It’s warming up and just about the perfect temp for outdoor newborn photos!  I can’t tell you how excited that makes me since newborns + the great outdoors + my camera= one happy photographer!  Well, we weren’t totally outdoors for sweet baby Rylan’s session.  We were at his grandpa’s house, which had some pretty great scenery all around the place & the little guy loved the the soft sounds and very comfortable mid-80s temp we were experiencing!  At only four days old, this sweet little one has everyone completely smitten with him!  Ten fingers, ten toes, and a full head of beautiful dark hair… welcome to the world Rylan!

Rylan and his gorgeous momma!  See where he got all the great hair?!

Already a Daddy’s boy I think!

This shot was just taken as D was trying to calm Rylan down for the next set of shots, but I think she looks amazing and calm and stunning… not like she just gave birth 4 days ago and hasn’t slept more than 3 hours at a time!  :)

ooooooo… this nook had me at hello.  When I was taking the tour looking for the best photo ops in the house, this was number one on my list!  Looks a little enchanting right… just needed a sweet baby in a basket to make it perfect!  Luckily, Rylan gave us this one shot before he decided he didn’t like my little spot as much as I did.

But he loved this!  Being outdoors put him right back to sleep.

Photos are hard work!  And little guy let me know that with a few big yawns…

How can a baby not be happy here… wrapped in mom’s arms, laying on her chest, a naked bum, and snuggled tight!

And have I mentioned I get to photograph the most wonderful families??  Not only was I invited to stay for dinner, but when I had to decline, they packaged up some of the amazing food that was prepared and sent me on my way with a yummy meal!  If I were still a college student, they might have created a stray cat out of me… back every week for more picture and home cooked meals  Seriously though, amazingly generous and hospitable!

This awesome door also had me at hello.

Doesn’t get any sweeter than this…

D family, it was such a privilege to photographer your family of 3!

Joyfully, Erin