MISSION: Surprise Mother's Day Session

The mission began when Bob called me up and explained his idea of surprising his wife with photos of their adorable baby girl for Mother's Day. After a morning photo session at The Montage in Laguna Beach, we ended up with hundreds of incredible images of Delaney. Since it was way too difficult to choose just one to enlarge as a gift, I collaged 4 images and had a canvas gallery wrap made (along with 47 5x7 prints of other favorites). This is the third time I have photographed Delaney in her 7 month life, and every time she grows up a little more and has a little more personality. Below are a few images from Delaney's 1st session as a newborn, 2nd session- 3 months old, and 3rd session- 7 months.
Canvas gallery wrap collage- upper left is my favorite! What a face!
Daddy holding Delaney's tiny newborn feet

Delaney's special blankey

Dad and baby girl moment...Three months old She loved staring at the studio lights...
It's nice to have a professional to capture all the funny faces your baby makes :)
Peaceful & natural family portrait
Seven months old, and sitting up on her own!
Babies don't require much posing. Their natural disposition and actions are interesting enough.
This silk flower was meant to be a prop, but Delaney took matters into her own hands...