After a very long labor, Lauren and Derek welcomed their first child into the world. Chloe was born the end of March at 19 inches and 7 lbs 7 oz. Lauren was so happy to have her healthy baby girl in her arms and thought "wow, she's so big". Now, two months later, she happily looks back at Chloe's newborn photos and realizes how quickly they grow...and how tiny she really was!

A week later, I welcomed Chloe, Lauren, and Derek into my studio for Chloe's big day! She was very sweet and amazingly alert for just one week old. Something tells me she will be smart like her momma! Lauren was prepared and relaxed for the session. Of course, she was worried about Chloe not cooperating or peeing on me...but as I assure everyone...I expect it! Lauren was happy with the time and patience I took during their session...and look at some of the great memories we captured!

Most new mom's are worried about how their newborn will do during the session. Newborn sessions are an investment, so its important that you feel comfortable with your photographer! Lauren said, "I was mostly worried that [Chloe] would be fussy, which she was, but Kirsten was super patient with her. I was also nervous that I was going to look enormous after having the baby a week prior, but Kirsten made me look amazing. I couldn’t be happier with how the pictures came out." As a mom of three, I completely understand!

 It is always a pleasure to photograph our good friends, Olivia and Charlotte! We had quite the rainy week but got some sun before Olivia was off on vacation with her dad! We headed over to Seekonk to get a nice mini session at the meadows, amongst the flowers.

Here is Olivia, the soon-to-be third grader! She looks so grown up. I think that happens to third graders ...

Charlotte loved the freedom of the meadow and was quite content to run...and run! She wasn't interested in stopping to smell the flowers with all the space around her. That two year old is on the go (and thought I was crazy to make her do otherwise)!