This gorgeous girl and her amazingly talented horse! I had such a fun time shooting this session! The fall colors were amazing and so were these two!

It's no surprise that I have forgotten about my blog! I've been busy with holidays and updating social media that this poor blog of mine has been pushed to the back burner and forgotten about! Not that I am any good at blogging in the first place, but heres to trying! So be ready for an overflow up updated sessions that I haven't posted about!

I was so excited to have baby Lily come into the studio today! She was so perfect! Congratulations Libby!

1.  For nursing Moms, be sure they’re careful with what they eat for about a day leading up to the session. Any woman who has nursed a baby knows that any sort of spicy foods can make the baby uncomfortable or upset their tummy.  And an upset tummy will always mean lots of tears and little sleep!  So tell them to avoid spicy foods, or any foods the baby may have allergies to, at all costs!

2. I also recommend parents trying to keep their baby awake in the couple hours leading up to the session.  If the baby has slept all morning and then arrives to my studio, they just might be ready for a long awake period, which makes the job of getting them sleepy all that much harder.  So, some tips to give parents are to play with baby, talk with baby, maybe even give the baby a bath before the session – whatever it takes to keep them alert for an hour or two.  Then, when they arrive in my studio, they’ll be ready for a long nap!

3.  I always instruct Mommies to make sure their babies have a nice, full tummy before they leave the house to come to their session.  This way, assuming their drive isn’t too long, the baby will still be full and has probably fallen asleep in the car.  I can immediately get started on the session when they arrive and hopefully get an hour or two of photos done before baby needs a feeding break.  In fact, having Mommy feed them as often as they can for about 10-12 hours before their session will ensure that baby is really full and will be more likely to have a long, sleepy stretch.

4. Here’s a really important one to tell Mommies – DO NOT forget the pacifier!!  If the baby takes a pacifier, you can trust me that you’ll want it there during the session!

5. Always instruct the parents to bring the baby in a button-up or zip-up sleeper.  Preferably a loose fitting one.  One of the worst things is when baby arrives sleepy in his/her carseat and then you have to remove shoes and socks, pants, and take a shirt off over their heads – which almost always wakes them up.  Instead, it’s so, so simple to zip down and slip off pajamas while baby remains asleep!  And if the pajamas are loose-fitting, then ideally there won’t be many lines left behind on the baby’s skin.

6.  My studio is HOT, so it’s really important to me to warn parents of this before their arrival.  I always suggest they dress lightly and take advantage of my cold drinks in the fridge.

7.  Newborn sessions can be sooooo long through the client’s eyes!  Make sure you tell parents to bring a laptop, a book to read, or whatever they need to keep them busy while you shoot.  Because seriously, two to three hours is a long time to just sit there bored!

8.  This one is easily forgotten, but I make sure they have directions, my cell phone number, and instructions on where to park.  Making my client’s lives easier is part of my job!



**Steps by LSI Pro Melissa DeVoe Photography

I am so excited to share some of my images from my amazing rafting trip through the grand canyon! I spent a total of 21 days on the water then a few before and after in Flagstaff, Arizona. I am currently in the process of editing, but here are a few images I had to share!

9/22/2015 - Pre-Launch

9/30/2015 - Day 7

It was such a blast photographing Alicia and Joel's beautiful backyard wedding! Here are a few of my favorite images from the night! Congratulations again to the both of you, I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon!

Newborn Session Information:
This is such a special time for you and your family - the addition of a new, sweet baby. I want to help you savor those memories of your sweet, little one.

When to Schedule:
Newborn sessions are best in the first two weeks of your baby’s birth. During this time, your baby still sleeps a lot and his or her complexion is clear. When you call to schedule your appointment, your session will be reserved for an approximate time frame. Notify me as soon as possible when your baby is born to set a firm date.

Before the Session:
Relax!!

What to Expect at Your Baby’s Session:
You should arrive to my studio approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your session. This gives me time to set up equipment and props without taking time away from your session. Baby’s session can include any combination of the following: baby only, siblings and baby, parents and baby, family and baby. Baby calls the shots! Babies are little people, individuals with their own likes, dislikes and personality. If baby wants to eat, we’ll take a break. If baby wants to swaddle, we’ll swaddle him/her. I’ll work with you and your baby to have a successful session.


Reviewing your Photos:
After your session, we will set up a follow-up appointment approximately one week later to view and order your photos.