Elynn Coleman - one week photoshoot

I really wanted to carry on the tradition of taking monthly photos of the new baby like I did with Ever.

Starting with his 1 week photos. 

This time around I chose to keep it very simple - using our bed/headboard for a backdrop and a simple swaddle blanket for scale purposes. (tutorial on swaddle blanket coming soon! I PROMISE!)

I love keeping the poses simple too. 

(this photo ended up one of my favs even tho it was just an iPhone shot that I edited with an app called Doodle Snap)

I'll carry on this style of adding his age from here on out (only I will be doing it in PSE)

 There is one exception to my "keep it simple" rule...

I have to photograph this cute little baseball outfit that my sister bought for Ever...

Here is Ever in the same outfit... Do they look alike?

I think they do...especially with the hat hiding the hair!

It"ll be fun watching him change and grow over the next year!

You can read all about Elynn's birth story here:

Part 1 - The Name

Part 2 - Birth Story

Belly Tales {8 months}

I failed.

Twice.

#1- Ever is already 9 months, but I am JUST editing 8 month photos. I almost didn't, but decided I better finish what I started.

#2- I forgot to include his blanket in these ( like HERE, HERE , HERE...etc...)

Ever at 8 months is crawling and cruising, started saying "mama" when he was really mad, or maybe it was "grandma" since I swear he stopped saying as soon as we got back from our two weeks with my mom. He eats anything and everything, is wearing size 18 month clothing (thank goodness my sisters have lots of hand-me-downs!) and is all around less cranky with each day (praise the Lord!). 

Think I can get his 9 month photos done by the end of this month? 

Sure gonna try!! 

DIY Wood Mounted Photos {tutorial}

I first shared this project at The Benson Street a couple weeks ago!

Today I am sharing a fun project with you...it's actually what I made for my husband's new office (only they turned out so cute, they may have to go in our home when we find one)! Its super quick and so EASY!

I love big photos and this is an inexpensive way to get big impact for not very much money. I did these 3 photos and two others for grandpas for less than $20!

Here's what you will need:

Belly Tales {5 months}

We have a mover!

Not only a mover but a BIG mover! 

He just weighed in at 19 lbs 12.5 oz!!!

umm...yea, that's more like the size of a 10 month old.

Belly Tales {4 months}

Yesterday was Pi Day
- yes, I had pie...well, I had a caramel apple empanada from Taco Bell...that's kinda like a pie right?
 It was also my little man's 4 month birthday!
What a little stinker...I don't know who he thinks he is growing up so fast like this...

 blue eyes...and bubbles...

Belly Tales {3 months}

Not only is today Valentine's Day, but is also Everett's 3 month birthday!! I'm so lucky to have this little man in my life! We all love him so much...even if he only does one of three things...laugh, cry or eat! Haha! He's going by several nicknames lately...I tend to call him Ever-since Everett seems too old for him and it is an old family name that I have always wanted to use. Justin calls him "bubi" because he says Everett isn't big enough to be called "bubba"! Haha! I prefer Bubi anyways and its so cute when Ellery calls him that. My grandma has her own special nickname for him, her brother's name is Everett as well, but they always called him Dib, so she gave our Everett the name "Lil Dib"! I love it too!

 I set up his 3 month photo shoot a bit different this time...using my collection of old tool boxes for the backdrop. I'm still learning, but these are my best yet...course, it could just be the totally adorable subject matter!!

2 Month Photos- a little bit {vintage}

 I recently did a photo session with our two month old...I don't have a ton of experience with studio type setups and backgrounds, but I thought I would show you what I did to fake it a bit!

 I started by picking my props...I'm realizing I am not a huge fan of lots of "extras" in the photos...I just want to capture my kiddo's personalities in a interesting way. In this case I embraced my obsession with everything vintage! I chose a chalkboard...I know, maybe chalkboards are becoming a bit over done? I don't think quite yet, and who cares, if I like it, that's all that matters, right? You may remember this chalkboard from one of my Yard Sale Posts? It cost me a whopping $1! I have had it hanging in my entry way, not getting much attention,  for a couple months now. The cool thing it is two sided, one side has the alphabet and the other is just a plain chalkboard.

I decided to free hand my design right onto the board- I wasn't going for perfection- I happen to think the imperfections are what make chalkboards so whimsical.

The next prop I chose was this incredible vintage blanket that my husband's grandma made for him when he was a baby( ...using the word vintage makes me feel old! ) Don't you think the chevron/wave pattern is amazing! I found this little gem in my mother-in-laws closet and the second I saw it I knew it would fit right in with what I have planned for the nursery!

Then I set up a photo area...I used our toy box with a blanket draped over it as the background. Its not the ideal set up, but I used what I had...which means if I can do it so can YOU!! The biggest issue I had was being able to get far enough away to get everything in the photo, this took playing with different lenses( which I won't even try to explain because I barely know anything about them). Here is what I ended up with!!

Not bad for an impromptu -oh, no! I better take some photos because this kid is already 2 months old!!!- photo session!

Haha...Elle was mommy's little assistant- she was very concerned that he had a wet diaper- we can't have that in pictures now can we!

Here is a comparison of his newborn/2 month pics!

Babies grow way to fast!