Princess Leah~Photos of the Heart, Newborn Photographer for Huachuca City, Az

I posted this picture already, but since Ms. Leah is so cute, I thought I would share it again.

And I suppose I could share a few more pictures too. She is so tiny and sweet! I love it. I've wanted to find a sleepy baby to test out this doll bed and she was a perfect fit! Seriously, can you get cuter than this?

Since it is almost Valentine's Day, I wanted to play with a fun background....won't this be a sweet valentine?

I do love the details of her tiny face.....puckered baby lips, tiny lashes and cuddly little self....oh, now I need to go visit so I can squish her some more!

And a vintage version just for the fun of it!

Tiny Pink Sneak Peek! {Dana Stone-Newborn Photographer, Sierra Vista AZ}

I love Christmas but the moment the tree is down, I have the urge to start spring cleaning.   Spring is the time of year when I feel like celebrating new growth and my favorite, new babies!

Leah Nicole is the perfect baby!  She was snuggly and soft and warm and sleepy!  She was so much fun to play with this week!  I'm really glad that she finally arrived.  Her mom has been waiting for her and it's nice to see her oohing and ahhing over such a cute little doll.

This little girl is about to be spoiled beyond all belief!  Do you see her gorgeous hair?  Her tiny lashes?  Her kissable cheeks?  I don't know if anyone will be able to resist her charms.  Rumor has it that Daddy is wrapped around her little finger already.  Good luck Dad.  You have a cute daughter!

Black and White Photography~Portraits by Photos of the Heart {Sierra Vista AZ}

I was looking through some pictures and got into a black and white mood.  Normally, I'm a bright and colorful type person.  I love shoots with vibrant outfits and fun accessories and happy people laughing and playing.  But something about these sweet little girls inspired me to bring out the vintage, moody feel.

Their simple, classic look didn't need anything extra.  They are perfect exactly as they are. I don't need to  add a pop of color or cute hats.  I am happy just watching them be themselves.

I may not always be a black and white kind of girl, but sometimes it's exactly what I need.

Basically the equivalent of throwing a dart......Colorado Springs Child photographer-Photos of the Heart

Sometimes as I look through pictures for the sneak peek picture, I can't choose!  I usually pick the amazing shots of cute faces or families that are loving and kind.

This time, I just closed my eyes and picked one.  Okay, not really, but there were a lot to choose from.  I actually picked this because I know how much J. (the dad) loved this spot and because I loved how Little Miss Rose was giving me a tiny glare as she protectively helped Tiny Little Hazel to navigate the leaves and sticks.

She was not the most enthusiastic child to start with, but after a while we decided to get along and there are some happy pictures too.  But that's not what I want to shoot all of the time.

Don't get me wrong, I love to capture happy, giggling babies and loving families.  There is a magic moment where everything comes together and the perfect image comes together.  I've learned over the years, that sometimes it's the quiet or grumpy pictures that are the most accurate.  Most kids don't look or act like the models on tv commercials.  Most kids have a personality that can be better described as stubborn, cranky or impish.

AND THAT'S OKAY.

As a mother, I can honestly say that pretty pictures are great, but 50 years from now, I would love to look back and remember how my child was antisocial sometimes, but fiercely protective and loving with her baby sister.

I would hope that these girls are still as close 10 years from now....and 20 years from now.

So this is my picture of the day.  Two sisters.  Curious.  Grumpy.  Loving.