Baby Mark!

I've shot Sarenna and Travis' family twice before, their vow renewal and family pictures. I was so excited when baby Mark's momma Sarenna emailed me about newborn pics for him! At the time she didn't even know the sex, and anyone that knows me knows I LOVE surprises! I was stoked to hear he was a he since I've only shot one newborn boy! Due to mom's high blood pressure, this little guy had to be delivered 4 weeks early and then spent 2 weeks in the NICU. He and his mom are doing great now! I got to spend a few hours with them at the end of July and I had a blast! The so-called big "rule" for newborn photography is to do the shoot within the first 14 days after birth. It's the best way to ensure a very sleepy, very bendy babe. After 14 days, the baby "usually" starts to be a bit more awake, more bones start to form so they are less flexable, and dry skin and baby acne show up. Of course not every baby is typical. And not every baby younger than 14 days is by any means easy. It's really just a great piece of advice. With that being said, because baby Mark was in the NICU for two weeks, I knew I would probably have my work cut out for me. But you know what? He was pretty dang easy! He made it clear he didn't want to be naked or on his belly, so I worked with that. For being an "older" guy, he was perfect. And he's so little! Man, he was probably the smallest baby I've ever held! Thank you Sarenna and Travis for choosing me to document this very precious time in you family's life!