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 session was one I was really really excited for…..as it combines three things I love. 1- Outdoor winter fun, 2- Photographing families at play, 3- a PUPPY! and an Aussie puppy no less. I love dogs. Like crazy love them. If you’ve ever had a session with me, and you have a dog- you’ve seen 1st hand how I just HAVE to talk to/pet/play with the dog, and most dogs love me. I’ve only met one so far who didn’t- and you know who you are- SHILOH!

When the mom contacted me for the session I was thrilled! I’m a firm believer that when you live in MN, you have to embrace the climate- which means playing in the snow! I love love LOVE photographing outdoor snow play- there’s just something about bright colors, red cheeks, and the bright white surroundings… love it! Some of my favorite photos of my own kids are in the winter playing outside.

I cannot express how much I wanted to steal Scout away. Isn’t he ADORABLE!?? He reminds me so much of my own Aussie at this age- except much, much smaller and shy. He was a little wary of me at first- but once he found out I had “cookies” in my pocket (i.e. Pupperoni) he decided I was okay  

With his kids

What’s funnier than throwing snow on mom? I love everything about this photo…

One of my faves from the day:

Thanks G family for a wonderful afternoon- you are a great family- and I will never forgot the scene of watching the 4 of you try to catch the dog…..seriously so funny- I wish I had videotaped it  

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

Brother-Sister twins a mere 11days old. Photographing one newborn can be challenging, but twins is an extra fun challenge! These two were a hoot- already at less than 2wks old are affirming their differences. Brother likes to be all snuggled up nice and tight, Sister likes to sprawl out and especially prefers to have her legs and feet free to kick and stretch and not be cuddled up with her brother. It’ll be fun to see if as she gets older she continues to want her space from her brother like she did today

The Duo

I love how she has her arm around him

Mr. A

Miss L

2 sets of adorable feet and toes

J & J thanks for allowing me to photograph your tiny sweet peas- they are so beautiful!

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.

I love his hair so much I can hardly STAND it!! At 3wks of age Mr. J was a little older than most newborns I photograph. With this age you never know how they will be for a photo session, as they typically are less agreeable to being posed and moved around- but Mr. J was SUCH a little sweetheart he made my job easy-peasy. He’s so adorable I could have stared at him all day long!

I love knit blankets- and always bring some along- but this one his mom had pulled out for the session and it’s just PERFECT!! The knit is such a nice soft texture, and the colors are just perfect for his hair and skin. 

I just love his mouth here…

Sigh…..

Seriously- how snuggly cute is he!!?

This might be my fave….something about his hair, and the way his little butt is up in the air- like it surely will be for years when he’s sleeping…..

“The Thinker”

Thanks M for letting me photograph your sweet little punkin- he was such a joy!

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.

When you live in MN- you really have to embrace the weather- and I think kids can do this better than anyone. Fresh snow, even in really cold temps, just begs to be played in! After school the kids and their friends A&J had a blast playing outside.

J about to throw a snowball at our dog. Who LOVES this.

The Girl and A sledding to the bottom of the hill.

I really need to get him “real” snowboarding….he loves it so much. (Ahem SCOTTY)

King of the mountain…

I think keeping your tongue out is a requirement when it’s snowing…

Mmmm…..I know some people say you shouldn’t let kids eat snow. But I say BALONEY to that.

A few of the beast. He just came back from the groomer so is looking extra lovely. PLUS he’s lost 11lbs since a year ago! He’s on diet dog food in hopes that being skinny will help with his knee and hip issues. He’s still got about 5 to go to be “svelt” I know it’s hard to tell w/all that fur….

3month old and almost 3 yr old brothers Baby E I think is the biggest 3m old I’ve ever met! At the rate he’s growing he’s going to be a tall one!  Big brother O is a great helper and has such a super smile while he’s chatting you up. Sometimes 3yr olds are a little reserved- but not O! He’s definitely an extravert!
 

He can’t *quite* hold his head up well on his tummy- but he’s almost there- and thankfully my camera is fast!

I just love his expression here…

Such a sweet smile!

Big brother O

The kids went sledding with their 3 cousins on Saturday, on the “famous Chaska sledding hill” – they had a TON of fun racing down that hill and only ran over a few innocent bystanders….

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

These two beautiful boys are cousins- only a few months apart which anyone with kids knows, can be a big difference developmentally. Baby *N* who his parents affectionately refer to as “The Garden Gnome” (how stinking cute/adorable is that???) is 7months old- and pretty much sit/stays wherever you put him. Happily. His older cousin *D* who is 11months old is a mover and a shaker that never stops crawling/standing/moving here and there.

First up- the Gnome. Seriously- how can this not make you smile:

Cute little *D*- The Busy Bee:

Photographing these two together was, well, challenging! And while they were never in the same spot for more than a few seconds- we did manage to get this adorable shot of them together!

and one more of *N* because I think it’s too cute with his little tongue

 

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