Micah Makes Four! || Lexington, MA Newborn & Family Photography

Oh goodness, ready for some sweetness? A newly formed quad, Baby Micah's arrival allowed me to catch up with this lovely family:Just a few-couple years ago, I met this then-family-of-three when Miss Aleenah was born. For fun, we took a photo of Micah in one of the hats and wraps I'd photographed her in, and now, side by side.... (please note: not intended for sibling competition of "who wore it better"!;-))Funny sidenote is that Micah, at 9.5  lbs at his one week weigh in, (and his newborn session happened when he was almost 4 weeks), is the biggest little guy I've ever photographed. Which actually proved to be slightly problematic as many of my wraps were just too small for him! No matter - we employed some of his many available wraps. And then we convinced him, quite happily, I'd say, to show off his adorable faux hawk....And, as often happens at newborn sessions with older siblings, there was a bit of show stealing....Also, it's possible that Micah's dad did a little scene stealing of his own with his, um, gym time. (Look at how teeny Micah's head looks next to his dad's arm!)And lastly, look at this momma of two.... while the reality is that this shot was hard won (eh-hem, abundant incentives and tricks), she does make it look pretty good, doesn't she?Speaking of hard won....Congratulations you guys! So happy to be part of this second homecoming!

Love,

Ceilidh

A Postscript for other families:

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 generally 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 babies and other loveliness (basically) every day!  

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.

Baby Finn!||Arlington, MA Newborn Photography

This peaceful little photo is my favorite from Baby Finn's session. Simple, understated, his sweet mouth slightly agape, he radiates calm.So, this is Baby Finn! (Yes, as a momma of a Finn myself, I really do admire his parent's taste in names ;-) )

His Papa is downright proud:His lips? Downright luscious:

His little fingers? Yup. Downright perfect:I love seeing how tiny this little guy is in his daddy's arms. A brand new little human, every miniature detail of his body perfect and worthy of awe.His lovely momma and I marveled (as I never tire of doing!) over the fact that her body put together this person.... truly, astonishing.Welcome to the world, Sweet Finn. Such a wonder to have you here!With much love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for anyone that doesn't happen to be Finn's folks:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I would love to capture the early days of your family for you. I do suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability  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!  

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.

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He's Got Those Cheeks!||Somerville, MA Family Photography||

How much do you just want to snuggle baby Evan with his adorable squeezable cheeks? At about 6 months, this little guy was such an easy and agreeable subject.....He wasn't always convinced that the photo session was fun, but his parents came super prepared with many exciting toys, and he joyfully played drums on this awesome orange ball with smiles galore.  Evan found momma time pretty agreeable whether or not toys were involved.... Included in the bag Evan's parents brought was a traditional Chinese toy that his Grandma, who also joined us for the session, had a great time sharing with him. And there you have it: Evan and his family!  Also, this lucky photographer already has plans with his family for upcoming sessions - so there will be two more sessions to share of this little one over the next year or so!

A postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? Are you curious in learning more about the first year package that 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. 

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Baby Hendrik || South End Baby Photography

Today, I'm super excited to share photos of one ridiculously adorable babe (with an amazing name!), Hendrik. This little dude sneakily learned not just to sit, but also to *crawl* before his first photo session, which ensured all the grownups were kept on their toes, continuously scooching him back on the bed. (Not exactly what his momma and I had planned when we discussed his session. It's like babies don't care about what the grownups want, or something ;-) )

Speaking of his momma - isn't she lovely?! - she has been such a joy to plan with - we had some good back and forths about wardrobe, bed linens, etc, and I love how her styling all came together! Hendrik also got lots of silly time with his playful dada!

With his infectious grin and amazing hair, I hope to have many more chances to photograph this little one as he grows!

To Hendrik's family - thank you so much for the honor of being his first photographer! I couldn't have asked for a better start to that weekend!

Love,
Ceilidh

A postscript:

Do you have a little person arriving soon or a little one growing rapidly that hasn't yet had their first professional photo session yet? It's *never* a bad age for photos (although, admittedly, there are times when it's a bit more challenging for photographers - eh-ehm, 2 year olds!)  Please contact me soon 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.

Leah and her Family||Watertown Newborn Photography

Hi friends! I'm feeling a bit giddy to share Miss Leah's newborn session with you.... partially, because, well, she is a perfect new little human (and I got to spend a good part of a day last week cooing and rocking her to sleep)........and partially because I absolutely adore her family, who I met a few years ago when Leah's big sister had her own newborn session. When I asked how big sister Vanessa was adapting to her new role, the answer was, "Fine! As long as we introduce Leah as *her* baby."Leah's momma wanted to make sure we created a really different look for this session than for Vanessa's, so we went with some bolder and brighter hues, including a favorite scarf of mine that we mcgyvered into a colorful swaddle. This momma of two worked hard (read: nursing gymnastics) to get us a snoozing Leah! We then got plenty of classic newborn portraits before she requested another snack break. Leah, at about 5 weeks, is considered an "older" newborn in the context of newborn photography, and while that means sleepy photos do tend to be more elusive, it also means I am usually able to capture more of little one's emerging personality. So there she is, all smirky and delightful, and I couldn't be more overjoyed to share these photos with her wonderful family. So happy for you four!

