Lodi, California Newborn Photographer | Edwin is 1!

Well I haven’t updated this bad boy in a solid 4 years so here we go. I’m back to blogging! haha!

First up is my most recent session with sweet Edwin. This kid just grabs at my soul. He came to me for a 6 month session and then we came to his 1 year which is always SO fun. Mom picked out a few outfits from my wardrobe collection and I think she did such a good job choosing - they were so, so darling on him! Although, truth be told, I think Edwin could rock a paper bag and be perfection. It blows my mind, every time, how much these babies grow in just a few months. He went from barely sitting by himself to literally RUNNING when I saw him next and that hair just got even redder which made me fall for him all over again.

We had the best time celebrating his sweet personality and watching him absolutely demolish his cake. I can’t wait to see him again in a few months for his 18 month session!

Baby Aubrey ~ Lathrop Newborn Photographer

I never can quite get over the joy that I get to experience when I capture a family during their maternity session and I later get that text that their sweet baby has finally arrived. It's this connection I get to create with a family that means the world to me and I feel an instant connection to baby as soon as he or she comes Earth-side! 

Sweet little Aubrey was no exception. That text message of her sweet little face just moments after her arrival absolutely made my heart sing knowing she and mama were safe and that I would soon get to meet her since seeing her in the belly. She was just the sweetest little girl and the first girl to the family so it was so fun to celebrate her and put some majorly girly twists on her session like big flowers and lots of pink! 

Check out this beautiful girl: 

Rockabye Photography is a full-service, fine art photography studio specializing in newborns, maternity, & baby's first year milestones. With heirloom, fine art products that will last a lifetime and an experienced, loving artist to offer the most unique experience in the area, I hope to work with you! Please check out more of my work on my website or visit my social media to see what I'm doing daily! 
 

XOXO,
Shannon

2017 Wrap Up ~ Lodi Newborn Photographer

Well! It's been quite a year! These are only some of the sessions that I had the honor of capturing this year! Clearly blogging has not been my forte this year (New Years resolution much??! haha!) but I just had to make sure I at least posted this so you were able to see how wonderful this year has truly been! 

Not only have I had the honor of capturing growing bellies but getting to watch them bloom into a little person never ceases to amaze me. I can't decide if that's my favorite part of this job or my Milestone Package. Watching each baby grow at 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months is just SO fun. Every time I think they've grown just a little, I go back and look at that first session and my mind is blown! The changes these little people go through in such a short amount of time during that first year is part of the reason I love doing the package so much! It makes sure that you don't miss a beat and you're able to have this growth documented in the most fun way! 

It's hard to believe that the year is over but I am so excited to see what 2018 holds!

XOXO
Shannon 

Baby Giavanna ~ Escalon Newborn Photographer

Welcome to the world, sweet Giavanna! 

One day, I received a call from a very excited Grandma who couldn't wait to surprise her daughter with a newborn session for her brand new baby. Just hearing her excitement for the new addition on the phone made me excited, too! As soon as Bianca and James brought their beautiful newborn into the studio, I could see why there was so much love all around. Not only were they such a sweet couple but their little girl was just beyond darling and she was an awesome little model! 

It warmed my heart watching them watch her as I posed and moved her into different props that incorporated the colors that they loved and that matched their home. I love when parents have something sentimental they'd like incorporated into their session and this little family was no exception! Bianca brought in an adorable big flowered headband for a few shots that just made us all giggle with glee when we put it on her. James brought in a bonnet 

Baby Ivy ~ Lodi Newborn Photographer

I love when the weather and light gives us the perfect opportunity for outdoor sessions! They're not for everyone but when parents do request them, they are pure MAGIC! It was almost a little kismet that her name was Ivy, too! When her momma asked for a fairy princess theme, my mind went wild and I had so much fun playing dress with this sweet girl!

Baby Oliver ~ Manteca Newborn Photographer

Sweet little Oliver's mama contacted me about a month before he was due and it was the absolute perfect time to schedule a newborn session for her pending birth! Not many new mama's know that ideally, it works best to schedule your session well before baby arrives! While it seems difficult to schedule a baby who will inevitably arrive whenever he or she wants to, I always tell new parents that scheduling can always be adjusted but it is so much better to do so ahead of time if at all possible. 

Once Oliver arrived and his wonderful parents brought him in, I couldn't believe not only how adorable he was but how awesome his hair was! Doesn't he just have the best hair? 

After a client sends in their initial inquiry and are ready to book, I send you a booking form that asks a few personal questions to let me get to know you better! One of those questions asks what kind of color scheme might fit your home and what fits your personality. Oliver's mama asked for grays, creams, and navy which has been a popular but perfect combination for boys this season!

And with mom & dad's permission, I try to add in an extra dash of color that they might not have considered. Parents always love that unexpected twist to their photos! Here, I used some burnt orange that came all the way from Europe!

Little Oliver did a great job during his session but he definitely had a period of time where he decided to stay up and chat a bit! He was wide awake but honestly, it was awesome because despite being so alert, he still let me pose him! How darling is he??!

He eventually gave in and let us finish out our session with some dreamy shots. 

XOXO, 
Shannon