S {Bella Valentina Photography, Zanesville, OH}

During high school I spent a lot of time with my friend's family, practically living with them for a time of my life, so when I decided to giveaway a newborn session, I KNEW I wanted to give it to this high school friend. My own little way of saying thank you, & giving back.

If you're a photographer reading this then you already know just how difficult newborn sessions can be. You're on THEIR time! If they're fussy you wait it out.... they might need changed, they might need to eat, then you need to let them get nice & comfortable again, or wait for them to sleep. This can require blankets, noise machines, heaters, & lots of patience lol! Did I mention it can take 2 to 3 hours?! This sweet baby made it sooo easy & our time was enjoyable. Maybe it helped that Mom knew me, so she trusted me to do what I needed & control the session. whatever it was, we were lucky ;) And so, I had to share!

Thank you Shala & Andy, for giving me your time that day, & trusting me with her. She's beautiful, & I'm honored xox!