Kelly Kirkland Photography

Ken and Alex are new parents of a beautiful little boy, Christopher, who was just under 2 weeks old at the time of our session.  In looking through little Christopher’s images from his photoshoot, I had SO many favorites to choose from.  His expressions were so perfectly adorable.  He snuggled right up in my blankets and was more than happy to model for me.  Below are some of the sweet moments I witnessed with this beautiful family.

Mother and Son.The moment I stepped into their dining room, I saw this incredible mirror on the wall.  I told Alex that I thought it was gorgeous.  She mentioned that it used to belong to her grandmother, and that it was given to her after she passed away.  It was at that moment that I decided we needed to use it in the photos, and we set up shop on the dining room table.  🙂Sweet baby fingers.I found this sign on a piece of furniture in their living room, and thought it was perfect for the shot below.  A message to help us keep it all in perspective…and value what is most important in life.
Christopher’s parents are BIG Yankee fans, and they wanted to include some of their Yankee paraphernalia in the photoshoot.Ken and I went down into the basement and started gathering the items that  you see in these photos.  They have quite the collection, I must say!  I sat Christopher in the locker basket, and voila!The photo below is actually my favorite of the day, because it was a REAL moment.  Sincere.  Raw.  Beautiful.

Alex and Ken, thank you for inviting me into your home, letting me rummage through your things, and prop your baby in the oddest of places.  😉  I had a wonderful time with you and I hope you enjoy your photos!  I wish you and Christopher all the best in these early weeks.  Cherish every moment, and keep him on that pedestal.

I had the privilege to travel to New Jersey to meet a very special baby boy last week.  Little Dante was so tiny and perfect, I just couldn’t get enough of him!  His parents, Natalie and Mark, were very proud and obviously so in love with him.  I knew they were going to be great parents when I met them last month for Natalie’s maternity photos.This is the moment, below, that I fell in love with Dante’s wrinkles…Below, taking a little snooze on a bed of diapers.  Who knew they made such great pillows?!And, another cat nap below, this time in Daddy’s guitar case!Dante’s father, Mark, made the bowl below in woodshop.  Think they’ll be joking about this photo as they pass the salad around the table at future holiday dinners?  🙂Born to be WILD!Just LOVIN’ the wrinkly kneecaps.  Officially.Obsessed.Why do I have the feeling that Natalie and Mark will be seeing a lot of this perfect little pout in the next couple of years??

Sweet dreams, little Dante.  Nat and Mark, thank you for inviting me into your home to capture Dante’s early days at home.  I wish you three nothing but the best.