The time between six and nine months is so much fun. There’s so much development and changing – not to mention the most adorable rolls and chunkiness. So, when the Wades asked me to shoot Sam for his mid first year photos, I couldn’t contain myself. And just in time for this session, Sam learned how to pucker and bite his lower lip. I was laughing so hard at his little face. Sam’s parents were amazing, as always. They are always so comfortable in front of the camera (which is so very hard to be able to do) and it makes the whole session just smooth.

I love when parents want to have a one-on-one picture with their little ones.

Thanks again guys! He’s such a happy baby. I can’t wait until his (gasp) first birthday!

At the request of a few parents, I’ve decided to offer a half day workshop that will teach you to use your DSLR. This is not a workshop for anyone looking to gather information and use it for profit purposes. This is for parents, grandparents, new camera owners – anyone with questions about what all the buttons and gadgets are on the back of their camera. Nikon or Canon, it doesn’t matter. I will have information that is specific to the gear that you have already.

If you would like to register or have more questions, please email stephanie@stephaniewelbourne.com

See ya there!

In February, there were cat baths (yes, baths), new cat friends, and tons of cat faces ranging from ‘over it’ to terrified.

For March, I hope to keep up as well as I did in February. Maybe some warmer weather will get the cats moving around and outside a bit more. We shall see!

I have tried before but didn’t have a direction. That just made me feel overwhelmed. I need some inspiration or something to get me going. With the new year, I decided that I had my inspiration in front of me the whole time – the two adorable, trouble-making cats that make my life interesting to say the least.

My subjects are Gramarye who is the fluffiest, most bipolar cat ever. She’s almost 12 years old. She wants everything on her terms – petting, touching, feeding. She has me trained pretty well. Dermot is the short hair guy. He’s almost 5. More dog than cat, he pretty much takes it all in stride and desperately wants to be an outdoor cat. Oh yeah, he drools too.

We pretty much have everything going for us here – cat faces, cats in weird places, cats doing cat things, a cat with a pancake on his head.I can already tell a difference in how I see them – which is crazy because they’ve been a part of my life for so long. I hope to continue to see them do strange and curious things all year round.

If you are paying attention, you notice there are only 26/31 images. I traveled for work for a week mid month and didn’t really plan on what to do for that week. Lesson learned, I shoot several photos and just have a cushion for those times I can’t be around the subjects. It may be cheating a little, but I figure it is really the closest I can get with traveling.

Follow me on Instagram if you want to see daily photos and quips about what trouble they are causing.

There are few things in the world that make me as giddy as photographing a newborn. I love how small they are, how new everything is with both baby and parents, and the adorable movements and faces. Baby Sumners did not disappoint.

Now, not all moments photographing a newborn are wonderful. In fact, this poor papa got the raw end of the deal when his little girl decided to potty on him – twice. But he was a trooper!

And mom is just glowing with her baby girl.

My favorite part of this session was the non-posed parts. Baby S just looked around the room, taking in all the detail.

 Thanks again for letting me shoot your precious little one!

His laughter is seriously contagious. I just cracked up when he started to giggle.

Thanks again guys! You all are so adorable. Hope to see you again soon!

I loved this shot – listening to Dad’s words of wisdom… at least I hope they were. I have no idea what they were saying to each other.

How amazing is this light and how awesome do they look??

This little five year old may be the most precious thing ever.

While I have already shared the cuteness that is Baby Sam, I have not shared Lauren and Mark’s maternity session.

We were rained out once and then the humidity was killer, but it all worked wonderfully. Lauren and I talked about doing a little styled shoot with some items from the nursery to make it special since it is her first pregnancy. I just followed her lead. She is amazingly creative – I can’t imagine ever being as crafty as she. Mark and Murph (who might be the most adorable dog on earth) also did a stellar job.

How adorable is this little banner that Lauren made? I just loved it.

There is a reason that fall is the most beautiful time of year to photograph. Cooler days, cozy clothes and amazing all over warmth and color (of course).

This family was happy, fun, and the location was their back yard (how perfect). I have the opportunity to photograph the family again next week. While it will be earlier in the year than when these were taken last year, I can’t wait to see them again.

               It’s so funny to me how the out-takes can be the most precious pictures. Our two year old subject was having a bit of a time giving me a smile.

As most toddlers, he loved being hoisted up into the air. I saw the laughs and knew it would capture the family perfectly.

Sam already has the most adorable parents ever. And they just love this little guy so much…

Already the best of friends.

I love the way that newborns looks so tiny in their cribs. They grow so quickly, it’s nice to be able to see how small they really were.

Thanks guys! I hope to see you soon!