I don’t know if it’s just in my area or if people are just having babies closer together, but whenever I do a newborn session with an “older” sibling, they are usually only about 2 years old. Reasoning with a 2 year old to hold their new baby brother or sister can be a challenge, and usually involves bribes of cheerios or candy. So when this gorgeous family booked me for a newborn session and the sibling wasn’t a toddler I was so excited to do something different! Samantha loved her little brother and did so good during the session, it was so sweet. I loved how all these family photos turned out. I always thing about it in terms of the photos of you little tiny baby are for you to enjoy and remember, but the photos of you holding your new little baby are for them when they grow up and can remember and cherish you. It’s such a special gift.
You’re right, getting a toddler to do anything is a challenge! I love when there are older siblings who hopefully will listen better. These are beautiful photos you’ve captured, I especially love the newborn in the bucket pictures.
Absolutely precious newborn boy photos! LOVE the ones with his big sister; you can see how excited she is to be able to pose with him for a few portraits. I have no doubt mom & dad are loving these!
This is such a beautiful newborn session! I adore the photos with big sister – so precious!