A New Brother

Ahhh... I love babies.... can I say that a little louder... I LOVE BABIES!!!  Look at those cheeks and that perfect skin!

I love when a baby laughs like this.... Lucas couldn't even laugh out loud yet, but he is laughing... you can tell from his wide grin and smiling eyes! I think I would have taken him home with me, but I am not sure his parents thought that was part of their portrait package.  I guess next time I will have to have a disclaimer!

This is a beautiful image of Lucas and his mom.  They are both so content and peaceful!  His mom is gazing down at this....


who wouldn't have a full heart watching this little guy snooze?

This is Lucas' big brother Logan.
 

I had a chance to take photos of him when he was three months old too.  I was shocked when he ran up to me, cookies, ninja turtle and pacifier in hand, when I arrived that day!  He is going to be a great big brother!




I love photographing families with new babies.  Life changes instantly for every family member. It is fun to see how everyone adapts and changes and how much love there is.  I had these boys snuggle on the bed with their parents for awhile to get these next two images.


 
The weather was a bit rainy that day, but once it subsided a bit, we headed outside for a few shots.  Lucas decided it was time for another little nap... for me, that meant it was a perfect time to take a few shots of his perfect little piggies!


Keep snoozing little Lucas, but for your parent's sake, just try to do it between the hours of 8 pm and 7 am!

Holiday Portrait Sessions 2010

Can you even believe it?!  It is time to start thinking about Christmas! OK, wait a second.... You do not have to start thinking about Christmas yet, but you should start thinking about your holiday cards.  Is it time for you to have a new family portrait?  Has your little one just got their first tooth... or maybe just lost their first one! Is it your first Christmas as a mommy or a daddy? Do you have a new pet?  Have you moved into a new home?  Are  you engaged? Do you need a gift for your mom? Email me at sara@saramontgomeryphoto.com  if you are interested and book your session!


I had my first holiday portrait session last weekend.  Mason's Grandma,his Obaachan, is here visiting from Japan, and the holiday package worked out perfectly for them.  We had a good half hour of Baaba (grandma) time.

They snuggled, sang songs and read stories...

They went for a walk...

It was so much fun! Mason and his Baaba will cherish these images forever!



If you think you would be interested in a holiday portrait session for your family, this is what you will receive:

• 30 minute session at the location of your choice.
• Your 5 favorite images on disc with copyright release.
• All of the images (approximately 20-30) will  be available for you on www.pictage.com to view, share or purchase.

The price for the holiday portrait session is $150, and this offer ends Dec. 31st 2010.  Try to book your session before the end of November in order to get your cards out on time!  I can not wait to hear from you!

Olivia and Seattle Children's Hospital

This is Olivia.

Or wait... This is Olivia.

No, no, no... wait.... THIS is Olivia!

This young girl has so much personality, I love it!

When I was asked to take photos of Olivia so that she would be honored at a charity auction for Seattle Children's Hospital, I was thrilled. What I did not expect was such a resilient, charming, and brilliant eight year old!  She is simply amazing!  She is a very regular guest at Children's, but you would never guess it.  She is definitely NOT defined by her health condition!  I went along on one of Olivia's visits to the hospital to document some of the experiences she has at the hospital.

In this situation, you or I would have a squirmy stomach and sweaty palms, but this laid back little cutie just charmed her way through the entire afternoon!

She was so lucky to have amazing physicians who took the time to explain every thing that was going on around her.  Again... you or I would have maybe heard one word they were saying, but Olivia... she soaked it all up. What a smart cookie!!!

After all of the real business was over, we were able to head outside with the family and really let loose!

Olivia's family is wonderful, but I have to say, my favorite thing during this shoot was watching Olivia and her sister interact.  Her little sister is six and spuuunkyyy! It was so much fun to be around the two of them.  They were not shy... not reserved in the least... and really could make each other laugh... which made me laugh too!

These girls just fed off each other with their silliness and laughter.  Years from now, these two sisters and their parents will cherish these images!

 

What a pleasure it was to meet Olivia and her family, and what it honor it was to be involved with Seattle Children's Hospital.  The auction is coming up this fall and if you would like more information on the hospital or auction, you can email me at sara@saramontgomeryphoto.com.

Spetmeber Portrait Special: The Mini Session

For the month of September, Sara Montgomery Photography is offering a new special, a Mini Session.  If you are interested in a shorter session to capture a few shots, or maybe you are planning really early for Christmas and need a family shot, well this may be the session for you! 

 Mini Session

30 minute session

One location within Tacoma

15-30 images will be available to choose from

On Line viewing...sharing... and purchasing of prints and products

Price for mini session: $100

This special is only available for sessions during the month of September 2010 and must be held within the city of Tacoma.  October will bring on a new special... the 2010 Holiday Portrait Special.  Information on the holiday portrait session will be available in September.

 

Mr. Blue Eyes is One!

Do you remember Mr. Blue Eyes? Click** Here **if you would like to see some of the images from our first session. What am I saying... of course you remember him!  What a handsome little guy.  I took images of him when he was 7 months old, and now... he is one year old!  Already?? How does that happen?!  We had a mini-session at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium here in Tacoma last weekend and I can not begin to tell you how much fun it was!  This was my first mini-session, and now it is something that I am going to offer up to anyone interested through the end of September 2010.  There will be another post coming soon to tell you more about what is included in a "Mini Session."  However, right now I have more important things to tell you about... MR. BLUE EYES!!!!!!!!!!!

I am strongly considering re-naming him "Mr. Amazing Lashes"... What do you think?

We had a blast exploring the park, and I was amazed to see how much he has changed over the past few months.

From crawling... to aaaallmost walking.

 Watch out, with his toy, there is no stopping him!

I love this family, and we had a great time at the park.

I was so honored to be there for Mr. Blue Eye's first walk in the sand, just look at those adorable sandy toes!

 He even had his first feel of the Puget Sound, that water is chilly!!! 

I will end this post with one of my all time favorite family photos.  Mom, Dad and Mr. Blue Eyes just can not get enough of each other.  What a wonderful family.  Thank you for a great afternoon.

Bright Eyes, Sweet Sighs and Chubby Cheeks

Meet Ms. Carolyn Lea.

What a sweetie!  I loved everything about her including the fact that her full name is a combination of both of her Grammies.  What an honor for them!  Carolyn Lea came into this world just three months ago.  She was born one month early, so she was just a little peanut.

After a little bit of time in the hospital to sunbathe under the lights, she has been going strong!  Looking at this little girl today, you would never have guessed she was born early!


Every time I do these sessions I leave with a full heart.  I absolutely love babies around this age. Carolyn Lea was a perfect example of why I feel this way.  I was enamored with her bright eyes and  inquisitive mind...


chubby cheeks, sweet sighs and pudgy piggies...


and her perfect lips really took me right back to when my girls were small. During this session, I could help but think about all of those things that are special and unique to a newborn... those things that change and disappear over a the first few months of life.  It was an honor to be there to capture some of these precious details for Carolyn's family. Look at the way she happily drapes herself over mama's shoulder for a little snuggle...

I loved the way she slept without a care in the world.


I loved seeing Carolyn streeeeeeetch...

I loved the tiny little hat she wore...


Or when she would snuggle up like this... can you feel the warmth...

look a little closer.  I can hear her sighing.  Look at those lips!  Ahhhh...so dang sweet!

 Ok... OK.... OKAY!!!!I can hear you Carolyn...

I have shared enough! Thank you for being such a perfect little sweet pea!