Hazel Turns One||Wakefield MA Family Photography

Oh, sweet little one! Just a bit over a year ago, you came into the world. I was lucky enough to meet you, and your extraordinary parents, right away. And so I've been blessed with the honor of capturing this first year of your life and I know that the world is so much more beautiful now that you are here.Hazel is not quite walking yet, but she stands proudly on her legs growing strong. She has a tendency towards serious observation, and is so thoughtful and careful as she absorbs the world around her. She takes after her parents, such kind people, understated in their interactions while being respectful, appreciative and calm. Happy happy birthday, darling Hazel! I can't wait to see what your second year brings to you and your family.

With much love,

Ceilidh

A postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? Are you curious in learning more about the first year packagethat I offer? It's such a wonderful gift to yourself to have the different milestones captured multiple times throughout that first sleepless, glorious year. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I generally schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for babies and other loveliness every day!  #willowbabydaily

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn, toddler, child and family lifestyle photography for Boston area families – including Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, Boston Proper, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Newton, Wellesley, Burlington, Bedford, Winchester, Wakefield, Reading, Lexington, Belmont, Weston, and more. 

Owner & photographer Ceilidh (“k-lee”) Willow Yurenka, is trained as a fine art photographer, and received her BFA in photography from MassArt in 2007. A momma herself, she loves to be silly with your kiddos while capturing the beautiful chaos that is family life. 

Emmie||Boston Newborn Photography

Look! It's baby girl Emmie, just nine days old. Her full name, Emilie Katherine, is in honor of two of her great grandmothers.I'd like to declare her amazingly perfect. (I have a feeling her family will agree :-) )

Here's Emmie wrapped in a blanket knitted for her by one of her grandmothers. She's wearing a ribbon headband that I actually discovered recently in a box of doll clothes from when I was a little girl.If baby Emmie looks a touch familiar, it may be because of her family resemblance to big sister Claire. Claire was part of my first year package, where I get the joy of photographing a little cutie three times during their first year! Now, as a bonus to getting to watch Emmie get bigger, I also get to see Claire as she adjusts into her new role as big sister.

Despite their parents saying that at times Claire would proclaim, "My mommy, my daddy," Claire was so sweet and gentle with Emmie. To get a pretty background for their family photos, we ventured to a nearby community garden. And although Claire wasn't so interested in continuing the photo session by this point, a dandelion revived her a bit. As well as snuggles and tickles from daddy of course. On the way back to their home, I asked Claire if she was excited about summer treats. She declared, quite simply, "Ice cream. Happy."

Baby Emmie is going to have a fantastic sister to teach her all the joys of summer.

Congrats to you four - so excited to be on hand for Emmie's first year!

With love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I often schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for new adorable-ness every day!  #willowbabydaily

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn and baby photography for Boston area families.

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Darling Naaz||Boston Newborn Photography

Ohhhh, this sweetpea was so uninterested in sleeping. But. My goodness.... her eyes! While alert newborns can be trickier to photograph than sleeping ones in certain ways, Baby Naaz's deep brown eyes were so full of curiosity and excitement that I was quite pleased to spend a bunch of time with her awake.

At six and a half weeks old, this darling is on the "older" side for newborn photos. But I always tell my clients that it's *never* a bad time to get photos taken, and that they shouldn't feel stressed if they miss that very early newborn window. True, it's harder to get certain poses, but in exchange, your newborn is more interactive, and smiley (or perhaps a bit skeptical, as seen below:-).

Naaz's photo session took place in a home brimming with love - on hand was an auntie, a cousin and one set of grandparents. And none of them could take their eyes off of the newest, littlest member of the family.

You know what makes any photo session sweeter and more fun?  A precocious and adoring 7 year old cousin with the cutest British accent.  I'm just saying - any clients that have one such cousin in the family, do invite her to our photo session, please! (Also, she kept calling her baby cousin her little sister, which is pretty believable, especially in this sweet photo of them).Like many (all?!) of the brand new mommas I meet, Naaz's mom was feeling a little.... uncertain about being photographed. But I can say without hesitation that she is downright stunning - there's the tiny detail of her gorgeous hair, and then that amazing fact that she just grew a human person! 

And finally, yes, this little darling took a snooze. And when her momma brought out this gorgeous necklace that we turned into a headband, I knew I had to pair it with a quote by a favorite artist of mine....

The day you were born, the world had to make room for a little more fancy. -Leigh Standley

To Naaz's whole family - I'm so excited that I will be seeing you again for her sitting session and first birthday photos! (Let's hear it for the first year package!!)

Love,

Ceilidh

Postscript: 

Considering the First Year Package for your baby on the way? It's such a joy for me to get to know your family by seeing you for three sessions during baby's first year. For more info please contact me at 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com  

Also,  for extra cuteness in your life, please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there to see a little darling every day!  #willowbabydaily

Hazel||Wakefield, MA Baby Photography

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.

-Angela Schwindt

So this little teacher is basically the cutest. See?

