I will be brief tonight, as it is late, but I needed to post a few pictures of sweet Jacob. He is an absolute treasure to this sweet family, as they waited for him for a long time. No doubt, he'll never want for love.

Tom and Amber, you are two of the most genuine people I know. Congratulations to you both. You're going to be fantastic parents!

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Robyn says:

You made my day today. Rachel, you are so talented and can capture the most beautiful shots. Thanks for taking these pictures of my newest grandson. Thank you for bein so generous and for being who you are. I love you and your family!

(09.01.10 @ 09:34 AM)
Amber Swenk says:

Oh Rachel, I can't even begin to express to you how much these pictures mean to me. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents w/ us. I will cherish these photos forever. You're truly a wonderful person and I've always admired you.

(09.01.10 @ 02:46 PM)
Jen says:

Beautiful! I can so feel the love.

(09.01.10 @ 10:12 PM)
Gina says:

oh, i can feel the love too!!

(09.01.10 @ 10:42 PM)
Denise says:

Hey I am Toms sister. I haven't got to snuggle my nephew yet, but these pictures really capture his sweetness.I think the fuzz on his ears is my favorite! I love the in home shots too. He has a good mommy and daddy

(09.01.10 @ 11:38 PM)
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New babies make me swoon. Being with a brand new little person makes me want 10 children. So it's probably fortunate for JT that I only spend a little time with them before I pack up my bags and leave.

Last week I photographed Juliette, only 4 days old. She was a peach! She slept the entire time, and my sheepskin rug was as clean at the end as it was at the beginning. (Good baby, good baby...)

The beautiful Juliette::::

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Cindy says:

Gorgeous session Rachel!! What a beautiful baby (and beautiful name!). These images are perfect and I love seeing all those perfect wrinkles on her foot too!

(08.04.10 @ 05:42 PM)
carolyn bowles says:

You captured all the beautiful details of a newborn baby. Love them all. These parents are so blessed to have an adorable little girl, and such special photos!

(08.04.10 @ 05:52 PM)
christy says:

Love then all! So very precious Rach....that toe shot is to die for :)

(08.04.10 @ 06:01 PM)
Lindsey says:

That super close-up of her hand by her face made me reach out and touch the screen! Seriously! I could almost feel her soft newborn skin. Really well done, my friend. :)

(08.04.10 @ 11:46 PM)
Kristie says:

Swooning over here myself. These are beyond beautiful and that last shot turned my heart into mush!! Fabulous job my friend!! xo

(08.05.10 @ 03:23 PM)
Jen says:

Beeeeautiful. Something about the first one moves me. :)

(08.07.10 @ 11:36 AM)
tara k says:

absolutely woozy from the sweetness of little juliette, rach. and the wrinkly foot? OH MY. would TOTALLY be a canvas at my house. wow!

(08.07.10 @ 04:29 PM)
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I'm alive! What a whirlwind this week has been... I sure hate moving, but this one will be good for my family. After a full week of multiple trips from house to house, packing and unpacking, cleaning and organizing, I'm finally reconnecting with my little blog! And happily, I have a sweet newborn session to post.

I spent the week before this past one in New Mexico with my parents. It's so important to me that my children are close to my family, and I take every opportunity to foster that.

I hadn't planned on working while I was there, but when I got an email from one of my sister's old friends, I couldn't say no. What luck that I was visiting the very week his sweet wife had her baby! Little D. was born on Wednesday evening, and I took his pictures on Friday morning. I'm going to start with my favorite from the day::


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Coty Sewell says:

Oh Rachel!! I love them, I'm so glad you were in town last week to take these! Thank you so much!!

(04.17.10 @ 06:21 PM)
Lori Hull says:

So sweet! The color in the bedroom shots with the older bro. is amazing!!

(04.17.10 @ 09:09 PM)
Amy Sewell says:

Rach - they are so great. I have some stinkin' cute nephews. You are awesome.

(04.17.10 @ 11:08 PM)
Jennifer N says:

Awwww so super cute! What a lucky family to have you in town to capture such a special time in their lives!

(04.18.10 @ 12:53 AM)
Jen says:

Great images! So awesome to catch such a wee one. ADORE all the pics of big bro. What fun!

(04.18.10 @ 07:22 AM)
Beth says:

you take such beautiful photos. wish you were here to take some of our new baby. I know they would be perfect. good luck with the move- can't wait to see pictures of your new place. :)

(04.20.10 @ 04:33 PM)
Michelle says:

Adorable!!!!

(04.22.10 @ 10:06 AM)
Michelle says:

Adorable!!!!

(04.22.10 @ 10:07 AM)
Michelle says:

Adorable!!!!

(04.22.10 @ 10:08 AM)
jen fauset says:

sooo tender! A little Tara Whitney like at the park. LOVE!

(04.22.10 @ 11:52 AM)
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There is nothing quite like a brand new baby. Especially because they change so fast. My little Maura is only 4 months old and yet she is drastically different than this sweet little one I was able to photograph on Saturday who was only 7 days old at the time. They were almost the same size at birth, and yet Maura is now almost twice as big as this new babe. It's hard sometimes, most likely due to the lack of sleep, to remember just how tiny they were, not so long ago. Little M. was sweet as can be during our little newborn session, but had no interest in sleep. So, we took advantage of the fact that she was alert and looking around. My very favorite thing about this baby is that cute little cowlick on her forehead-- something I have a feeling she's going to hate in about 15 years.  For now, though, it's just darling! Congratulations Darren and Tiffany- you guys did good!
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stefanie says:

So sweet! I love the detail shots and the one with mom and baby!

(03.31.10 @ 12:42 PM)
tara k says:

such gorgeous images of this little bean, rach. i ADORE the close-ups of the footsy and the cowlick. stunning!

(03.31.10 @ 02:16 PM)
christy says:

These are darling!! That cowlick is so precious!

(03.31.10 @ 05:43 PM)
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Just a sneak peek of things to come next week::

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Jen says:

Work it E!!! He is a natural Rach. So excited to see more from these sessions!!

(03.28.10 @ 12:19 AM)
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