a special little guy

While visiting family in Kentucky, I couldn't miss the chance to take pictures of this sweet little dude. His mommy and I have been best friends since we were... 11 or 12 years old. (Which pretty much makes this little guy my nephew, right?) Now we live ten hours away from each other and don't keep in touch as well as we both should. But the bond still is and always will be there.

the sweetest kids! | charlotte children's photographer

These kids were great -- the love they all have for each other was so evident and heartwarming to photograph!

5 days old | charlotte newborn photographer

This one was brand spankin' new. She even still had that "new baby smell". :)

And in case you didn't know, the BEST time to do newborn photos is within the first week, so please don't wait until they're a little older, or until the baby acne clears up (no worries -- Photoshop, baby!) because they are only tiny and curled-up and sleepy like this for about a WEEK after birth! Then they realize they can stretch out, and... so much for pictures like these:







And her handsome big brother: