NEWBORN JOY | CHLOE

Yesterday I had the joy of photographing sweet little Chloe, a seven week-old baby doll. At seven weeks of age Little Miss Chloe still weighs less than Alicia-Rae did when she was born.  Before you go thinking Alicia-Rae came in to the world ready to contend the heavy-weight title for newborns, she was actually spot on ‘average’, at 7lb 5oz.  Chloe was simply a beautiful little peanut, who was in a hurry to meet her mummy and daddy, weighing just over 4lb when she arrived.  She’s doing so well now, even treating her mummy and daddy to 5 hour stretches of sleep overnight.  They’ve gotta love that.

Chloe was fast asleep when she arrived, the hot weather here having a natural calming effect on her.  But, like most babies her age, she was busy sorting out her sleeping routine and thought it would be more fun to be awake for the session.  But that’s ok.  I love capturing the wide-eyed innocence of newborns, the eyes that don’t quite focus and so appear to be looking at you both intently and softly at the same time. And I love the interaction between mummy and baby, and daddy as well if he’s keen to join in.  I actually think I’m more in my element when baby chooses not to sleep, which is just as well given my run of late.

And yesterday I had the joy of seeing a beautiful baby doll who was adored beyond doubt by her parents.  Their faces lit up with each movement, each smile. They doted. They coo-ed. They loved. I watched, and I smiled at the wonder of new life and how it touches those around it.  I marvelled at these third-time parents and how it was just like the first time for them. The newness had in no way become old, and it was beautiful.

Thank you Lisa and Troy for the honour of photographing your precious little girl.  It was a pure delight.

All this laying down and being adored is so tiring…

And I just adore this one, how Chloe’s face is tilted up searching for her mummy, making that sweet connection.

Narrelle x