When your friend tells you that she’s going to be a grandma for the first time, most people offer congratulations. My first words were, “Can I take the baby’s picture?” I’d never shot a newborn. And I had said several times that there was no way I would ever do it. Too scary for me! But just look …
This baby boy was the sweetest thing ever! My youngest baby is now 14, so it’s been awhile since I’ve held a newborn. I’ve admired tons of adorably posed shots of newborns and plenty of lifestyle newborn photos, but I never thought I would want to give it a try. Until this little guy came along. 
Now, let me tell you… this was hard work! Baby boy was not into sleeping the day I met him. His grandma and I grabbed him right away and did a few shots when he was sleeping. 
Then he decided he didn’t want to miss any of the action, so he was wide awake. A newborn photographer must be patient! And prepared … for clean ups! 
All in all, I didn’t get every shot I had hoped for, but I learned a lot. And I got to snuggle with the sweetest baby in town! Can’t wait to do it again!
