Rachel Ludwig Photography | Abbotsford Portrait and Wedding Photographer

One of my favorite parts about photographing newborns is seeing these brand new little families falling in love…with their new little one, and with each other all at the same time. These three were no exception, and hearing their journey to becoming a family and their adoption story was so heart-warming and makes these pictures even more special. I had more than a few shots of Chris looking on with pride, love and admiration at his wife Melissa, the new mother to their child (see first picture below!), it makes me a little teary-eyed . Side note: check out that amazing nursery! Their whole house was beautiful and looked like it came straight out of a magazine.

Eliana had a bit of a rough day that day, so we took lots of time for cuddles and feeding (because really, that’s what life with a newborn is all about, right?). I love the lifestyle images that resulted, and the story they tell.

Melissa and Chris, it’s been so great getting to know you. You two just radiate happiness as new parents, and it was a joy to meet your sweet little girl. Thank you for inviting me to capture this special time in your lives!

ps. That bottom left feet shot? My new favorite…love it!

Nolan may qualify for one of the most laid back babies ever. He snoozed his way through a good portion of the session and barely even peeped as I wrapped/unwrapped/moved/fussed/readjusted, etc. I’ve never seen a baby smile SO much in their sleep, he kept on giving us the most adorable grins and I was glad I was able to capture a few. The weather was a little iffy that day, but we were able to sneak outside near the end of the session to capture some outdoor shots, which are some of my favorites.

These three are such a beautiful family, and I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites. Thank you Rachel and Grant for being fabulous (and for being so laid back about the ’sprinkling’ your carpet received!) and  for sharing your sweet little guy with me. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Who can possibly resist that sweet little grin?

I love watching new parents as they in love with their baby. Best thing ever. I love my job!

Another quick sneak peek for Rachel and Grant of their handsome little guy Nolan. And another baby with the most perfect pouty little lips….Hollywood celebs pay good money for lips like that! Nolan and Eliana (below) were born just one day and I think their parents (who happen to be good friends) are already planning the wedding! So fun for them to be able to share in this special time together.

More pictures to come next week, enjoy the mini sneak peek…

A super quick sneak peek of this darling little girl. These three became a family through the amazing and beautiful gift of adoption, and I was honored to be asked by Melissa to photograph Eliana and her newly created family of three.  She has an adorable little rosebud mouth and the most beautiful skin I’ve seen on a newborn.

I will be sharing more images next week from Eliana’s session, but wanted to put a few favorites up to tide Melissa and Chris over for the weekend.

This sweet little guy had a bit of a rough start and had to spend a few extra days in the hospital, but he did so good for his session! I love his blond hair, his perfect little lips and his adorable stork bite!

I have been photographing this family for years, and it’s always fun to go back and see how everyone is doing and how grown up the kids are. It was also neat to see the pictures I’ve taken over the years displayed throughout their home, that always makes me happy to see that years later they are still being enjoyed.

Thanks Melissa and Kevin for being so easy-going and great to work with (even during Cohen’s *ahem* misadventures when he was diaper-less!).

I absolutely love his bedding! The colors are perfect, and I totally have a weakness for polka-dots. And isn’t he adorable?

The proud older siblings…they love having a new baby brother in the house.

(and I’m convinced Melissa has the best taste in bedding…loved her bedding too!)

Sigh. The bedding is so fabulous. It took some convincing Cohen that it was a perfect backdrop, but a heating pad did the trick.

This is my adorable nephew Pierce! I may be a teensy bit biased, but I think he’s terribly cute. It’s been fun to have a little baby around to snuggle again.

We are so happy for you Debby & Peter. It’s been fun watching you fall in love with your little guy and relish being parents. It brings me back to when Ethan was born almost 8 years ago. Almost makes me wish I could time-travel and revisit that time in our lives again (maybe minus the lack of sleep though!). Navigating the waters of parenthood for the first time and experiencing a whole new world through the eyes of your child is so amazing. Enjoy the journey…they grow up so fast.

Anyways, on to the pictures. I had a hard time choosing my favorites, he is just so darn cute…

Check out the fantastic nursery Debby put together (she created all the art and made the mobile herself!), and that gorgeous blanket is by Pierce’s Oma:

See that cute little divet above Pierce’s ear? His dad has the exact same thing…I love little genetic quirks!

Such a beautiful family