There’s just something about fuzzy hats in the winter time that make me smile.

Thanks Kim and Bob- congrats again- he’s really just an adorable little guy!

-A

This past weekend I had the pleasure of heading up to Lake Superior with some fellow moms for some lovely R&R. The weather was great and the scenery just spectacular! I love nature photography but often forget to make the time to get out and do some……so it was a very soul satisfying weekend for me in that regards. Photos from Gooseberry Falls and Lake Superior just north of Two Harbors.

Mr. C, like most one-year olds was a little unsure of me when I first arrived…..but after a little while he warmed up and boy oh boy does this little guy have a GREAT smile and laugh! His whole face just lights up! What a cutie patootie!

All kids just love to climb and play on mom&dad’s bed don’t they?

With his daddy- I love his mouth/lips in this one

Snuggling with mommy

The whole family- his big sister is a fabulous helper and so sweet with her baby brother!

These last two are my personal faves from the day…..I want to gobble him up! While I do love the photographs with big happy grins, there’s something about the more serious looks that just speak to my heart.

H & M and Big Brother J are awaiting the arrival of a new baby boy! Photographing maternity sessions always makes me nostalgic…it’s such an amazing time, and never do you feel more womanly

When H showed me this shirt she designed herself at CustomizedGirl.com – I LOVED it!!! I love funky clothes in general for sessions, but especially for maternity sessions they just add a great element

I think this is my favorite from the session….

Tummy bumping

Mr. J will be a great big brother.

Some family snuggling at the end of the day

M, H & J it was great to meet you- good luck with your delivery and I’m excited to meet and photograph baby C in a few short weeks!

~A

A little slow to warm up- but once he did, WOW, his smile and laugh just light up a room! Such a pleasure just to play with him and watch his little mind work. Mr *B* has the honor of being my last client of 2008- I love ending the year on such a fun, happy session!

He did lots of “cooking” of my finger puppets

This makes me laugh- as their dog kept licking him while he rocked on the horse…sooo cute!

This is my personal fave from the day…..

This might be my quickest sneak peek ever! This session was this morning- despite the wicked snowstorm. Now part of the reason of course for the early peek is that I knew the photos were going to be great and I wanted to get a peek at them right away, but also, ahem, it’s because it’s the 1st session with my brand new camera. Now, as my super blog followers know- I named my last camera after the 1st session I did with it- so “Addison” has now been retired to back-up duties…..and I’ll have to decide whether the new one gets the nickname, E, of this sweetie, or perhaps her full name, which starts with a G…:)

Okay- back to the super duper cutie-patootie! Only 5days old, but sweet baby E was a super trooper! She is the most alert 5day old I’ve ever met! She didn’t want to miss a minute of what was going on- but was so content and happy, and showing off her gorgeous eyes. We tried our hardest to get her to sleep- but she just didn’t want any part of it! Amazingly- during her brief 5min snooze I worked fast and did get some great keepers

1st up….okay this one is definitely in the top 3 of my all-time favorite newborn photos. I LOVE it!

Aren’t her eyes just beautiful!!

This is one makes me miss my own babies….

All curled up and briefly asleep

I just love her hands in this one…

S&B thanks for having me over today to photograph your sweet newborn pea- she really is just a perfect little thing! And S’s dad- thanks for assisting with the schlepping of the stuff through the snow! Drive safely back to Michigan!

-Amy

I can’t believe he’s already one year old!!! Time sure flies! He has the cutest giggle/laugh..I seriously want to bottle it. K & M I really hope you are videotaping him so that you can permanently have it documented!

Seriously- how stinking ADORABLE is he??

I love those toothers!

I can’t explain it- but I just LOVE this capture….

This one makes me laugh…it was right after he tore the wrapping off the present he was sitting on- I think it’s such a “uh-oh I’m busted” look

And to see him as a younger chap- see here and here
 

My *K* was only 6days old and such the perfect little photo client! Isn’t he just GORGOUS?! All that beautiful hair and the loveliest eyes! Such a sweetpea! His momma is a super planner- she had this photo session scheduled months ago so all I had to do was wait for the call that he was here, and ready to be photographed!

One year olds are notoriously discerning in just who they will play with- so I felt honored to be let into her circle After being a little cautious of me and my big ole camera- she warmed up pretty quickly. I knew I was golden when she sat in my lap.

This one just makes me laugh

Isn’t she a cutie?

Her fluffy little duck hair is soooo precious!

She really loves this book!

Future architect?

Meet sweet Mr. P- who is the 2nd P on their street I’ve had the pleasure of photographing! His cute neighbor Miss P, has been seen here.  I love shooting in Minneapolis, especially in South Minneapolis…the light there is just so yummy! As my blog regulars know- I have a special affection for toddlers…it probably stems from my years in college I worked as a toddler teacher (in south mpls no less!) but I just LOVE this age. I could have spent all day with Mr. P just listening to him and playing

Isn’t he just so adorable!!

The upside down turtle makes me giggle….

Sigh…..

What a lovely morning in Minneapolis! The weather was very cooperative, and the kids were super troopers! Not to mention super duper cute too

How sweet is she?

I just love those little toothers!

Miss *N* and her 3yr old smile

Mr. *W* and his TDF eyelashes…

Thanks *C* Family!

Okay- I’ll admit it…..ever since doing J’s maternity session I’ve been excitedly waiting for this session. There’s just something about multiples- and especially newborn multiples that makes me a little giddy. I just love them! I love photographing newborns in general, but to do twins is just down right awesome!

Meet “The Boys” who are all of 8days old. They were amazing little troopers- and basically slept like logs the entire time I was there! I’d like to pretend that it’s because I’m the Baby Whisperer and really rock- but I know it’s because their mom and dad brilliantly had me come while they were still so little. Photographing newborns in those first 10days really makes all the sleepy poses so much easier!

So without further ado- The Boys

These hats….ahhhh they bring back memories. They actually belonged to my two boys and I have such memories of them wearing them in the NICU, and then at home. Seeing two little boys in them again made my heart happy I’m glad I found them recently!

Okay….I know…seriously…how insanely cute are they They really loved being all snuggled together. 

I first met *A* back in April for his 6 month photos and it was so great to see how much, and how little, he’s changed! Last time we met he really enjoyed being photographed, this time…not so much. Which is pretty typical for 1yr olds- they aren’t too keen on my big ole camera sometimes. But despite his apprehension and teething… I know mom and dad were a little worried as he wasn’t his typical happy self, but we did get some great smiles