sofie lou // new jersey newborn photographer

Eeeeeeee! Cutest little newborn session with the cutest family ever coming atcha!

This session was especially fun for me as I’ve known Kristen for SUCH.A.LONG.TIME! And anyone that knows Kristen, knows that she is one of the best people ever (ever, ever, ever). You can’t help but smile in her presence because she’s alwaysssss smiling. Or laughing. Or hugging you.

And then you have Chris who is kind of the coolest cat that ever was. Also probably one of the happiest, most laid back people I’ve ever met. You kind of can’t help but really, really like this guy.

I headed up to their house a few weeks ago (bonus points for living on my block you guys!), and took some photos of their new little love, Sofie Lou. And, well… I just can’t even. So you’re just gonna have to go look.

Sofie was having none of my shenanigans. Girl just wanted some SHUT.EYE.

 

Kristen glows all the time, but especially as a mama.

 

And Chris is the cutest dad.

 

Sweet, sleepy Sofie.

 

Babies holding on to their parent’s fingers will never get old. It just won’t.

 

Everything about these two is straight outta a magazine.

 

Sofie did not actually sleep our entire session, but apparently those are my favorite shots!

 

The way he looks at her is like MAGIC. I’m tellin’ ya.

 

Sofie decided to wake up and join us for a few shots..

 

My heart. I kept coming back to this shot, and not just because it’s a nice shot, or it’s pretty symmetrical (which I’m kind of really in to).. but also. That movement. Sofie was crying, and Kristen was doing her best to calm her. She just laid her in her lap and starting swaying back and forth. This is what being a parent is about, these are the moments that I love to capture and preserve for my families.

 

Yes, Kristen is a goddess.

 

The new family + an old family painting.

 

Kristen, Chris + Sofie – thank you for allowing me to document the beginning of your lives together. I can’t wait to watch Sofie grow + have Frances show her all the cool things about living on our block! Also, make sure to stop down for a beer. Like, any time. xo, Lauren