Two weeks ago, between photoshoots in New York and Australia, Wendy from Blue Lily flew in from California for a photoshoot with June.
Wendy is all about color. And I’m a color addict too. So it was a good fit.
Wendy came in with armloads of props and equipment, assessed the light in the house and got right to work. She picked up June and rocked her to sleep. She kept a white-noise app at the ready in case the baby woke. She was super speedy. And clearly a master.
We have never had newborn portraits taken before so I was fascinated with the process. Plus Wendy herself is super-interesting so I kept chatting her up. Finally, I had to hole-up in the office because I was afraid of distracting her while she worked.
While I was keeping busy in the office, Wendy finished up the backdrop shots and tried snapping June in various colorful places around the house. She kept these shots a surprise and it was so fun to see them when she sent the finished photos. This bookshelf shot is terrific.
What do you think about this image? June is so embryo-like. And that bowl was a gift from Ben Blair. It’s my favorite bowl.
Just as Wendy finished clearing up all the photo-shoot-accessories-and-equipment, the rest of my kids came home from their various schools. Although it was really just a Baby June shoot, Wendy graciously snapped some photos of all the kids together at my request. The all-kid shots are so full of energy. Ben Blair and I can’t stop grinning at them.
This last one is perfection — I think it totally captures the craziness-but-happiness that is our household:
What do you think? Will June survive this big family? Have you ever had a newborn photoshoot?
P.S. — If you’re hoping to have a newborn photo session, try to get it scheduled before the baby actually arrives. I hear the shots are best if taken within the first two weeks of the birth. And don’t worry if it seems too overwhelming to have a photographer at your house when the baby is so young. I was totally in my pjs during the whole shoot. Wendy didn’t mind at all.
AWESOME!!!! The top is my fav. And the bottom. HOW cute to see her adoring fans.
This completely gave me the chills! Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl and that gorgeous family. I am honestly speechless at how amazing your family is and how inspirational a mom they have in you. Stunning:)
these are stunning and the colors are just vibrant. welcome baby!
Wendy is super nice. We met up for breakfast when she came to Austin and talked all things photography. Love your portraits. I want 6 kids!
oh my goodness- So cute- I did belly/family shots before each of my monkeys births but never the newborn shots- June will one day cherish these as much as you all do now-
I am loving these photos, especially the one on the bookshelf. Adorable beyond all words!
I absolutely adore these photos… LOVE the color and how serene June looks. My aunt is a professional photographer, and though she usually specializes in adults, she has been buying baby props so she can take my baby’s photo once she is born. Can’t wait!
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These are so incredibly sweet! What memories to have preserved!!
the last picture is perfection.
Darling Gabrielle, these photos brought tears to my eyes. I love seeing glimpses of your house.
holy. freaking. awesome.
this alone makes me want to have a baby.
and that is no small feat.
amazing gabby. and wendy!
love…….love love love….yeah…soooooo sweet….
I love the one of her on the bookshelf. It is funny to me how she looks like she *belongs* there… on a bookshelf. ;)
Silly question, but what does Ben Blair look like? :)
Gabbie, how old was June when this session happened?