One of our favorite families just grew by two little, precious feet.   Welcome Baby Oliver!

It has been about two years since I photographed Jennie and Craig’s wedding at the beautiful St. Clement’s Castle. In fact, it was a warm and SHHHHWEATY day – just like the day I had the joy of photographing their first born, Mr. Cameron. Congrats to you both. LOVE the hats that your aunt made!  More of her woodland creatures are in the mix, but the frog was my personal favorite.   I just HAD to post the frog!!!!

Logan surprised his mommy on her birthday with his arrival!  He was not due for three more weeks but decided to be an early birthday gift to his mom!

Baby Logan fell into a deep milk coma (we call it “milk drunk”) and we were able to get some beautiful images of this little boy.  Little did Logan know that he was going to play model for us that day.  We have been working with Rebecca Sullivan Gardella who is an amazing local knitter!  The newborn caccoon, the turtle and the grape hat are all her creations!  Check out her Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/darkbay

How adorable is this little guy?!?!  I LOVE his dark, thick hair – just like his mommy and daddy’s.  I also love the hat and blanket – made by local artisan and Baby Nicholas’ proud Auntie, Dana, of  Hats by Dana.

We camp….. and we love it!  It would be wildly unfair for anyone to believe that we “rough it”!!!  Nope!   Been there and done that – but not daring enough to try it with kids!  Our camping now consists of a two bedroom camper with central air (very important lately!!!), a flat screen TV, microwave, mini bathtub, etc.  My husband, Bob, even built a beautiful deck off of our camper so that we can grill and eat right under the awning.  Yes, it is relaxation and good living when we get to sneak down there for a few days.

By far, the best part about camping is our camping friends.  We have a little community of summer friends that we now know better than our own neighbors in town!  And, one of our beloved camping neighbors just had new baby, Mackenzie. Bob left the campground to go home to grab the camera so we could nab a couple good shots of this beautiful 3 week old! (Thanks Bob!!!!) And, congrats Alan and Rebecca and big sisters, Ashley and Allison! We love our newest little addition at camp!!!! Just wait til she is 5 and the tall tales I will tell HER by the fire (you KNOW what I am talking about!!!!) Yes, payback will be fun!!!

I had to put up some quick maternity shots since I never posted any…..  Rebecca was stunning when she was pregnant (as she always is).  And, she brought a stunning little one into the world!  Here are some pics of both!

Here is her first hug from her stepsisters caught on camera….

And yes, those ARE baby Timberlands in pink!!!!!

And here is our last minute baby session!  Thanks to our friends for letting us use their picnic table in front of their vintage camper and Coke machine.  So, I gave these images a little vintage treatment to match.

But, of course, we can’t forget her baby parts!!!!!!!  And check out all that black hair!!!

And last, but certainly not least, thanks to my helper!  This camping friend helped by holding a diffusion screen up to block some harsh light…. that diffusion panel, tucked between her head and the sun, made for a great high key impromptu portrait.

How cute is Baby Hayden?!?!  Thanks to mommy and daddy for letting me be a part of this new stage in your lives!

I wanted to do an all black and white newborn photography post…. I LOVE black and white newborn photos.  I hope you enjoy, too!

What do you call the fourth Lewis in a family line?  Well, QUATTRO, of course!  Meet Quattro B!  We had the joy of photographing his mommy and daddy’s wedding last year.  And, were so happy to share this new stage of life with them.

Congratulations Lisa and Tres!  :)

I had the wonderful experience of photographing Lauren and Jos’s wedding a few years ago in Mystic.  When they called about expecting a baby, I was very excited.  So, welcome Mr. Luke David.  He was so much fun to photograph.  We ran over our typical allotted studio time because he was just so sweet and easy!!!  Lauren got him good and “milk drunk” and once he drifted off to sleep by daddy’s rocking, he was out COLD!!!!  And, we certainly had fun with him!  Thanks Lauren and Jos for having me be a part of your experience as new parents.  You have a beautiful new family.  And, I can’t wait to watch Mr. Luke grow up.