Baby Gracelyn | Helena, Montana Newborn Photographer

Aaaaaaah, babies. Everyone knows I love the cuddly, sweet smelling, soft and cozy little ones...... Little Miss Gracelyn is no exception! She reminded me a lot of my oldest daughter - the round chubby face, the thick tummy and chunky legs. Aaaaaaah. So perfect.

Product Highlight: Image Boxes | Helena Bozeman Montana Photographer

Rest assured that when you receive your gallery, there are ways to receive one of everything! Here's one option: a custom designed image box consisting of one 4x6 or 5x7 of each image in your final proofing gallery. Choose your favorites to enlarge onto canvas or large prints, and put the rest into this timeless keepsake to look back on for years to come.

Pricing for image boxes as well as all other prints and products can be found on my website.

Estella | Helena Bozeman Montana Newborn Baby Photographer

I'm pretty sure I've said it before... If I had my way, I would photograph newborns all day, every day, for the rest of forever. I just adore them! The love between parents and a new baby is enough to brighten up even the darkest day, and the opportunity to cuddle an itty bitty doesn't hurt, either. Meet Estella, 10 days young.

Baby Ian | Bozeman Helena Montana Newborn Baby Photographer

It's my pleasure to introduce you to baby Ian, a total little sweetheart! I'm so glad I had the chance to meet him and his lovely parents. He gave me a bit of a marathon session, but it was totally worth every minute.

I can't not share this image. Besides the totally adorable wrinkles, I think the expression on his face is just as adorable as a smile! (I promise he didn't cry for long - it was just one of those quick fleeting moments!)

I'll be working feverishly this week to get through the rest of his images!

Baby Sam | Bozeman MT Newborn Baby Photographer

This adorable little guy was a first for me! He was due on January 25th, which would make him about a week and a half old when we had our session. However, little mister Sam decided to make his appearance almost three months ago! He gave his parents a big surprise in November when he decided to meet them, but he is totally healthy and perfect! I kept going back and forth in my head while preparing for this session regarding what to expect -- a newborn or an almost-three-month-old?

Well, regardless of what I expected, perfection is what I got. A perfectly sweet little guy who wasn't quite into sleeping as a newborn would be, but so full of sweetness that I didn't mind!

Congratulations on your perfect little bundle, Jessica! It was my pleasure to spend the morning with you both, and I hope I get the opportunity to have Sam as a model again!

Have basket, need baby! | Bozeman MT Newborn Baby Photographer

First off, did you know that when you sign up for World Market Explorer program, they send you a $20 coupon to use during your birthday month? The best part is that it's $20 off a $20 purchase -- no need to spend tons to save!

Second, did you know they carry THIS basket? Leave it to me to spend my birthday gift on a prop... I don't do too many props for newborns -- generally just hats, headbands and cute blankets, but this one is so calling out for a little one! Who will be the first name on the little chalkboard?!

I have one more spot available for a lucky baby this winter for my newborn special! Call or email me if you'd like to see your adorable little bundle all curled up in this basket! zo.mak.photography@gmail.com

Cooper | Bozeman & Helena MT Baby Photographer

I couldn't help myself. I needed to see a bunch of Cooper all on one page. I can't get enough of this cutie!

Searching for Newborns | Bozeman MT Newborn Baby Photographer

Help! I need some babies!

I'm going through newborn withdrawl!

If you or anyone you know is having a baby soon, send them my way! Remember - there's a great referral program for prior clients, and I'd love to offer more than 50% off the session fee for the first three newborns to book sessions this year*!!

*Update: As of 1/16, there are two spots available for this special.

2010: What a Year | Bozeman MT Photographer

Happy New Year!

Throughout the past few days I've been thinking a lot about my first full year in business -- the good, the bad, the must-work-on stuff, the stuff that needs to change, the stuff that needs to stay the same... I've been organizing and restructuring. But above it all I've been thinking of all the wonderful people I've met; all the amazing families who called on me to capture moments that otherwise would have gone by with the wind. It is because of each and every one of you that I am here today, thankful for every client, every image and every memory I've made. So thank you.

And with that, I pulled together a few of my very favorite images of the year.

Here's to many, many more beautiful memories in 2011!

(And for those of you who are curious, as I just moved all my data from 2010 off my working external drive, I saw a number larger than 28,000. Twenty-eight thousand images of YOU all. Wow. That's a lot!)

Baby Lillian ~ Bozeman, MT Newborn Photographer

I love photographing all people. I say that I specialize in people because that's my passion. If, however, I had my choice of what size people to photograph every day for the rest of my life, it would be these itty bitty ones that are so fresh and sweet and innocent... I just can't get enough of these newborn babies!

Meet Lillian, 12 days young. She was fast asleep in her mama's arms when I arrived, and stayed that way for a fair amount of our morning together.

Itty bitty baby smiles...

and great big baby yawns....

...and wide awake taking-it-all-in baby faces make me melt. I love them all.

Daddy took charge of the baby while I was there so Mama could catch up on some reading. I loved watching this brand new family together. Mom and Dad worked so well together - they make an incredible team - and it's clear that this little one will grow up surrounded by so much love.

Even the pup has taken her in as part of his family - he's already protective over his little baby girl.

Congratulations on your gorgeous little girl, Mom and Dad! I look forward to seeing you all again someday soon!