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Sep 18 2010

Welcome Baby Marlee : Moses Lake Newborn Photographer

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You remember Kim’s maternity portrait session a few weeks ago? Well, she’s here, the lovely Marlee Georgia! That middle name is so cute I just had to include it.  Is the first photo of her and her momma  not just the sweetest moment? Kim is one of several of my newborn session moms this summer having their second child. Because I’ll be in a similar situation soon myself, I watch their adjustment to the new baby with keen interest. Most of them say it’s so different the second time around. They’re more laid back about the whole thing, but sleep is an even rarer commodity because they can’t sleep whenever the baby sleeps this time around. Sigh, I’m not looking forward to that part at all. But if I get a snuggly bug as cute as little Marlee here, it will be so worth it.


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Bethany Gilbert - September 20, 2010 - 6:04 pm

Adorable! Love the little cocoon!

shaysta - September 22, 2010 - 2:53 pm

both black and white photos are really sweet.

Staci Maiers - October 11, 2010 - 10:44 am

I love the photos! Marlee is so precious. Love all the photos — fantastic job as usual.

Sep 12 2010

Welcome Baby Katherine : Columbia Basin Newborn Photography

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Sweet little Katherine holds a special place in my heart. She’s the first child of a very dear friend of mine. I’m so happy I was able to photograph her newborn session. I have to say, that although she looks like her daddy, she already seems to be showing signs of her mom’s sassy personality. The little over achiever decided to show up almost ten days early after I had promised her mom first time babies rarely come early. Shows what I know 🙂 I’ll add one thing, though, all those super loud and obnoxious toys she and her husband have given my son over the years also come in pink! Hehehe. Payback is so awesome!


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Chantel - September 13, 2010 - 7:06 am

Awe absolutely precious. I love love #1!

Alex - September 15, 2010 - 12:54 am

Sooo cute!!

Vicki - September 15, 2010 - 11:16 am

I think the picture #2 is the best one so far.

Sep 09 2010

Welcome Baby Blake : Othello Newborn Photography

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Oh my goodness, little Blake is just a stunner don’t you think? She also, apparently, is punctual. I believe she’s my first newborn ever to arrive on the actual due date! Way to go Blake! I’m so glad to finally meet you. You all saw her beautiful mother’s maternity session earlier in the summer. Well here’s the much anticipated result!

I just love, love, love the first image. It’s perfection.


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DEBRA CAROL - September 9, 2010 - 12:06 pm

OHHH MY GOODNESS – ABSOLUTLEY GORGEOUS BABY GIRL!!!!!!!! She’s growing up too fast…. Katy, you are sooo beautiful too sweetie
xoxoxo

Katy - September 9, 2010 - 12:13 pm

I love them Sandy!!!!! They are gorgeous. I can’t wait to see the rest!

Sharon - September 9, 2010 - 12:37 pm

I absolutely love these pictures. My precious grandaughter is so sweet. Thank you Rod and Katy for this perfect gift and Thank-you Sandy for capturing moments we will never forget.

Wendy - September 9, 2010 - 1:27 pm

Dad and I are so proud of our baby granddaughter and we look forward to watching the three of you grow as a family. We love the pictures they are beautiful. oxoxo

Kelli - September 9, 2010 - 1:42 pm

Congratulations Katy and Rod! Blake is absolutely adorable! These pictures are fabulous!

Tami - September 9, 2010 - 8:52 pm

Katy! She is so perfect. You grow good babies!

Patty - September 10, 2010 - 7:58 am

SOOOOOO cute! I can’t wait to meet her! See you soon and thanks for sharing.

Heather - September 10, 2010 - 8:12 am

The pictures are perfect; can’t wait to see the rest!

Kimberly - September 10, 2010 - 9:36 am

I absolutely love every one of these pictures. I can’t wait to see all of the rest of them! I’m such a proud AUNTIE!

David Grace - September 11, 2010 - 8:44 pm

What a cute adorable baby.I enjoyed meeting Blake last week!
See you soon. Love, Uncle David

Aki Nishi - September 11, 2010 - 8:45 pm

What a beautiful great grandaughter!

Love, Grandma Aki

Sheila Nishi - September 11, 2010 - 8:49 pm

I’m so excited to be Blake’s Great Aunt. The photos
are absolutely beyond cute! She is even more precious
in person!Love the photo of Katy and Blake too!

Lots of Love,Aunt Sheila

Denise - September 12, 2010 - 7:53 pm

Blake is a beautiful little girl, fantastic photos!

Candice Whiteman - September 13, 2010 - 11:13 am

Rod & Katy,
Congrats on your BEAUTIFUL baby girl. She is sooooo cute!! I can’t wait to get to meet her.

LuLu - September 13, 2010 - 11:47 am

Congrats to you!!! What a beautiful baby!! Enjoyt this precious gift.

Lisa Green - September 16, 2010 - 7:58 am

Beautiful pictures of your sweet little Blake. She is adorable…and the ones with Katy will provide such keepsakes. Love them all!!

Robert - September 20, 2010 - 9:59 am

Love my baby girl, little BO. The pictures are great

Daniel - September 20, 2010 - 10:04 am

What a cute baby. The pictures turned out great.

Sep 04 2010

Third Birthday

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My beautiful, bright, and shining boy, you came into this world three years ago with a bang, and you haven’t slowed down since.  Every day you amaze me as I watch you grow and play and evolve from a tiny newborn into an exuberant little boy. You’ve made me not just a better person, but a better artist. You are my inspiration, my muse, and my joy.  You are my reason for coming back to photography when I believed that path was completed.

How your world will be turned upside down so very soon.  Your baby sister is just around the corner.  My heart both aches for you and soars for you. You’ve been our world for so long, how will it change you? How will it change us?

