The early days with a newborn have a particular blend of rhythm and unpredictability, especially when there’s a toddler in the mix. When I arrived to photograph Stevie and Jake with their new baby, JJ, their home felt warm and welcoming, and everyone was in good spirits despite the kind of sleep deprivation that tends to come with a brand new baby.
Read MoreWhen Rufus was almost a year old I scheduled family photos to be taken with the ever lovely Lora Grady. I ended up postponing those pictures for a week. One week turned into two, turned into three. Suddenly it was a month later and I still didn’t feel ready. I was waiting to lose weight, see if my thin hair would thicken back up, have the perfect outfit. I was waiting for a magic day when I would feel great about myself. I am lucky my photographer was also by bff, and she gently encouraged me (ie forced) me into photos. I haven’t looked back since.
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