With so much 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 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. 

Post-Wedding Un-Engagement Photos!||Boston Couples Photography

I met D a few years back when he called me in a panic for a last-second headshot. He assured me that it would be next to impossible to get a good photo of him, but I'm never convinced of that for a second. During the shoot, we ended talking about his beloved partner, K, and he was so, happy, relaxed, and at ease as he talked about her that we ended up with a great portrait, no problem. So we checked that off the list. However! Being such a romantic, I was dying to meet his lovely sounding person, and so for Christmas I suggested he buy her a couples photo session. 'Cause he's so awesome he recognized what a great idea it was ;-)  And so, here's a glimpse of this stunning couple, who just radiates love.....

We met at Piers Park in Boston for what turned out to be a super fun evening of laughing and chatting. The big surprise came when D&K casually revealed that they were newlyweds! They got married last November, but they didn't have a photographer with them at City Hall. Which in a way, is awesome, because it basically means I am their unofficial post-wedding engagement photographer. In all seriousness though? It was a true honor to document you two during your first year of marriage. I am besides myself with joy having witnessed a bit of your love for one another.Here's to many, many MANY more years.

With love,

Ceilidh

Anddddd, the Post Script:

What are your photographic needs these days? Do you want to be like D, above, and give someone the best gift ever? I do believe that a photo session is one of the greatest gifts you can buy! Or, are you always the one taking the photos and you need some actual non-selfie documentation of you with your most beloved people? Wanting to update your headshot for networking or dating? Having a baby soon? Newborn photos are my specialty! 

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 portraiture, and also offers gorgeous toddler, child, family, and couples 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 beyond. 

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 self-proclaimed dork, she will be as absurd as necessary to put you at ease during your photo session. 

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Estelle has Arrived!||Boston Newborn and Family Session

I could count up the amount of times I've photographed this family, but I'd rather spend the time telling you about how much I adore them. A few years ago, I met them when Sullivan was just a sleepy, smiley little newborn with his own mini guitar. And now, Estelle is here, and has transformed them into the fabulous quad below.....I snuck over to their house early last Friday to catch big brother Sullivan before he headed off to daycare. Goofy little imp that he is, the photos of him and baby Estelle are basically brought to you by the magical power of jellybeans.Once dad brought the wild guy out to the confines of his carseat, it was time to get some shots of Miss Estelle:  Tiny of the Hour. Little sweetpea snoozed and snoozed, making it nearly impossible for me to be done with the session. (I would have photographed her the whole day if that weren't totally impractical for all involved.)It's kind of hard to get over her amazing hair, no? Longtime followers of this blog (Hi, Momma! ) may remember my appreciation of this momma's gorgeous hair and amazing design sense from Sullivan's newborn session a few years ago. Neither quality has gone anywhere..... 

When dad returned he gave us coffees and we handed over his daughter. We wanted to re-create a favorite photo from Sullivan's newborn session and Estelle was quite happy to oblige.Oh you guys... I am so thrilled for you! And also, for me, because we have two more sessions coming up this year. Let's hear it for First Year Package goodness! Woo-hoo!

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. 

Sid Got Bigger!||Brookline, MA Baby & Family Photography

Ack! You guys! I'm back with this super adorable, sweet & fun family. But before we get to them, I gotta remind you about Sid... I photographed him as a teeny newborn peanut, and his family and I all had so much fun together they decided to upgrade to my First Year Package. Which makes me super happy, especially because, well you'll get a pretty good idea when you check out Siddharth's smile, below..... Incidentally, Sid has the most cooperative three year old big sister that I've ever photographed. (I truly couldn't believe what a good listener she was, and in such fun spirits too! She's also a ridiculous sweetie pie, and held my hand as we crossed the street and walked to the park.)

And now, the whole family:Sid's momma commented to me that getting together for our photo shoot was more like hanging out with a friend that happened to be a professional photographer! Such a compliment, and I couldn't agree more.... spending the morning with them was truly delightful!I hope you all love your sneak peek, and I can't wait to share more soon!

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. 

And Milo Makes Four||Andover, MA Newborn and Family Photography

Hi Everyone! Here's a brand new little guy for you to meet....... it's Milo!

Just a few little many years ago (eh-hem, twenty) I was in theater class with Milo's dad in high school! And now, many years later, Mister Milo is the second baby in this lovely, hilarious, theatrical family. Here he is with big sister Robin... (Robin was this tinynot all that long ago, too! Wild, right?)

I have a feeling this look of skepticism may be a frequent occurrence as Milo sorts out what his big sister is up to...

To this family that I am oh-so-fond of: you four are so dear to me, and I couldn't be happier to take photos of this adorable little guy.... Can't wait for six months!

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.