Our daughter Kate had her first photo shoot at exactly one week old with Andrea Elberg, a photographer in Madison, WI. Andrea does on location shooting so she came to our house for the session which was so nice! She hauled in all her props, backdrops, and equipment and most of these shots were taken in our kitchen. Being a new mom and still not quite sure what to expect with a newborn, it was such a relief to be in the comfort of our own home where I already have everything I need for Kate. Andrea was so amazing with Kate that I couldn’t believe she’s not a mom herself! She was incredibly patient and didn’t mind taking as many breaks as Kate needed. And of course her end result speaks for itself! Maybe it’s in poor taste to gush about your own child, but I don’t care–I’m absolutely in love with these photos!
I got this adorable hand-crocheted hat from Etsy seller Irish Hooks & Yarn. It’s the perfect little accessory for a winter baby!
This beautiful hand-knit blanket was a gift from my friend Allison and was made by her mom:
Oh my goodness, those portraits are precious! I know you are going to treasure them always.
Great photos! She is adorable! Her squished face in the up close pink hat one is so cute!
Nothing short of amazing. But that’s what happens with a talented photographer, an adorable baby, beautiful parents, and a swanky awesome house! I’m so happy that you love her newborn portraits. You’ll treasure them forever!
Beautiful. Enjoy these first few weeks because she’ll change so quickly between birth to three weeks. It’s crazy.
Beautiful photos and of course, beautiful baby!
These are amazing, D! Kate is just gorgeous!
OMG she looks so brand new!!!!! What amazing pictures. She is beautiful.
I’ve been anxious to see pictures. They are beautiful as is she!
Gorgeous pictures! Looking at them makes me want another baby! Kate is such a sweetheart, I hope things are going well for you!
How sweet is that second hat! She looks like a little china doll!
LB
So adorable! Congrats again
Aw – so cute. I love the hat with the flower.
She’s absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to your family!
So, so precious. And how about you looking fine, mama?! I love the one with you holding her, and the one with Kate in the basket with the blanket. Melts me.
Oh my goodness, I’ve never commented on your blog before but she is BEAUTIFUL.
she is so beautiful! what wonderful photos – i know you will treasure those forever!
She’s so beautiful……….the portraits are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see some “action” shots of her with her eyes open.
beautiful photos!
Adorable! We just had a photographer come to our home to take pictures too. I can’t wait to see how they turned out!!!
Karen
These are beautiful! The one of Kate in the basket is my favorite =)
The pics are adorable…esp. the bum shots! What a cutie! Congrats again!
Beautiful… I can’t even stand it. What a lucky baby to have a diva-super stylish mommie.
She is beautiful and those photos are stunning.
Great photographs!
I love the one in the basket. She’s looks ultra tiny and cute!
Precious! Congrats again!
Amazing pictures! You are going to be so happy you have these!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Seriously, some of the cutest pictures I’ve seen taken of an infant!!!
Kate is darling and those pictures are just perfect!!!
Hope all is going well for you!!
Congratulations! She is beautiful & perfect in every way!
(Makes me want another one
so sweet!! thanks for sharing with us!
The photos of Kate are so precious and will become beautiful memories one day.
Thanks for sharing them.
Beautiful! Kate is already a great model, she must’ve learned from her mom!
Nice genes. You have a seriously beautiful baby!
Lovely skin on your newbie!!Congralations.
Andrea in MN
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Ah! That picture of the two of you is too gorgeous for words!
Ah! That picture of the two of you is too gorgeous for words!
She is so beautiful!
Congrats!
Gorgeous pictures! I really like the last one.
I love all these pictures! She’s so precious!!
I LOVE these pictures! I’m due in less than 2 weeks and can’t wait
I especially love her wide headband with the flower – precious!
What a beautiful little baby! Can’t wait to hear how things are going with the new little peanut.
I am literally tearing up over these pictures. Kate is beautiful Dusty, and these pictures? Wow, what an incredible keepsake.
Amazing! They’re all beautiful but nothing beats a baby in a woven basket. Be still me beating heart.
And I LOVE that hand-knit blanket. What a lucky mum you are! And what a lucky baby she is!
xo,
s
Absolutely beautiful! She looks like such a sweetheart.
I’m not usually a fan of newborns in the nude but these are tasteful and absolutely beautiful!
GORGEOUS!!!!!
Awwww!!! These almost brought a tear to my eye. I love the pictures of you two together! So amazing. Lots of love to you and your new family!!!
Gorgeous photos, gorgeous baby, gorgeous mommy. Dad’s hands look nice too.
jbhat
Two words: Absolutely precious!
She’s adorable!
Oh my goodness, what beautiful pictures!
How perfect!
Wow, they are some awesome photos! Cuteness!
Stunning pictures of your absolutely perfect daughter! I hope you have a lot of wall space to display all of them
Keep gushing away, she is absolutely adorable. I can’t get past how cute that pout in #4 is!
What a beautiful little bum she has!
She’s beautiful, D! Congratulations
-Alisa
She is precious! Those pictures are amazing!
She is beautiful and the photos are amazing!
She’s lovely Dusty! Beautiful pictures, too.
Absolutely beautiful! I think I love the fifth one the best – her mouth is all smooshy. But then again, they are all fabulous shots.
Jo x
She is absolutely heavenly! Like a scrumptious pink jelly bean…. The photos are amazing, the wooly hat is so cute on her.
She is absolutely heavenly! Like a scrumptious pink jelly bean…. The photos are amazing, the wooly hat is so cute on her.
She is adorable! Those pictures are timeless.
She is Gorgeous!!! These pictures look great.
So cute!!!
She’s just precious, D! I love all the little booty shots! She’s just perfect!
beautiful!!
Lurker-turned-commenter to say congratulations. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful!
love love love love love!!! she is so precious <3 i absolutely LOVE the little bum one and her tiny pink hat! so sweet. congrats again!
Gorgeous photos D!! She did a WONDERFUL job! Kate totally takes after her gorgeous mommy!
Thanks so much for all your incredibly sweet comments everyone! It’s so much fun sharing Kate with you all!
These pictures are amazing! Your daughter is beautiful!