For now though, it is still us three, numbered like the years from your birth. This day is yours: happy birthday Mason Ray.


Sep 03 2010

Welcome Baby Wilder : Tri-Cities Newborn Photographer

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Wilder. I love that name. If I were ever to have another boy it would totally be on my list. The name just has a certain flair to it, just like this handsome fellow. And like his name, this little guy was no shrinking violet. I photographed him when he was nearly one month old. The funny thing about newborns is the older they get the harder it is to get them to….well sleep like a baby. Now as you can imagine, I have quite a few baby soothing techniques up my sleeve. Yet, sometimes the best technique is one the parents have already figured out. Cue super dad. When little Wilder needed to get back into a newborn zen state of mind, his daddy would load him up in the Baby Bjorn and off they’d go for a stroll around the block. They both covered a lot of ground this way, but hey, it worked beautifully. Back would come dad with a little cardio fit in, and bouncing baby boy would be fast asleep and ready for more pictures. Way to go dad!


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Jessica - September 4, 2010 - 9:37 am

As soon as I saw these pic’s I got goosebumps!!! So precious & I love the picture with Wilder’s feet holding onto mom & dad’s wedding rings!!

PAPA - September 4, 2010 - 11:16 am

Fantastic pictures. I am so happy for you all. Can’t wait to see you again. Love you.

Megan Howerter - September 4, 2010 - 11:25 am

Beautiful pictures for a beautiful family!

Nadine - September 4, 2010 - 2:42 pm

So very beautiful. You captured their true beauty as a family.

Ciara - September 4, 2010 - 5:06 pm

I LOVE these pictures… you made this beautiful family look just breath taking.
fabulous job.

Laresa Sprik - September 4, 2010 - 5:22 pm

this Family is just beautiful, and i love the one on the chair!

Lauren - September 4, 2010 - 5:26 pm

i just LOVE your pictures.
so gifted.

Kim - September 4, 2010 - 5:29 pm

I love these pictures,this family is beautiful.
what an adorable baby…

Dale Kalinski - September 4, 2010 - 9:49 pm

Now those are some of the best pictures I have ever seen. Love You Guys!!

B. B. - September 5, 2010 - 11:44 am

Hey Wilder, couple of cute parents you have there. Beautiful shots of a wonderful family. Love you ~ B (Grandma….)

Edward (Buddy) Dietsche - September 5, 2010 - 4:17 pm

I love all of these photos! I Really like the one with all three of you! Love you guys!

Alison Taylor - September 6, 2010 - 6:32 am

The essence of this beautiful family was captured in the photos. What treasures to keep for a lifetime. I can hardly wait to see the rest of the photos!

Caron Sanderson - September 6, 2010 - 10:29 am

Beautiful! My favorites are the one with the 3 of you and the one with the wedding rings. Very creative shots. Family treasures for sure!

Laurie Herman - September 6, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Just as beautiful as his Mom and as handsome as his Dad!

Auntie Jules - September 6, 2010 - 1:53 pm

You three make such a wonderful family. I am so blessed to be a part of your lives. I’ll need to get one of these for my own. Love you. -Jules

Pam - September 6, 2010 - 2:08 pm

the photo’s are beautiful. My favorite is the picture of the 3 of you. It is just beautiful and Wilder is beautiful. Congratulations and hope to see you all before he starts school.

Aunt Suzie - September 6, 2010 - 4:13 pm

What a great group of pictures… Think how much fun you will have getting these done every year! Skip the school pictures – these are WAY better!

Debbie Muller - September 6, 2010 - 5:24 pm

very wonderful…thank you so much for sharing…love, stebbie

Marcy & Maddie - September 6, 2010 - 8:56 pm

Love these photos! Our new boy is beautiful…especially in the chair. Can’t wait to meet him. Love you guys.

Heidi Kaiser - September 6, 2010 - 9:28 pm

Great photos! Very clever with the rings on those adorable little toes, too. You have much to look forward to with your precious Wilder!

Kendal - September 7, 2010 - 5:45 am

Beautiful photos! I Love the one of the three of you.

Michael King - September 7, 2010 - 8:18 am

Lovely baby, happy family. what a wonderful moment to share.

Colleen Kilduff - September 7, 2010 - 10:45 am

Very creative shots! You are all beautiful!

Danika - September 7, 2010 - 11:29 am

Phew — for a second I thought I counted 11 toes. Gorgeous pics, kids! Miss you.

Tina Shomper - September 7, 2010 - 11:29 am

OMG, absolutely beautiful photos, can’t wait to see all of them. Miss you all.

Amber - September 7, 2010 - 4:31 pm

So, awesome! Love the Pics.

Bridgett Lane - September 7, 2010 - 8:33 pm

Hey…you’re all naked! Love the unique, gorgeous pictures. Can’t wait to meet Wilder in person!

Janene Franklin - September 7, 2010 - 10:31 pm

Fabulous photographs of a beautiful family! Mesmerizing and captivating!

Brandon - September 8, 2010 - 12:21 am

I really love these pictures, especially the one with the rings on the toes. Granted someone “forgot” to include me in the email list but someones aunt passed it on to me and ash ;). but really great pics of the new family.

Marilyn - September 8, 2010 - 5:36 pm

What beautiful family photos! Thanks for sharing…….

Diane - September 9, 2010 - 6:07 am

Love the pics! Very original. So sad we live in Omaha NE

Cindi - September 12, 2010 - 8:17 am

Great pictures! Love the chair and rings shots. And Heather’s eyes really pop in the family shot.

Melanie Freiberg - September 14, 2010 - 1:30 pm

Beautiful pictures Heather!!! I love the one with the ring!!