Newborn Sneak Peak

This was the second of three newborn sessions I had last week.  A record for me!  Over the years I’ve really changed the way that I approach newborn sessions.  I used to lug around a bean bag chair, heating pad, and white noise machine.   And although pictures of newborns in contrived positions and poses are beautiful at times, I came to the realization that it just isn’t real life.  I wasn’t enjoying newborn photography because I was putting such pressure on myself to get these “perfect” shots.  And the reality of it is this…..any new mom can tell you those first few days at home with a newborn can feel anything but perfect.  Any photographer can tell you that the chances of having a “perfect” newborn session are slim to none.  So now I go into newborn sessions with nothing but my camera, and I have a new found love for them.  I love capturing the bond between a new mom and her new baby.  The cuddling, the calming, the comforting, the feeding.  They are all such precious moments that are too quickly gone.  Those are the images I want to present to families.  Images that in 10 years will cause a mother to close her eyes, and be able to remember exactly what it felt like to hold that bundle, the feeling…the smell…the sounds.

Congratulations Patchen family!!!!

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the Matilda Jane Trunk Show and School Supply Drive to benefit Kids in Distress.   Also, the Hollywood Gazette is holding it’s annual “Best of Hollywood” contest.  courtney ortiz photography really appreciates your vote for Best Portrait Studio/Photographer.  Take a couple of seconds to make sure your vote counts.  Click here to participate! (look for the “CONTEST” tab on the right of the screen)

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