At thirteen days old, Gavin was the youngest baby I have photographed. He was so cute and tiny…and not sleepy! He just wanted to eat and eat and eat and poop. His mom was looking for photos for a birth announcement - think this is what she had in mind?
Probably not. 
What is this lady doing to me?!
So we did some family portraits. I thought maybe I could trick him into sleeping while being snuggled between Mom and Dad while I snuck in some shots. Nope - but look at his adorable face in this shot!
But I warned Gavin that I could outlast him. One of the benefits to working with me is that there’s never any rush. So Mom fed and fed and fed and Mom and Dad took turns bouncing and burping and changing and finally he couldn’t resist anymore and Mom was able to rock him to sleep.
So we snuck him back into the studio.
By that point, I was even able to unwrap his blanket and take off his onesie and diaper. Finally some shots of those cute little naked baby parts!
I didn’t really want to let Gavin go home but Mom and Dad kind of wanted him back and I figured I’d better just stick to photo sessions rather than waking up every 2 or 3 hours all night long. But I’m so ready to photograph some more little ones!
wowowow. they got better and better as i scrolled down. wtg.
Mandy, these are so beautiful! Nice work.
Awesome mk! Saw these also on flickr. Love the tones and colors. And so much hair!
when is the Mandy photo clinic going to be??? also i want to be in the Mandy fan club… not the Christy one!
I want the last one of him on here for my office! I don’t know him at all, but who cares, it’s super cute and perfect!! I really need to start workin on the office, it looks awful!
They are going to love these…. beautiful job!!
Wow. Those are great. He looks tired though. So you when are you getting a baby in the oven?
Who is that adorable baby??
Mandy - I love these pictures. They turned out so beautiful! We are greatful that you were able to get so many great shots! We had a hard time choosing which ones to use for our announcements! Thank you for such a great day with us.
-Derek, Laura and Gavin
PS he slept for about 3 hours after we left your house
Oh for cute! I can see why you would have newborn fever. These are great-that first one is my favorite!