Sweet P | Wichita Newborn Photographer

Sweet, sweet Baby P. Gosh, it was cold and gray today. I prayed all the way to my session this morning that they would have big OPEN windows and was so relieved upon arrival to find that they did. And they also had a darling Sweet Pea all snuggled up in her bassinet. Just 13 days old, she was a trooper during four hours of Mama and I harassing her. Come to think of it, Daddy was a trooper, too. ;) I really enjoyed collaborating with you Megan. I hope these images live up to your expectations.





The last shot is often one of the best, and this session was no exception. It was almost an after thought but I'm SO glad I took it.....



You can tell she's just glowing with the love for this baby girl, can't you? Thanks so much you guys, I'll have the rest for you shortly!

Love
Chantel

Bright Eyes! | Wichita Newborn Photographer

Remember baby E from this post last week? Today I had the joy of meeting her again for a little session. She's a very, very pretty baby. She has the most beautiful skin of any week old newborn I've ever seen! No jaundice left and not a speck of newborn acne started yet. As I arrive, Crystal assured me that she was tanking her up on Mama milk and that she'd be passed out in no time. 2 hours and hardly a speck of sleep later.....



That's OK baby girl. I can get some of your teeny toes...



And catch a quiet smile as you finally nod off to slumberland...



And then leave your Mother breathless....



Love to you guys.

Three Blondies | Wichita Portrait Photographer

As I begin to narrow my focus and redirect Breathtaking towards birth, newborn, and baby photography, the days of my shooting family sessions are fading quickly. My friend Hannah wanted to snap up the chance to have me do portraits of her girls. I was thrilled because they are three of the cutest blond babies you've ever seen! My pleasure, for sure.

Can insane Kansas wind keep Hannah from looking beautiful? I think not.



Ahhhh, sisterly love! Aren't they sweetness? We had a rousing discussion about princesses.



The three K's, in birth order:







Thanks for hanging tonight guys! It was windy and getting dark quickly but we made it work! Hope you love them!

C

Swaddle Baby | Wichita Newborn Photographer

Top 2 reasons you should hire a newborn photographer in the first week of your baby's life (beside the gorgeous images you will cherish for a lifetime).

1) She might notice that your baby is tongue-tied and your nursing days will get a whole lot easier (it helps if your photographer is also a LLL attendee!)

2) She might also discover that your baby really, REALLY likes to be swaddled and napping will be forthcoming for the first time in six days.

Yes, yes, that's right, I am a multi-talented photog. ;)

First up, one of the sweetest nakey butt pics I've ever taken:



Then we discovered that Baby Girl A does NOT like to be naked. And hey, I can roll with the punches....





I can tuck your little arms out to make it seem like you're swaddled and still get my shot



Or we can just pile your crazy, rambunctious brothers on top of you and see if you can sleep through it swaddled (she did!)



Thanks guys. I had a tremendously enjoyable morning with you! :)

A Long Awaited Baby Girl | Wichita Birth Photographer

My friend C lost a baby girl last year at about 20 weeks. It was absolutely devastating. So when I learned that she was expecting again I offered to bless them with birth photography. I know they aren't well off and she's one seriously amazing Mama. I wanted to give her something few other people in Wichita can give; professional birth photography. And I'm so, so excited to say that Baby E came into the world pink and screaming and healthy this evening. C was a rock star and endured pitocin without any pain medication. I've given birth 4 times at home and I think she's amazing. I pretty much can't do pitocin without drugs (uh, tried and failed TWICE). I bow to you C, no matter how you felt you were out of control. I promise, you were NOT. E is a darling baby girl and it was an HONOR to be there for her arrival. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share it with you.

Changing Directions | Wichita Photographer

Do what you love and you'll never work another day in your life.

I read that once. And now it has begun to resonate with me more deeply. Do what you love. Do what you love.

What I love is newborn photography. I like doing other types of photography, but I love newborns and babies and births. So on January 1st Breathtaking is going to refocus on what I love. If you'd like to have your family or children's portraits done by me, please book a session before the end of the year. I have limited availability as the Holidays grow closer. Fall is a busy time in our house. We cram 1 anniversary, 4 birthdays, and three major holidays into three months!

If you are expecting a baby, then I'm your girl. I will be spending some time retooling my website to reflect my new focus. I have some exciting things planned, so keep an eye out!

Extended! | Wichita Newborn Photographer

My family is currently in the process of coming down with what I think is the flu (booooo!) so I will not be taking any new sessions for the month of October to protect my clients from possible exposure. Because of this, I've decided to extend my newborn special into the month of November!

$100 off a newborn session booked and paid for in the months of October and November. Contact me for more information. This would make a really wonderful shower gift for an expectant Mama! Newborn sessions are done in the comfort of your own home. I bring it all with me and use beautiful natural light to create your newborn's very first images. :)