I absolutely adore this precious little Santa Baby! Sweet Olivia Lyn was born at the end of November but when her Premiere Newborn Session rolled around, it was a perfect time for all things Christmas!
I have known Olivia’s mom, Emily, since she was a little girl! It was so such a joy watching Emily and her husband, Stev, sweetly ooh and aww over their first baby!
Emily’s dad (Pop Pop to Olivia), has an amazing talent… he lovingly creates a beautiful needlepoint stocking for each member of the family. What an incredible heirloom! So of course, we had to incorporate this gorgeous stocking into Olivia’s newborn session!
After our time in the studio, I thought it would be fun to capture Olivia in front of our Christmas tree with the lights gleaming from behind. I placed her in a beach wood “platter” with a mustard colored faux fur beneath her. As I was editing these particular images, several Christmas songs about Jesus’ birth were playing in the background… “Mary Did You Know”, etc. It was so meaningful and touching as I couldn’t help but be reminded of Jesus in a bed of straw in a manger. Such a humble beginning for the Son of God, my Lord and Savior.
Congratulations, Stev and Emily! What an honor it is to capture such a blessed time in your lives!
***Be sure to watch the video at the end of the post as I’ve included some of the images I took of Olivia in the hospital!
Jennifer Jones – your photography skills and creativity along with sense of warmth and sensitivity – is more than remarkable! Another fabulous session and a young family benefits from your passion and skill. BRAVO – loved all the photos – not sure how one would choose just one or a few from this session! I adore the ones near the Christmas tree – perfect!
Thank you so much, Beth, for your kind and encouraging words! What a joy and privilege to be able to photograph such amazing families and the miracle of life!
Jennifer, While I was enjoying my morning coffee I thought I’d browse through your web site. I didn’t realize Olivia’s “shoot” was still on the web site. I am sitting here sobbing. You’re incredible talent captures so many beautiful images. However, you go beyond images. Somehow you are able to capture the emotion that is present in the moment. You’ve captured forever that indescribable joy and awe of parents with their new child. Words can’t do it. Your eye, heart and lens did. Each image is beautiful.
While watching it, all of the emotions of watching my child with her first child were reborn and I was full of love. Now I’m full of gratefulness for your talent and true desire to capture a treasured moment. You’re a special friend. Love, Judyu
Oh, Judy!!! I can’t begin to tell you how much your thoughtful words meant to me! I truly love what I do and pray that through my images others would not only be touched and blessed upon seeing them for the first time, but for many years to follow! Your comment reassured me that’s happening! Thank you! Love you my sweet friend!