Category Archives: Older Infants (3months-1yr)

Ava 1 year old | Springfield Chatham IL Photographer

I just love when my former newborn clients return for milestone sessions and when Ava’s mom told me she was looking for an image for her first birthday invitation I was super excited to get the chance to work with her again!   No longer that tiny little newborn, Ava was an adorable little *almost* one year ago who wanted to put anything she could in her mouth, including the long pearls we had her wearing (gotta love that teething age!)   With her gorgeous blue eyes and fine blond hair, Ava was such a sweetheart for her session!

Maxwell 10 months old | Springfield Rochester IL Baby Photographer

In my line of work I have had the chance to photograph a lot of babies.   In their short lives though, some babies have more eventful lives than others and Max is one of those. Prior to his being born, his mom bid on and won a session that I had donated for the Style of Hope Benefit.  His momma likely thought it would be used on Max’s newborn session.   However, born early weighing only 1 lb 9 oz “miracle max” had to fight for every minute, hour and day of his sweet life.   Three months of care from the neonatal intensive care unit staff and little Max was ready to go home on oxygen and a heart monitor.   After his discharge from the hospital his mom and I decided that his session would best be done as a milestone session and I cannot tell you how glad I was that we waited.  This little guy was the sweetest boy and full of adorable smiles. His bright blue eyes and fine blond hair were just the cutest!

On a side note, his mom owns an ADORABLE little store here in Springfield, IL that if you haven’t checked it out yet…you need to.  Kennedy Sue Gift & Home is located on the westside of Springfield and offer up some of the most unique items.  From adorable baby and wedding gifts to jewelry and modern farmhouse decor items, they are a hidden gem in the area.  So go visit them. Now.

Rayan 3 months old | Rochester Springfield IL Baby Photographer

When sweet Rayan’s mom contacted me to schedule some pictures of her sweet new baby boy she was worried that she “missed” the opportunity to get some newborn images.  While yes, I do suggest that babies are around 7-15 days old for a traditional newborn posed session, I told her not to worry and that we could get some adorable images of her 3 month old little boy…and that we did!   He arrived to his session alert and happy and we were able to capture his sweet little smile.   After a little bit though, you could tell he was beginning to get sleepy and I took advantage of that opportunity to get some sweet sleepy pictures of this adorable 12 week old.

So, is it ever to late outside to the newborn “window” to get adorable images?  Nope.  While they may not be as sleepy or posable as a 10 day old, older newborns are always welcome in my studio.


Mackenzie 4 months old | Chatham Springfield IL Baby Photographer

I love being able to capture babies from their very first breathe on this earth through their first birthday and Mackenzie here is one of those cuties.  With her dad called away on National Guard training, they weren’t sure he was going to make it to her birth…but he did.  Such a sweet family and you can tell that Miss Mackenzie here get lots of love.  Such a happy baby and we had so much fun for her 4 month session.

Wyatt 4 months old | Springfield Pana IL Baby Photographer

Simplicity at it’s finest, often times (especially with young babies) my favorite outfits, backdrops, and props are the ones that are least distracting from the adorableness that are your baby.  Wyatt’s 4 month portrait session was perfect example of that.

Victoria Kegg of Blue Daisy Art is a fresh and modern portrait photographer. She specializes in birth, maternity, & infant photography, but also captures families and children. Blue Daisy Art is based in Springfield, IL.

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