Rachel Ludwig Photography | Abbotsford Portrait and Wedding Photographer

I can’t believe that it’s been just over a month since my sweet baby boy made his appearance…time feels like it’s slipping by so incredibly fast right now, I wish I could pause life right now (or have the ability to rewind back to these days two years from now when we’re in the midst of the wonderful twos! LOL). I’ve been busy trying to enjoy every moment and taking advantage of lots of cuddling time with my little guy. Or as the case may be, not so little. Last week at 4 weeks old he was 11lbs 5oz!

Seeing as I’ve had a few requests, especially since I shared some pictures of another baby, I thought I should post some of Hudson too.

Four days old:

Six days old…and he was definitely smiling for me. As soon as I would start talking to and kissing him he’d start grinning. Love that I was able to get a few shots in, and catch his dimple too:

Nine days old:

I love bellybuttons (and a sneak peek at a new backdrop!)

2 1/2 weeks old (Karin…thanks for the use of your adorable baby wrap!):

Showing off some muscles

By baby standards he’s not super short…but he most definitely falls into the sweet category, especially when he’s sleeping!:

3 1/2 weeks old:

Four weeks old, and definitely more and more alert. He’s starting to track items and make eye contact. And as of Saturday, he’s officially doing real smiles!

Alyssa has become a good friend of mine over the last several months, especially after she came along as my second shooter for Marta & Szymon’s wedding in Tofino. We also had babies (the third for both of us) just a couple months apart, so when I went to visit her after the birth of Evan, I grabbed a few photos for her. I know how nice it is as a photographer to be on the other side of the camera for a change, so I made sure to grab some images of her with her newest little guy too.

Alyssa came to visit me last week, and I couldn’t believe how much Evan has grown already! It’s crazy how much of a difference two months makes when babies are this young. I know in a year you’ll barely even be able to tell that there is an age gap between them. Definitely a reminder for me how of quickly it goes and to remember to try enjoy every moment (even the middle of the night ones!).

Evan is one of the first babies I’ve had who didn’t completely fall in love with my beanbag/heating pad newborn set-up. Fortunately we still managed to get some sleeping pictures in:

I love the teeny bit of peely skin here…a testament to newborn-ness

Posing already…can you tell he has a photog mommy?

Alyssa is totally gorgeous…can you believe how amazing she looks just two weeks after having a baby?:

I love baby feet. love love love them.

And my very favorite shot of the day…beautiful mama (check out her killer lashes!) and adorable baby:

At the end of September, just a few weeks before my due date, I tagged along with my friend Karin to do some second shooting for Arenda and Jeremy’s wedding. I just joined her for the portrait portion of the day, and shortly after I went home I thought that maybe Hudson was going to make his arrival that night! Unfortunately, I think that he liked being warm and cozy inside, and he decided to wait another 2 1/2 weeks to make his arrival (stinker!).

But I’m so glad that he didn’t arrive before the wedding, because I love the shots I was able to get of this couple. Who are not only gorgeous, but super duper nice and down to earth. Plus they happen to live in our suite, so I’m hoping these pictures will help make up for the occasional noisiness that filters down to them courtesy of my kids. haha.

Anyways, here are a few of my faves…Enjoy:

One of my favorite shooting locations…Westminster Abbey in Mission.

Karin in action (rockin’ my Shootsac that she borrowed for the day):

A bit of vintage lovin’:

Is she not stunning?:

My husband gave me very strict instructions that I was not allowed to perform any ‘photographer acrobatics”. Seeing as I was 9 months pregnant and all. Um. I don’t know if acrobatics would have included laying on the ground. But maybe that’s why I had false labor that night!?! LOL.

While Karin was busy with the bride & groom, I was able to work with the very accommodating wedding party. Can you guess which ones are siblings to Arenda and Jeremy?

We snuck into the Abbey to take a few shots…the stained glass is stunning:

The weather was amazing that day, as were the fall colors that were just starting. It was perfect!

And one more of Karin in action (because every photographer needs a few shots like this!)

I know I promised to share some more images from Darlene & Larry’s wedding a while ago, and here they (finally!) are. Things here have been going really well, and Hudson is fitting into our family perfectly, just like he’s always been here. But (and there’s always a but, isn’t there?) it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Or maybe it’s that I don’t have enough arms, an extra set or two would sure come in handy with a newborn in the house! A special thank you to Dar and Larry for waiting so patiently to see these. I’ll have your slideshow and ordering gallery to you shortly!

Anyways, on to some pictures! (and I hope to have some more image shares, of both clients and of Hudson) soon, as well as some information on Christmas Cards, a Storyboard sale, and more. Stay tuned!

Lucky for Darlene, her new sister-in-law is a makeup artist, and she did a fabulous job. Michelle did all the girls’ hair, and they looked amazing!

I love this pensive shot of Dar:

Darlene and her bridesmaids got ready at her sister’s (the one on the right) house…their back yard was especially gorgeous!

We had some fun while we waited for the guys:

Darlene and Larry had their pictures before the ceremony, and I love these images from the first time they saw each other:

Some fabulous sun flare. I think this is one of my favorite images from the day:

The bridal couple showing how it’s done (the bridal party is sure looking on intently!!)

Some rockstar action:

Someone’s ticklish!:

Darlene’s dress required a few stitches before the ceremony…I love the light in this shot:

When there’s two year old’s involved, it can take some serious coaxing to convince them to walk down the aisle, but the cuteness factor is worth it

Larry looking a touch nervous before Darlene walked down the aisle:

and one last fave: