Tea party for ONE - Montreal's South Shore baby photographer Rive Sud

One year old, that is.

Nesting, and other newborn coziness - Montreal's South Shore newborn photographer

Revisited the nest set-up again recently. It's still terribly messy indoors, but these clients were fine with a little clean-up. I tweaked a few details in the concept, and will happily repeat this nest set-up again.

Here's a bit more from this teenie tiny man...

More details about the Christmas miniSessions - Montreal's South Shore family photographer

Raise your hand if you're excited for the upcoming Christmas miniSessions!

*Raises hand*

Here's a taste of the theme.

1) Photo-booth concept with props...

You may have spotted this idea around the web. Or you've been to a wedding and they had installed a photo booth for fun. (And FUN it is!)

You may have seen props like these:

Little birds, and other cutenesses - Montreal's South Shore newborn photographer

Here's the set-up that I just had to use.

I mean, had to. As mommy-to-be and I planned this newborn session, she wanted to use an owl hat she'd fallen in love with. We built the nest from scratch and concocted a more-elaborate-than-usual backdrop for new baby boy.

Then I met new baby boy. And he taught me what it meant to love arms.

When I say "love arms," I mean he didn't want to be put down. Like. Ever.

Segway: Yes, that is a wee baby bowtie he's wearing whilst in grandmother's arms. And yes, we did successfully nab pics with him wearing it. Here's one now...

What seems to be turning into an annual tradition - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

These pics have been under wraps for a little while now. Again this year, we got the grandkids together to gift photos to my mom (AKA Grand-maman, AKA Kamou) for Christmas.

The first post of 2013 goes to these beloved faces...

All moved in - Montreal's South Shore newborn photographer

This pretty princess is perfect from head to toe...

She arrived in true style, and has made her home in her parents' hearts.

Quilted ginger - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

What a day to cozy up under a blanket and take 'er easy...

The world just doesn't have enough red headed little girls. *sigh*

Going somewhere - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

Squishy hugs and other good things - Montreal's South Shore family photographer

Nothing but sheer admiration for this family, who were at their very best despite it being one of THE hottest days of the summer.

Sleepyhead - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

A little later than expected (wowzers, I've been swamped over here) but here are the final peeks from the Sleepytime session...

Not-so-sleeping beauty - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

Sunset, an antique bed, and a vintage custom nightgown (from Sprouting Jube Jube, of course).

Oh, and this beauty...

More mini fun - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

The finale of my Wagons Away 20/20 miniSession...

Wee wittle wagon - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

Have a look-see what a 20/20 summer miniSession can yield...

Jube Jube is 3 - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

Remember when Jube Jube turned 2? Well, now she's 3. Time sure does fly when you're having fun!

More from the sneaky peeker - Montreal's South Shore newborn photographer

'Member this lil guy?

Here's some more, as promised...

Before & after baby - Montreal's South Shore newborn photographer

Very fond of my brand-new wool cocoon which I used for the first time with this cute brand-new baby. Thanks also to the clients' monochromatic textured bedding and tufted headboard, I loved this series of shots even before any edits.

Pinteresting #1

Have you heard of Pinterest.com?

If you're visual, you'll soon find yourself fondly addicted to this site. A-dicted.

Thanks to Pinterest, today I've been amassing inspiration for mostly newborn props I'd like to make or otherwise get my hands on.

A taste?

More highlights - Montreal's South Shore photographer

Remember the Holiday miniSessions? Well, here are some peeks...

A-tisket, a-tasket - Montreal's South Shore newborn photographer

A newborn in a basket.

Classics - Montreal's South Shore children's photographer

There's a picture of my brother in our family photo album. He was about 10 years old, wearing a checked short sleeve button down and a pair of jeans. He's feeding deer. (If you're Canadian, I'm sure that, at the very least, you know someone with that same sort of pic.) Though the shot was taken over 30 years ago, it retains a certain timelessness. (OK, admittedly, his pants are pulled up a tad high.) Contrarily, bowl cuts, orange gingham pinafore dresses, and ruffle-icious ankle socks have me looking back at my childhood pics with a touch of dread and a case of the giggles.

I think there's something valuable about capturing the classics; something that's a little hard to date (and a little harder to look back on and laugh at).

And speaking of classics: blue collared tee, cargo shorts, and perfectly boyish tousles are elements I love about this little guys photos.

Not to mention "Where the Wild Things Are." If your little one doesn't have a copy of this yet, remember it while Christmas shopping for them. Timeless.