Huckleberry Fox | Cincinnati Birth Photographer

Oh hey there. It’s been EXTREMELY quiet around here. As in, I haven’t blogged since December! Honestly, it was a much needed break. But, there is nothing like a birth to bring me out of blog-retirement! People often ask me what my favorite thing to photograph is and my answer doesn’t change… births + weddings. Don’t get me wrong, families, seniors, and engagements are so much fun too but there is something about capturing these life-changing, high-stakes, unable to redo moments that just makes me smile from ear to ear with joy.

 

John + Emma have been waiting for this little miracle baby for 3.5 years. Needless to say, there was not a dry eye in the room (including mine).

Archer Jordan | Cincinnati Birth Photographer

Madisen was literally such a CHAMP on Archer’s birth day. First of all, she was more than a week overdue. And THEN she pushed for 3 hours. Oh my goodness, she was tired but such a strong human. Meanwhile, can you just see the love and support pouring out of Matthew? These two were amazing! Thank you for trusting me to be a part of one of the best days of your lives.

Rosalie Josephine | Cincinnati Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Hello, sweet girl. We’ve been waiting (what seems like) FOREVER to meet you. I saw no photos of Rosie before I arrived at Scott + Erika’s to take her newborn photos and I was just so smitten. You see, I love ALLLLLL the babies but especially ones with double chins and rolls for arms. Man, oh man, was Rosie so SO SO stinking beautiful! It’s been 14 months since I had the privilege of photographing Scott + Erika’s wedding and now this perfect little girl joins their family! I love you three so much, Congratulations!

Maxwell James | Cincinnati Newborn Photographer

These two parents have great taste is kid’s names. It’s so funny, all four of the names they chose for their boys (Graham Henry + Max James) are in my family! Their Max is a Maxwell and mine is a Maximus, but it still counts. I’ve been photographing them since Graham was 6 months old & I absolutely love him. He’s so funny, and spunky, and wild! I can’t wait to see if Max will have a similar personality or be more laid back. Thanks for inviting me into your home, it was so great to see you all again!

 

Hugo + Michelle + Lucy | Cincinnati Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

People sometimes ask me if I’m sad that my husband and I are done having babies. My response is, “No way! I get to cuddle them all the time without having to stay up all night.” Serious job perks! This sweet little squish also shares a name with my oldest which makes her even more special to me. I ADORE in home newborn sessions. They’re comfortable, sweet, and relaxed. Thank you, Hugo + Michelle for inviting me into your home and letting me cuddle your beautiful new babe.

 

Colton Joseph | Cincinnati Newborn Photographer

The Meyer Family has had A LOT of milestones in the last year and a half! I have photographed 2 of Joey’s brother’s weddings (here + here), his brand new niece, and now this sweet babe! I am so so incredibly grateful for families who invest in my work over and over again. Colton Joseph was just a smushiest little cuddle biscuit ever. He was so sweet and content the whole time, even though I was totally bugging him. You guys made a real cute baby!! Side note: How incredibly gorgeous is this mama!? Wow, Missy with the good hair, amiright?

   

Oliver Anthony | Cincinnati Newborn Photographer

I’m not sure if you recognize Ryan + Hannah but, if you’ve been around here for any amount of time your should. I photographed their engagement session, their wedding, and their maternity session (with a few other sessions in between). And NOW their sweet baby boy is here!!! Oliver didn’t even think about sleeping during his newborn session, he was soooo alert and such a calm little guy. Congratulations, you two!

   

Hazel June | Cincinnati Fresh 48 Photographer

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this sweet family. Lauren is an insanely talented photographer, she captured my own family photos last year AND she’s one of my studio mates. So, yeah, they’re a special family to me. Can you even look at sweet Hazel June without melting into a big puddle of mush? I sure can’t. She’s so stinking gorgeous.

While I was there to capture their sweet new family of four, big brother Everett came to meet his baby sister for the first time. As with most toddlers, he wasn’t immediately smitten with her like we were. But he came around… those kisses may have come with promises to go see his grandparent’s chickens.

 

Gwendolyn Faye | Cincinnati Fresh 48 Photographer

If you’ve followed along my photography journey for any amount of time you have probably seen this gorgeous couple plastered all over my web page. Well, they had a child and she’s absolutely perfect. Miss Gwendolyn Faye is so beautiful and so so so loved.  Welcome to the FRamily, little lady.

Guys, this photo. It made me gasp. It made me tear up remembering nursing my own sweet babes for the first time.