Leo's 100th Day

Grace and David have happily welcomed a second son, Leo, into their family and I had the opportunity to photograph them all together, to commemorate Leo's 100th day. (In Chinese culture, the 100th day of a newborn's life holds special significance and it is traditionally celebrated as if an annual birthday.)

Looks like Leo is ready for karaoke!

Grace's mother was visiting from China. I love this moment here with the two of them tending to the baby.

Very happy grandmother...

Leo was fond of sticking his tongue out, just like his older brother when he was a baby!

Oscar is now two years old now and full of personality...

Lots of personality!

I absolutely loved this series of Grace and Leo with this immense and beautiful tree. Not unlike the love this family shares for one another...

Welcome Baby J!

There's nothing more precious and awe-inspiring than a newborn baby. I had the pleasure of photographing Baby J when he was a mere three weeks old. As cute as they may be, newborns can be somewhat unpredictable to photograph... I had visions of capturing lots of curled-up sleepy baby images, but Baby J had something else in mind - he was literally awake for the entire time I was there! He had pretty amazing eye contact for such a little guy, I was impressed.

Baby J is simply adored to pieces by his entire family, and his parents are beyond thrilled...

I love how this photo reflects how he is the focal point of the family!

Baby J's father had quickly become an expert at calming him down...

The intense bond between mother and baby and the immense love a mother has for a child is so clear here...

It's like Baby J is saying, "protect me, mama!"

And this is how we knew the photo shoot was over...

Now They Are Four...

When I was in Virginia I had the opportunity to photograph some dear friends of mine, who are now a family of four. Erica and Jeff welcomed their second son, Dylan, into the world last December. Big brother Logan has sure grown up since last I photographed him...

We took these photographs just before sunset at a lovely, little park in their neighborhood. What a gorgeous family!

Baby Oscar

I was so delighted to photograph Oscar, who is just about the most adorable baby ever! And I lucked out: he was wide awake for most of the photo shoot and a good sport the entire time. The pictures were taken when he was just a month old. Congratulations to his parents, Grace and David. I wish your family much happiness.

Baby Phoebe and Her Beautiful Family

I had the pleasure of photographing newborn Phoebe, her big brother Emerson, and the parents Rachel and Alyson. Rachel is Alexa's sister (who, with her husband and son, makes frequent appearances on this blog), so it was so nice to photograph more of the family out here in California. I was thrilled to see Alexa and Max again during their visit here; I do miss being neighbors with them. Well, welcome Phoebe and congratulations Rachel and Alyson!