Maia was born just as the world was shutting down.  Everything was new and scary and no one knew what the future held.  I was scheduled to do newborn photos at the beginning of March, but with a pandemic looming on the horizon, we decided to skip newborn photos and wait it out.

Thankfully, by the time it got to May the world was opening up a little bit more and we deemed it safe to go ahead with 3 month photos.  It was one of my first sessions post quarantine and we took all of the precautions (including virtually no contact, I never touched Maia and I was wearing a mask the entire time).  Maia had only seen a handful of people (literally less than 5 people) outside of her mom and dad.  So needless to say, she was a little shy at first.

I LOVE babies and it was difficult not snuggling and loving on her!  Also, I didn’t realize how much I rely on my facial cues to help make people (especially kids) smile!  Let alone how hard it is to give directions for posing while wearing a mask!  Thankfully these guys are naturals and didn’t need much direction!  We endured the “new normal” with ease!

Even Stanley, who is one of the best behaved dogs I have ever had at a session, was perfection!

One thing is clear, these two are head over heels for their little girl.

Chelsea….not fair that you look this good after having a baby 3 months ago.  Quarantine had everyone packing on pounds, but you were not a part of that category!  #jealous

When Chelsea and Matt got out of the car I about swooned.  They are the cutest couple and have great style!  Obviously we had to sneak in a few couples shots.

These family shots are my favorite.  There is something so sweet about a couple cooing and making their little girl smile.

In the end, Maia rewarded me with some big ol’ smiles!

I think we can all agree that a naked baby in bloomers is just about the most adorable thing on the planet.  2020 needs more cuteness like this, don’t you agree?

Maia just might have a future in modeling.  Look at those eyes.

Thankful doesn’t begin to describe how lucky I am!  To be able to do what I love even in the midst of global crisis is a blessing beyond measure.  Documenting families and their love is my happy place.

Thanks for being here everyone.  I appreciate all of you who follow along on my journey and support me!  Want to see more sweet babies?  Check out Adelaide and Emma for more cute baby sessions.