The arrival of your baby is monumental — it’s one of the few times in your life that practically everything is put on hold so that you can prepare the way for this precious new life to begin. While this time will inevitably be ripe with questions and newness, it is important to make a point to try to drink in the experience, no matter how sleep-deprived you are. Your child will only be a few days old this one time; the days will quickly turn to months and years. Everyone should get a document of when they were counting the days and hours, measuring the moments, when all else in life is on “pause.”
For the months of January and February 2012, I am offering a weekly drawing for a newborn session for a family in the Cleveland area. The winner will receive an in-home shoot* of their newborn baby, online proofing, and one digital file of their choosing. The drawing is for parents (new clients only) whose due date falls within that week, and the shoot must be scheduled within the first 12 days after the baby is born to qualify. It’s my way of helping Cleveland families relish and savor one of the most glorious moments of their lives — the arrival of a precious new baby.
The shoot itself will be conducted in my signature style, aimed to be relaxed and fun for everyone, and with a patient pace to jive with baby’s needs. I loathe “perfection,” and prefer to surprise people with beautiful glimpses of reality. You won’t see heavy photoshopping or phony effects in my work, nor will you see “cheese.” Your photos will have a freshness to them that reflects the real-life moments from which they were borne. They’ll be utterly unique to the moment and the individual child’s life they capture. They might very well be unlike any photos you’re accustomed to. But I hope you’ll get accustomed to the artistic quality and the love I aim to capture.
Are you expecting this week? Email [email protected] with “This week’s newborn session contest,” in the subject line. You’ll be added to my list for future information (you may opt out at any time), and you’ll be automatically entered in this week’s drawing. Tweet about it, and email me again with a link to your tweet for a second chance to win! (Baby later than expected? Feel free to enter again!)
Just a friendly reminder: take lots of snapshots as your life transitions now. You won’t know how important they’ll be to you until you can look back. And, you can’t go back, so go forth with your camera.
If you’d like to learn more about photography, stay tuned to my blog for creative tricks to try at home. Click here to learn more about upcoming photo workshops.
*Homes located over 25 miles from downtown Cleveland are subject to a nominal fee.