It's the sweet Miss Hazel, seven months, and working her way steadily towards crawling - and quite pleased with herself...Hazel does tend to be a bit more of a serious baby, although the pleased little grin above snuck out more than once. A sneaky bit of goofiness, not unlike her momma, who was blow drying the daffodils in an attempt to get them to open faster when I arrived. (This pleases me to no end - I find quirky moments like this to be the most endearing....)Snuggling time - giggles with momma & kisses with daddy - is seriously delightful. Might I suggest you look closely at the size of daddy's and Hazel's hands next to each other? The mini version next to the big version is quite remarkable. 

Hazel sleeps in the crib that her momma also slept in as a baby. Daddy made a few modifications, and thus the crib was able to host this newest generation. Much of Hazel's nursery is decked out in Peter Rabbit, which can be seen a bit here on her sheets as we show off the heirloom crib. (What you can't see are Hazel's bloomers - also adorned with a Beatrix Potter bunny!)

So, for this little teacher, some words of excitement about the beginning of her story....

“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.” ― Beatrix Potter

Love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you need beautiful photos of your small people? I would love to take them!  It's never too early to contact me about a future session - I often schedule a few months out - 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com   

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there for new adorable-ness every day!  #willowbabydaily

6 Month Old Eloise||Waltham, MA Baby Photography

Guess what's below?  It's the (very) belated blog post of the (very) amazingly, ridiculously cute Eloise! Look at this perfect, sassy little face!  So! Much! Adorable! I know there are a plethora of words that could be said about this sweetie pie, but.... I falter with the words every time I look at her photos... for instance.....

...and then there's this..... similar, but both expressions both so adorable. 

I mean, it's actually a problem - Ellie's mom really had an almost impossible time choosing favorites (end result - she didn't really choose and instead, has them all to enjoy!)

Speaking of Ellie's momma, here she is, snuggling up with her sweet little one. I love seeing Ellie's chubby little fingers grabbing her momma's cheeks, her little mouth so very close to nibbling momma's nose.... 

Below, Ellie is psyched by the kisses when she is the center of attention, and classically less enthused when her mommy and daddy turn the focus towards one another :-)

One last bit o'cute for you - if you can stand it. Ready?

As this post is up belatedly, you, dear reader, only have a few months to wait till Ellie's one year session. Yay!!!

Postscript for you all: 

Do you need more adorable baby photos in your life? Please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there for daily cuteness! #willowbabydaily

Do you have a little one on the way? Or little ones already that are needing photos by yours truly?  I would love to take beautiful, heirloom photos of your family! 

It's never too early to contact me about a future session - booking is usually done months in advance! 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com  

The Magical Growth of the First Year||Boston Newborn and Family Photography

Us humans are pretty amazing creatures! One of the many things I get reminded of time and again through my work.  Below left, Ethan & Noah, sleepily starting life outside the womb. And below right? A little over a year later, in all their curious, exploring, smiley, toothy glory!Watching their relationship to each other is such a fascinating treat.... I love their puff sharing/dropping/consuming antics below (definitely the snacks were a great motivator to keep them semi-still for a moment!) Here's the dashing Ethan, smiley as can be...... And Noah, enjoying a balmy December day, showing off an amazingly sweet little face..... Despite the chaos that comes with identical twins, their Mommy & Daddy keep lots of joy at the forefront, laughing about much of their currently very hectic life.

It has been such a pleasure capturing this first year for your family - I adore you four, and hope to be on hand for so many more future moments of cuteness and adventure. Love,

Ceilidh

Darling Hazel || Wakefield, MA Newborn Photography

This brand new family radiates sweetness all around!  So I suppose it was to be expected that the darling Miss Hazel would be such a great and cooperative subject, asking quite politely for two mid-session feedings, and then letting us all get right back to business..... Little sweetie had an adorable head of hair that her momma made sure was being shown off - I love when clients catch little details that I lose track of....Hazel was well appointed with many special knits and gifts.... here she is snuggled in a beautiful new quilt made just for her by grandma, and in the sweet blue sweater that her momma wore when she was a baby! Hazel's daddy, who more or less has spent his life near or on the water, had his own meaningful contribution to her session: Doing little stretches right next to daddy's buoy is downright endearing, wouldn't you say?! Speaking of daddy, here he is, proud and pleased as can be!Hazel and her parents were most patient with me as I painstakingly set up this mirror shot. Like I said earlier, this family is the sweetest! I loved watching them adore each other and their darling bundle! Wrapping up this sneak peek with mommy-daughter photos....Thank you, you three, for having me to your home to document this amazing time.  So happy to have been on hand to capture the amazing sweetness of your family!

Camille Turns One! ||Boston Family Photographer

Just twelve short months ago......

...six months later....

.... and today....

The darling Miss Camille, now one whole year old!!!

Since Camille's momma chose to go with the First Year Package, I've had a chance to get to know their whole family over the past year.  It's been so much fun hanging out with them, watching Camille and big sister Leona get bigger and more interactive with one another, basically having photographic playdates every 6 months! Camille's First Birthday session was no exception, filled with lots of sing alongs, multiple outfit changes, numerous snack breaks for the models, and of course, a visit to the Boston Ducklings.

It's been such a pleasure getting to know you all! Enjoy the rest of the summer!!