I do travel for clients. Today I photographed a nice family in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. Baby M turned 8 days old and was a little doll. My usual newborn–alert. We have been having a heat wave in the Bay Area. My thermometer in the car said it was 103 degrees when I left San Jose late this afternoon. I think the heat finally got to M as she fell asleep for a bit and we were able to work with her. The best time to photograph newborns is under the age of 2 weeks. The earlier the better. I have found even less than a week old to be ideal. My motto to my newborn parents that contact me for newborn sessions is “Call me when you are crowning” so we can fit you into my schedule and I can arrange to capture the baby when it still can curl, fold and sleep. After 2 weeks newborns are sleeping less, develop baby acne and often won’t curl any longer.
Baby M’s mom was quick to advise me she delivered and we managed to capture some interesting images throughout their beautiful home. No need for studio lights today–all natural light. My hat goes off to Baxter, their lovely Dalmatian. He was a gem with the baby and as you know dogs are my thing. Give me your dog–I want to capture it too!!
I promised a few sneak peaks
Dad’s smile was making me laugh. He wouldn’t stop beaming at his beautiful girl.
Baxter was a champ! He’s been under the weather but put up with the humans’ desire for the perfect shot
May 16th, 2008 at 8:13 am
OMG, that last image with their older “baby” is just beautiful! I absolutely love it!
May 16th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
aww, love the one with the dog… I’m sure they will grow up to be best friends. Mom and Dad are truly beaming with pride arent they!! – LOVE IT!
May 17th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Wow, how cool is that dog shot!!! What a creative genius you are!! These are all great!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I have NEVER seen a better dog/baby shot!!! Omg, what a fantastic large canvas that would make!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I love these so much Pam! The dog one is the best
May 20th, 2008 at 2:45 am
Pam has a real talent with babies. The baby sleeping with the dog is awesome, and inspired–especially LOVE the expression on the dog’s face!!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:37 am
WOW, love the last image with the dog…it is perfect…awww, you can see the excitement in mom and dad’s faces.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
That first family shot is STUNNING! Right out of the pages of a fabulous magazine. And the one with the curled up dog made me say Awww out loud. Luv it!