Alas, another newborn I had the privilege of photographing: Leyton. I’m really liking newborn photography because it’s relaxing. No rush. The baby’s not going anywhere. I can even pose them how I want! They really are fairly cooperative compared to wild, running children (oh, but those are fun,too, just in a different way). Leyton is absolutely adorable. And he’s the third child for my friend Candice. Her first, Landon, is in my daughter’s kindergarten class. I photographed him when he was 1 year old! Truly, this is one of the things I love most about being a photographer: the relationships I’ve developed with people. I’ve kept in touch with Candice since I met her for the first time a few years ago for that family session. Her 3 year old daughter, Caroline, is a doll, and now little Leyton. . . When Candice asked me to photograph him, I was thrilled! She said, “I mean, I know you.” That really meant a lot. I want my clients to know me and feel comfortable enough to call on me when they want a something special. I really feel weird calling Candice a “client.” She’s more like a friend! Here are some sneak peeks of Leyton at 2.5 weeks old:

I think he really knew I was taking his picture!

I love this one! Is he a ham or what?

The pensive look on his face is priceless!

Another great shot of Leyton's sweet face.