I don't even know how to explain how honored I am that I got to take newborn pictures for this family. Mia was born with Trisomy 13 her parents were not aware that she had this before she was born. Trisomy 13 is a genetic disorder in which a person has three copies of genetic material from chromosome 13, instead of the usual two copies. The occurrence of a trisomy is a spontaneous event that happens at the moment of conception and cannot be prevented. The extra genetic material interferes with development. Usually, a woman carrying a fetus with this disorder has a miscarriage around the 10th week. It is incredibly rare for a child with this condition to be born alive. (The reason that it took so long for the doctors to diagnose her is that she didn’t present with many of the physical symptoms associated with the condition.)

Mia has less than a month to live. Mia was born with 12 fingers and 12 toes but other than that there are no visible differences between you and I. She has 3 holes in her heart and her organs are just not working right. When I was there taking her pictures her chest was contracting a lot to breathe and she kept her hands tight underneath her chin. She was comfortable though and the most smiley newborn I have ever photographed.

As a mother I don't even know how to comprehend how this family is feeling. How can one sit and rock their baby knowing that she may not live until tomorrow. It just breaks my heart. They are such a strong and wonderful family and were cherishing every moment...taking video of her day and big photo shoot:) I will hug my children a little bit tighter and cherish life a little bit more because of this special little girl who has touched my heart so very much.

Baby Q* was such a great sleeper and little poser!! I loved getting to snuggle him he was such a cute 10 pound baby with lots of little rolls ♥ I love my job! Thanks guys for having me take pictures of your new addition to your family he is just beautiful.

The Brooks Brothers are just so adorable!! I really love taking their pictures they are the cutest and sweetest little guys! I just can't get enough of their big blue eyes they are adorable!! Can't wait for their first birthday session to see them tear into their cake!! Here are your teasers guys!

Baby N* was just adorable and yet again a boy with super long eyelashes it just isn't fair:) He was such a cutie and did so great during his session!! Thanks guys for driving from Chicago to see me. Enjoy your teasers.

Ms. W* was such a good model and took direction so well for a 5 year old. She loved the camera and is such a beautiful girl. I had so much fun taking pictures of her it was a beautiful night out and the sunlight was just gorgeous!!

Mr T* is such a model he always gives the cutest looks. He was not into smiling on this day but I really love serious shots so it was okay by me :) Hope you guys enjoy your teasers!!

Little Ms. L* was a tropper for this session and so was her mom. I had them walk through the field to get to this spot and not a flower field a corn field :) The first spot we went to had been plowed so we had to go to another one it was well worth it. The lighting was just amazing and I finally got to take some pics in wildflowers. Thanks guys for baring with me here are your teasers.

Mr. L* is One and always full of smiles... what a handsome little guy he is. This was my first outside session this Spring and it was so much fun! I love taking pictures outside and it lets the little ones explorer :) Thanks again guys for having asession with me here are your teasers!


 

One year olds are so much fun and so active. I think Mom definitely got her work out during this session!! Mr. O* was full of smiles and I loved his blond hair he definitely was a Little Mister:) Here are your teasers guys!!