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Fresh out of the oven: Vienna Newborn Photographer

December 20, 2011

Okay so you may have noticed I have slowed down on my blogging.  It’s just that time of year when clients need photos and products ASAP and that means everything else has to wait.  Now that things are winding down for Christmas, I have some time to blog some of my recent work.

This babe was such a good poser and a really good baby.  I showed up to the session and the parents informed me that if she wasn’t eating, she wasn’t sleeping.  Sound familiar to any of you new parents out there.?  Listening to them recount the sleepless nights, frequent feeds, and no burping, it totally brought it back when my first child was born.  She was the same way.  So we spent the next few hours photographing and talking about all the baby tricks I learned through having my children.  It just made me realize how much I didn’t know when I first had a baby and how much I really could have used an owners manual with each of my kids.

I was very impressed that these two parents are taking everything in stride and are so patient and good with their new little one.   She was a delight and I enjoyed spending time with this family.  I left the session feeling like we were old friends and that’s just how I like it 🙂

And 20 unique comments will win this family a free 11×14 print from their session, so leave them some love 🙂

 

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  1. Christia says

    December 20, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Oh Shauna she’s precious! And so squishy!

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  2. Nickie says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Wow! I follow you on Facebook and love your photography. This particular session is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Seriously the “awwwwww” factor is off the charts! She is so precious and the picture with the bunny ears is the cutest thing I’ve seen. The picture where she is in her dad’s arms just makes me want to have a baby so I can see my baby in my husband’s arms. Beautiful work!

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  3. Paige says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    That first picture is beautiful! Someone already said it on FB, but photos like these make me want another one 🙂

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  4. Catherine Taylor says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    Oh my word . . . as if I was not ALREADY baby hungry I AM NOW!!! That hair – oh, it reminds me of Miss K. I love the position of baby in the arms of the parent! Crystal clear and timeless as always! Stunning models and work again Sis! Now I REALLY want another child!

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  5. Vanessa says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    These pictures are absolutely adorable! Haven was the perfect model. You captured her so beautifully. My favorite one is the one with the bunny ears. Too cute!

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  6. Linda says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Shauna, The pictures are AMAZING! My heart melted with each picture. Thanks for being so patient with us. I will officially name you the baby whisperer as you definitely had a way of making Haven calm and on top of that take great photos!

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  7. LaVonne Markham says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    A lot of beautiful photos – along with the beautiful baby herself – make this a great story all by itself!

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  8. Frank Ruiz says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Wow, Shauna! Whose baby is this? Thanks to you (both with your photography work as well as your baby-calming skills when with her), she looks like a peaceful angel compared to the fussy eating machine we’re usually handling 🙂

    Thanks for your incredible work and for a really fun time this past Saturday! It’s amazing that you got these photos done so quickly too! You’re the best!

    Thanks again!

    Sincerely,

    Frank

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  9. Christine says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Simply beautiful. Definitely makes me wish my kids were still this little and angelic. Gotta love the picture with the bunny ears.

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  10. Shalini Patnaik says

    December 21, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I love, love, loveeee these pics!! She has so many different expressions already it’s amazing! Love the one of Papa Frank kissing her cheek and her expression, priceless! I think Linda makes the same face when Frank tries to kiss her! haha, j/k! Great pics!!

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  11. Lisa says

    December 21, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    I love all of these pictures! I think My favorite is Frank smooching his new girl! Haven looks like the most beautiful girl in the world! 🙂

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  12. Cassandra says

    December 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    These are absolutely stunning. Haven looks so angelic and peaceful. I think I am ready for number two after looking at these pictures!

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  13. Jeanette Ruiz says

    December 21, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Shauna,
    These photos are so precious. We haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Haven in person so I will stare at them till we do.
    Jeanette

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  14. Kristal says

    December 21, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    How sweet! I love the pics! 🙂 Linda & Frank – Haven is so beautiful! Taylor and I can’t wait to meet her.
    <3 Love, K&T

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  15. Diane Roman says

    December 21, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Congrats Frank & Linda!How precious is she!!! I adore the headbands. I’ve shared her cuteness with everyone in my office I hope you don’t mind :).

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  16. Claudia says

    December 21, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Linda and Frank have such a beautiful baby girl! Little Haven looks absolutely adorable!! The pictures are amazing! My favorite is the one with the little bunny ears hat! :o)

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  17. Candi says

    December 21, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    OMG! What an adorable baby and the photography was gorgeous. Miss Haven has about the most perfect skin of any newborn I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to meet her.

    I’m sharing with Linda’s colleagues, btw. Love to you all.

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  18. Kavita says

    December 21, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Little Haven is absolutely precious. What a beautiful little Cherub. Can’t wait to meet her in person! Very happy for your little Christmas blessing.

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  19. Lanae Holmes says

    December 21, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Shalini sent me this link – SOOOO PRETTYYYYY!! She’s just precious, good job Linda and Frank 🙂 And great photographer too!

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  20. Alison says

    December 21, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    SO PRECIOUS! cutest baby ever!

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  21. T & Free says

    December 22, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    These are the most beautiful baby photos ever! Stunning captures of gorgeous baby Haven! Simply breathtaking.

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  22. Loretta says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    God is so good! What a beautiful gift! I love the photo’s but the subject is simply awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Julie says

    December 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Awww, these pictures make my heart smile. A beautiful addition to an amazing couple that I’m lucky to know. Nothing but love, love, love and hugs & kisses to baby Haven.

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  24. LYDIA says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    Precious and beautiful!

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  25. Rhea says

    January 10, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    She is simply BEAUTIFUL! You guys have definately been blessed.

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  26. Elizabeth says

    January 21, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    She is gorgeous, and these photos are amazing. Wishing you all good health and peace in 2012.

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