Month: September 2019

Appleton Infant Photography

Azailyah Katherine

Azailyah was a dream baby for her studio session. I have zero complaints except that she had to go home. I can often find myself hitting a stride with newborn sessions and inevitably have to cut myself off before I become too attached or decide we’re never stopping the photo session – ha! Even her awake images are some of my favorites. Such a sweet little mug, I know mom feels the same way.

We always prep newborns for their in studio session with special care. It involves keeping baby awake for a bit prior to families arrival and making sure baby gets plenty to eat for a full tummy and all those sleepy dreams. But sometimes our little model just isn’t ready for the coma we have so thoughtfully prepared them for and that’s ok! Patience is key when this happens. In Azalyah’s case, we kept working. She was chill and oh so cute with those big eyes, how could I not snap away??

If you’re planning for a new addition and considering photography (which of course I fully support!), think about what type of session you’re most looking forward to. Maybe it isn’t posed at all! Have questions about which one is best for you – send a note my way! We’ll chat it out and decide together.

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Appleton Xavier Photographer, Best Friends Session

Let’s get honest for a second. We are all our own worst critic. There is no denying that, I see it everyday in myself and unfortunately, I see it most in the youth around me. We have this idea in our heads that if we aren’t what our friends are, or have what they have, we aren’t as good.

Frickity frack that! (You know what words I really mean here.)

I was my worst enemy in high school. Ugh, it pains me to think back to those days. If I could do HS over, I would! And I’d be as ruthless as I am now with my thoughts, dreams, words, etc. I have a firm belief that being yourself is more important than making friends. And if we’re realistic about that, being ourselves will make us the best kind of friend!

Proof is in the pudding… or in this case, the pictures. My first senior session this year was with eleven best friends and it was AMAZING!! I hope every senior I ever work with knows how amazing they are in their own skin. I will work hard to share that belief with them every single day. And in a world where we are constantly asked to compare ourselves, I hope Caitlin Claire Studio seniors know I’m comparing them with the best version of themselves and no one or anything else. Be better than you were yesterday, that’s it.

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