Baby Owen

Remember this gorgeous bikini-clad Mama-to-be? It wasn't too long after our session that her sweet little son, Owen, decided to join the world. This little snuggler quickly stole his Mama's heart... along with just about everyone else's! He was such a little trooper during our whirlwind photo session last June. We're looking forward to seeing how much he's grown over the summer!














LOVE those dino jammies!















Getting some love from his sweet cousins!

Peek for Reena

Can you handle all this cuteness?!?! More to come of sweet Malia and her wonderful family!

3 Generations

Remember this cutie pie? We were so excited when Allyson asked us to take more portraits of Ella- not only because she is one of the sweetest little babies we have ever had the pleasure of meeting, but because her Grandma was visiting and we got to capture three-generation images!!! It was absolutely heartwarming to witness the love these three share for one another... makes me eager for the future when I will experience tender moments like these with our kiddos and mothers=).

We met on beach, under the towering Burj al Arab, just as the sun was setting. Ella wasn't so sure about dipping her toes in the water, but she loved playing in the sand and absolutely ADORED being showered with love and affection by her Nana! Thanks again, ladies, for such a special evening!


















































Ella makes the cutest faces!

Reese

Ah, sweet baby Reese... how precious is this little pumpkin?! She is the firstborn of our friends, Sam and Julie. It's been a while since we took these photos... about 5 months now... eek! If it's possible, she's even more adorable now! She has the most stunning hazel eyes, and the sweetest pouty lips. I absolutely love talking to Reese, and I'll admit I am a bit ridiculous (ok, over-the-top ridiculous) with the baby talk when it comes to this little one, because it elicits the CUTEST smiles ever! Whatever works! =)




























Check it out...

Oh yes, I totally just went there with the cheesy candy reference=)

Tytus

Remember these gorgeous parents-to-be? Well, here is their sweet son, Tytus! Born just before Christmas, Tytus came into the world with the most incredible full head of black hair. I love it... and I'll admit it, I'm a little jealous! Our newborn portrait session took place in John and Shelley's dizzying high rise apartment on a bright, sunny afternoon just after the first of the year. We were so happy that Ty's lovely grandparents were visiting from South Africa, and were included in some of the portraits. When they weren't doting on their grandson, they were feeding us! They introduced us to pancakes with cheese and syrup, which sounded strange at first, but was delicious! What a lucky little guy Tytus is to have been born into such a loving and caring family!






































Tytus has already perfected a range of "funny faces" =)



And of course, when in Dubai... =)


Congratulations once more, John and Shelley! He is wonderful!!!

Sweet Sneak Peek

How cute is this little peanut?! More to come of this little one soon...

Allyson and Ella

It's been a looong blogging hiatus... not by choice, but sometimes we get so busy taking pictures, that we don't have time for posting pictures. I'm sorry=(. Really. I promise! I've definitely learned over the past few months that one person cannot have two full-time jobs, and maintain their sanity or health... bummer. That being said, there are many more posts to come, and I am so excited to share them, but it may take a little time, as my real job (and the 16 spunky kiddos who depend on me to be ready to impart valuable knowledge each day) take priority. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your patience and continued interest in our little blog=).

We met up with Allyson and Ella at Safa Park in early December for some mommy and baby portraits. We had an absolutely wonderful time, and really enjoyed getting to know them. During our session we learned that sweet Ella was born very prematurely. Given such a scary and uncertain beginning, newborn portraits were not the first thing on her mommy's mind. Thankfully, Ella is a strong little cookie, and despite the many obstacles she faced, she continued to grow and thrive, and is now one healthy and beautiful baby! We were so honored to take Ella's first portraits! Get ready for some serious cuteness...


You see what I mean? SERIOUS cuteness!




I could just eat her up!




Most of the time, Ella was so calm and gentle. But we captured a prime example of that fiesty spirit we know she has hidden in there...









Have you ever seen such incredible eyelashes in your life?!?! Neither have I. Cross my heart, I did NOT enhance her lashes.






Um... the Gerber baby, perhaps... =)




There's that spunky monkey again!








Be on the lookout for more pictures of Allyson and Ella in the coming weeks... we were lucky enough to get to spend another lovely afternoon on the beach with them when Ella's Nana was in town to visit=)