Avery + Newborn | Stuttgart, Germany

I got to do another awesome newborn photography session in Stuttgart!  A fellow photographer contacted me 3 days before this session asking if I could do it because another photographer backed out at the last minute.  I was so excited that another photographer thought of suggesting ME!  Well of course I said yes!!!!  I'm SO glad I made time for this newborn session because the Walkers were such a great family!  First of all, they had an AMAZING house!  Every inch that I saw was purposefully decorated and so put together.  They had floor to ceiling windows in several rooms (a photographer's dream!) and their backyard had a view of the entire village!!!  Simply gorgeous.  

Their son, Garrison was so cute.  His favorite song is "Wheels on the Bus" and since I sing that to Alicia 500 times per day, I was well versed on it to make him smile for pictures :)  He was a very helpful big brother.  He so gently put his hand on baby Avery's back while Nicole was burping her and later tried giving her a bottle.  It was adorable!  I love how families come together when a new baby is born.  Trent's mom was visiting and was a busy bee doing things around the house for them.  The entire family was smitten over this little girl.

Avery didn't really feel like napping, but I was quick to capture her little power naps.  She had blankets with her name and initials on them and they were so sweet!  Nicole ended up holding Avery for most of the pictures to keep her calm and sleepy.  It is amazing how little newborns are.  Avery rested comfortably in her mommy's hands and on her forearms.  They don't stay that small very long so I'm so blessed to have been able to capture that feeling for her Nicole.  All the more reason to spend lots of time holding newborns :)  They are so tiny and used to being held close to mommy in the womb, so it must feel so special to a baby knowing what her mommy's arms feel like.  Every touch, feeling, and sensation is new to babies.  What a world of wonderment!  

I  love the picture of Trent kissing Nicole on the cheek and making her bust out laughing.  He had actually just licked her cheek and it was hilarious :)  I also love the one of Garrison laughing on his daddy's lap.  Candid moments make for the best pictures!  

Welcome to the world, Miss Avery!!