Meeting Aiden & Addison [Columbus, Ohio Newborn Photographer]

I met with John and Amy a couple of months ago for their maternity session. Aiden & Addison weren't supposed to arrive until December, but at the beginning of November, they decided they wanted to meet Mommy & Daddy. After a few weeks in the NICU, they were finally home, and we met to do their newborn session. They are absolutely gorgeous babies and did such a fantastic job at their session. I got to feed Addison during her session, and I could have snuggled these guys all day! Thank you, Amy & John, for allowing me to capture these memories for you. Your full gallery will be up soon!

Expecting Aiden & Addison [Columbus, OH Maternity Photographer]

I met with Amy & John on a beautiful fall evening to celebrate Amy's pregnancy with twins. Aiden & Addison were not expected to arrive until the beginning of December, but decided to make their entrance this past week. John & Amy are such a wonderful couple, and it's obvious how in love they are and what wonderful parents they'll be. Congratulations on the births of Aiden & Addison, and I can't wait to do their newborn pics in the next couple of weeks!

The O Family [Columbus, OH Family Photographer]

Let me start by saying that I am so blessed to know this Momma of these two beautiful little ones. I first met Amber a few years ago, and I am so lucky to be able to call her a friend! I just love her family and always get so excited when it's time to do their next shoot. We met on a beautiful fall morning for these pics, and I just love how they turned out. Thanks, Amber for being a great friend...and for giving me the honor of photographing your family year after year <3

Andrew at 6 Months [Columbus, OH Baby Photographer]

I have had the pleasure of photographing this little guy since he was in his momma's tummy. This was my 4th session with this family, and I have to say I enjoy each session just a little more than the last! Andrew is such a happy baby and was so smiley the whole time! Thanks, Angela & Brian, for sharing Andrew with me! I can't wait for our next session.

Image Boxes...just yummy! [Columbus, OH Portrait Photographer]

I am so excited to share this new product with all of you! I have been offering them for a few months now, but am just now getting around to getting product photos up.

This is a 5x7 image box, that is available with the purchase of my digital collection. The image box is customized with a picture of your choice, and I color coordinate the back with your photo. In addition, you get a custom designed DVD to hold your digital images. Each image box comes with 20 5x7 reference prints, so that you know what your digital images should look like in printed form, when you print them for yourself.

The box comes in a beautiful matte finish with a magnetic closure. It can be ordered with a horizontal or vertical picture. My clients that have received their boxes just love them! It's a great way to store your photos, and a way to keep your DVDs of session images organized.

Sweet Claudia [Hilliard, Ohio Infant Photographer]

I first met Claudia at 6 weeks old. She slept through her entire session. At her 3 month session, she slept as well :) I was so happy to do this session for her at 6 months, with her outside and awake! She is such a sweet baby with such an old soul. She faithfully takes in her surroundings and studies everything. It was nice to get some smiles out of her! (Well, actually Daddy got smiles out of her!) Thank you, Michelle, for continuing to let me document Claudia's first year!

Max & Maddie turn 1! [Hilliard, Ohio Infant Photographer]

I have had the joy of watching Max and Maddie grow up this past year. I have been photographing their big sister for about 2 years now, and was thrilled when their mom asked me to do their newborn photos last year. They are so much fun, and really make me work for every smile I get :) Happy Birthday, Max & Maddie!!!!

"Every baby begins the world again." ~ H.D.Thoreau

The Sardella family will soon be adding a new little blessing. As we move toward 2011, my hubby and I will be adding to our family through the gift of adoption. Emma is SO excited to be a big sister.

I wanted to let my clients know that I will be taking a break from shooting once our child is placed in our home. Unfortunately, we don't know when that may be! This is the nature of adoption. We are in the last stages of the approval process. We have made it through our classes, waded through a sea of paperwork, and are half way through the home visit process. So, by the end of 2010, we should be approved to adopt. It will be business as usual, and I will be taking sessions until we hear of a placement. At that time, I am going to be taking a short leave to spend time bonding with our new son or daughter. For my baby plan customers, I will make sure your shoots stay on time! For all of my other clients, please continue to book as usual, and I will let you know when my leave will begin.

Thank you to all of my amazing clients who make my life so much richer!

Ben at 10 months [Columbus, OH Infant Photographer]

I first met Ben when he was 3 months old, and the little guy slept through his entire session! I have photographed him a few more times since then, and this is the first time he was all giggles and smiles! He's normally Mr. Serious, taking everything in. I had a great time with this shoot, and he always makes me smile. How does he not just melt your heart? Thanks to Lacey for letting me continue to capture Ben's 1st year!

Portrait Party [Pickerington, OH Family Photographer]

One of my awesome clients had a portrait party this summer (yes..I am THAT behind in blogging...lol). She had such great friends at the party and I had a great time taking their portraits. I think these are some of the best looking families ever! The kids were SO cute...and we had such an awesome location. Unfortunately, ALL of us got chigger bites from this shoot! From what I've heard...the pictures were worth it ;) Thanks so much, Lacey & Eric for hosting and bringing your friends out to spend the evening with me!

Christian at 6 months [Bexley, OH Infant Photographer]

Isn't he the cutest? I could just eat him up every time I see him! I have been photographing him since he was a newborn, and he just keeps getting cuter! I look forward to seeing Christian every 3 months to see how much he's changed. I love the expressions he makes...the first shot just cracks me up :)

Three Kidlets [Columbus, OH Infant & Child Photographer]

This little family is one of my first! I have been photographing their oldest for almost 2 years, and have been photographing the twins since they were in mom's tummy. Emily is almost 3 now, and the twins are 9 months old. I love watching them grow and change. The twins are hilarious and I can never get a photo of the two of them together...because they don't like touching each other! Apparently they had too much closeness in utero! Can't wait for our next session!

Sweet Ellie [Hilliard, Ohio Infant Photographer]

I've been photographing this sweet girl since she as 3 months old. We had lots of fun with this session, with her Momma doing lots of singing :) She was full of so many somber, inquisitive, fun expressions...but not many smiles. I know parents love to see smiles...but some of my favorite captures are of those sweet, everyday expressions that babies make. Karen & Brian....I hope you enjoy your pics! And, thanks for continuing to trust me to capture Ellie's first year.

Meeting Tatiana [Hilliard, OH Newborn Photographer]

I had the pleasure of meeting Tatiana's parents at the Baby Expo in April, when Mom was 38 weeks pregnant. When they contacted me to do Tatiana's newborn pics, I was so excited to meet this sweet girl. I got to photograph her at the tender age of 10 days, and I was nervous she wouldn't sleep well, being almost 2 weeks old. But, she slept like a champ, and was one of my easiest newborns ever. I had a great time at her session, and hope to get to continue to photograph her in the future.