Babies present a particular type of challenge to me; a challenge that I enjoy immensely. There is something very special about capturing tiny feet and fleeting smiles, about getting to know new parents as they carefully and tenderly interact with their little ones. Little Maelyn was the perfect example of this. She was clearly the apple of mom and dad's eye, and big brother even approached her with something close to reverence. While she fussed, resisting the adorable poofy dress that mom had chosen with care, we managed to get her feeling comfortable enough to capture some adorable photos.

One of the biggest joys of my career so far was when mom received her finished portrait package and told me that they, "made her cry at work." As a photographer, I can ask for no higher praise.