Another Baby Bearrow! | Helena, Montana Newborn Photographer

It was my pleasure to meet the newest member of the Bearrow family recently - he was perfect through the entire session and totally fired up my baby bug... Love, love love! 

It is the greatest honor when a client calls me to come photograph their loved ones more than once. These beautiful people have been with me since almost the beginning of my photography venture -- I photographed their older son, Sam, throughout his first year and their family once or twice. 

Thank you for the opportunity to come into your home again and to record these incredible  first days with another beautiful boy. 

 

Baby Mason | Helena, Montana newborn photographer

You know those people who come into your life and remind you to slow down and be thankful for every little thing you have?  

That's kind of how I felt when I met Kristin and Thayer a couple months ago for their maternity session.  They're a younger couple just starting to figure out this whole journey we call life (...aren't we all?) while at the same time the Dad is serving our country in the Army far from home. 

I think back to when my first daughter was born and how lost I would have been without my husband here with me every step of the way.  Suffice it to say I'm not sure how I would have made it through.

Kristin, you are doing an amazing job and I'm honored to have met you and your family, and to have frozen these moments of Mason in his first days.  The future is in his hands.

Thank you (all three of you) for making hard decisions and sacrifices that so many others can't even fathom.  

Congratulations on your perfect little guy.    

Baby Evie | Helena, Montana Newborn Baby Photographer

It's been a while since I've had a newborn in front of my lens, and I think I kind of forgot how amazing it is.  Little Evie is every bit as sweet and lovely as she appears in these images.  She slept for the majority of our session as her parents, auntie and grandma looked in on us.  Smiles spread infectiously from one person to another throughout the house the entire time we were together.

It's always amazing to me to watch the love of new parents -- and this time was no exception.  The whole world stops when you have a baby -- your first baby -- and nothing else matters.  Watching these loving parents with their precious little girl really made me step back and remember what is important in life.  There is nothing more incredible than this time in life.




Thank you for the opportunity to step into your lives and create these memories with you.  Can't wait to look through all your proofs with you.

Get digital. Cyber Monday deal on digital files | Helena, Montana Photograhper

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*email me at zo.mak.photography@gmail.com to place your order beginning now through 11:59 p.m. Montana time on 11.28.11

Baby Jackson | Helena, Montana newborn photographer

Meet Jackson, a wonderfully perfect little guy who, at four weeks, slept better than most of the newborn babies I have photographed so far! I usually schedule newborn sessions within the first 10 days after birth, but due to Jackson being born a couple weeks early, and me being sick, this was as soon as we were able to get together. Must be it was meant to be, because each image I came to was sweeter than the last.

Welcome to the world, buddy! I look forward to watching you grow (and getting to know your mama better!)

Sylar is One | Helena, MT Baby Photographer

Well, this past Sunday was a popular day for photos! I met Sylar and his Mama at Reeders Alley for his birthday session, and we ran into three other groups there doing photos as well! It's such a gem - so many great little spots for wonderful backdrops. Can't wait to do my family mini sessions there later this fall!

When I first started thinking about this session, I knew I wanted to have a few props. I generally don't do many props at all, but this little guy and this location... the antique typewriter all but jumped off the shelf at me when I was perusing the antique shop last week! ...as did the phone, the tractor, the old coffee cans and books... And I have to admit - as cute as those shots were, I still just absolutely adore shots of him being himself.

Happy Birthday, little guy! Hope to see you and your beautiful mom again soon!

Lilly is One! | Helena, MT Baby Photographer

Another of my baby's first years comes to an end! I love having all these birthday kiddos this summer - it's so fun to watch them grow up and capture such special memories for their families.

The story from this session: The cake smash that wasn't. Cutest cake ever -- a 4 1/2" tall pink and purple panda bear sitting on top of a purple cake covered with balloons. Couldn't get her to touch it with a ten-foot pole! Oh, and the balloons... Who wants balloons when there is a perfectly exciting chunk of wood to check out?! Love this kid. Thank you, mom & dad, for allowing me to participate in this year with you guys!

Take a few minutes to watch miss Lilly grow with me: newborn, 3 month, 6 month and 9 month sessions.

xoxo

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.

6 day old Zoey | Helena, Montana Newborn Baby Photographer

How could I not be smitten with another baby Zoey?!

I met this wonderfully loving mommy and daddy last month of the fourth of July for their maternity session, and had been eagerly awaiting their new addition! I'm pleased to introduce you to baby Zoey!

I hope I get the chance you see you all again soon!

Jackson is 1 | Helena, Montana Baby Photographer

Yet another baby's first year come and gone! There was no shortage of proofs from this session! Jackson has been a great subject for all his sessions - newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and certainly didn't disappoint for his one year session!

As always, it's a blast to watch these little ones grow from tiny wiggly newborns into toddlers - ready to run at the drop of a hat!

I need to mention that I *love* the fact that my job involves getting babies to make the most GIANT mess that they can, then I get to leave. Love it!!

