Baby James is simply the sweetest little guy! Kendra and Brendan brought James into my Saratoga Springs studio for their first family portrait session as a family of three. The light & airy studio and minimal props kept the focus on this adorable family and their sweet connection with their new baby. I absolutely love the final images that we captured of these three!

I enjoy the three-month stage so much as a photographer (and a mom!), and a few times this winter I was reminded of how beautiful and fun this stage really is with my clients’ babies! In my job, I am so lucky to see newborns all the time, and then I often see babies 6-12 months old for milestone and birthday sessions. But that three-month mark? I don’t see many of them in the studio, and I wish I had the opportunity to see more babies this age! They’re always adorable, starting to show those little smiles, and enjoy being with their parents.

I recently held my neighbor’s 3-month-old baby (for an hour – I wouldn’t put her down!) and got to play with her, enjoyed her gummy smile that lit up her whole face, and watched her bounce on my legs. I told my neighbor it was the highlight of my week, and I really meant it! When my own babies were three months old, I was sleep-deprived, exhausted, and stressed. But getting to experience this fun stage with someone else’s babies has been such a joy, and I really loved every minute of it.

When Kendra brought Baby James to the studio, it was the same feeling of sweet, cozy baby time. James was all smiles and fascinated by the little rattles, mesmerized by his mama’s shiny bracelets, and he lit up when his parents were coo-ing to him. We captured the most adorable moments for his family that really showcase the awe and wonder they have for their newest addition, and I hope they treasure these portraits for many years to come.

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