(Okay, so I have to clean up, too, but encouraging these little ones to go crazy is so.much.fun.)

Brielle is One! | Helena, MT Baby and Child Photographer

Another birthday baby! Brielle just recently turned one and we celebrated her birthday session up at Hyalite Canyon in Bozeman. It was a beautiful sunny day, so of course I ran looking for shade... but it was wonderful! Even though she was a bit on the tired side, we made the best of it and ended up wtih some priceless images of this bitty baby girl.

Watch her grow with me: Here are Brielle's newborn, 6 month, and 9 month sessions. So sweet, so little. xoxo Hope to see you all again soon!

Expecting: Marcie & Derek | Helena, MT Maternity Photographer

Marcie, Derek and I met on a rather stormy Bozeman evening (that *never* happens, right?! wink, wink) just last week on the 4th of July for their maternity session. They were so laid back -- even with a half-hour or so wait in the car for the storms to pass half way through the session, they weren't fazed at all. I'm thinking baby Zoey will be the same way when I meet her in a few weeks.

(I'm so glad they took advantage of the Mommy and Me special - an ongoing offer with Zo-Mak Photography)

Mama Marcie just glows -- you can feel the love that she already has for her baby girl. And Daddy just seems tickled pink about his wife and his baby-to-be.

Take care, and enjoy these last quiet days! See you again soon.

Elizabeth is One | Helena, MT Baby Photographer

I'm so sad for the end of this baby's first year! I think we need to continue to see her every three months until she goes to college. Seriously. She just gets me every time!

Miss Elizabeth came to visit me up in Helena for her 1-year session, and as usual did not disappoint! She's gotten cuter and squishier each time I see her. Check out her 9 month, 6 month, 3 month and newborn sessions for proof. Just perfection!

Thank you for coming out! It's truly been my pleasure. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy putting together her First Year Album!

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.

Cooper is 1! | Bozeman Helena Montana Baby Photographer

I love traveling back to Ithaca, NY (my hometown) and catching up with friends from my childhood. It's strange -- I left town right after I graduated college, and now almost 13 years later it's like no time has passed when we get together. Capturing memories of them with their children is just the icing on the cake! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Cooper's first birthday! What a smart, determined little guy!!

Jackson - 9 months | Bozeman Helena Montana Baby Photographer

I've learned through the time I've been doing Baby's First Year sessions that 9 months seems to be the one they have the least patience for. I was in and out in less than an hour with Jackson, but still came away with some completely adorable images!

He looks like such a little man in his argyle sweater vest -- and so serious to boot!

Love all the props this family has to incorporate in his photos. We tried to make the firetruck work for his 6 month session, but we had to be patient and let him grow into it a bit more. Sure enough, it's perfect now!

Take a look back on Jackson's first year: 6 months, 3 months and newborn. He seems to be one of those babies who looks like himself right from the start -- he hasn't changed much at all in his face that I can see -- other than it getting chubbier and cuter each time! See you again this summer for the big ONE!

Sam - 5 months | Bozeman Helena Montana Baby Photographer

Oh, baby Sam, baby Sam! You broke my heart again! So much sweetness in such a tiny package...



Baby Sam offered me another first today -- a cuddly, sleepy 5-month old baby! To be fair, he was 11 weeks preemie, so more along the lines of a 3-month old in size, but ohmygoodness....... he slept like a newborn! Wait, he slept better than he did at his newborn session!

Those lashes!

What a pleasure. I look forward to seeing him three more times through his first year!

Brielle - 9 months | Bozeman Helena Montana Baby Photographer

Yet another beautiful, happy baby! Have I ever mentioned that I love my job?! Brielle is another of my baby's first year clients -- check out how adorable she was at 6 months and as a newborn! She just keeps getting sweeter (despite the fact that she *knew* today was the day for pictures and opted not to nap for the occasion...) We still pulled some smiles out of her.

Thanks again, Brielle (and your mommy and daddy)! I am so looking forward to a nice, warm day for your first year session outdoors! It will be perfectly wonderful, I'm sure of it.

Elizabeth, 9 months | Bozeman Helena Montana Baby Photographer

Whoa! I'm not quite sure how I forgot to blog Elizabeth, but I suppose good things come to those who wait... Meet Elizabeth -- honestly one of the most beautiful babies I have ever known. And she gets better every three months. Seriously: check out her 6 months, 3 months, and newborn sessions for proof.

Special thanks to Sweet Pea Hats for the beautiful headband. I'll definitely be stocking up with more props from her soon!

If I ever come across a contest for beautiful baby thighs, this will be the shot I enter. Pass the butter, please!!! I'm gonna gobble her up!

Elizabeth | Bozeman Helena Montana Baby Photographer

More to come in the next couple days, but I couldn't wait to get her face out there! She just keeps getting cuter each time I see her!! Happy 9 months, Elizabeth!