Thursday, January 3, 2013

Shelby's Newborn Pictures

Before Shelby was born I knew I wanted to have some pictures taken of her as a newborn but wasn't so sure of spending the hundreds and even thousands of dollars that some photographers charge.
Back in the Summer I asked my SIL's neighbor and friend, Tess, who happens to have a VERY nice, high-end camera, if she would come over and snap a few pictures that we could possibly use for a birth announcement.
She agreed, then at the last minute I panicked and thought about going with a professional after all.
Well, after talking to several moms I again, decided to wait to take professional pictures when she's a few months older.

I'm glad I did because what we ended up with turned out pretty darn good!
After Tess took the pictures I sent them to my talented friend Kara who edited them in PhotoShop(what most professional photographers do) and what we ended up with as the finished product I am VERY happy with!!

Here's a few of our favorites.
The pictures were taken when she was 10-days old
 I wanted to be sure Buddy was included because he is, after all, part of our family.
We tried getting him into the family picture but those pictures didn't turn out very good. 
 Shelby was in such a good mood this afternoon!
 I almost think she's smiling in this picture.
Of course, Brad and I neither one are crazy about how we look in this picture but it's all about her and I really wanted a family photo.
Not bad for a Mom with a nice camera.
Hope you guys are enjoying the New Year.

18 comments:

I Do Declare said...

I thought the birth announcements turned out so cute! I especially loved the one with the Buddy!

Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover} said...

They turned out absolutely perfect! She is such a precious little doll baby and I cannot get over how seriously pretty she is! LOVE that baby girl and give her a smooch from me and Stella!

Carolina Charm said...

Oh my. Shelby melts my heart. These pictures are perfect!

Annie said...

REALLY cute pictures!

eas said...

Oh my word. She is just beautiful. What a great job she did taking her pictures.

starnes family said...

Beautiful! We photograph babies 7-10 days old.....premium time for newborns......well done!

donna said...

Super cute pictures of y'all.

Monica said...

She IS smiling! She is so happy to be here with such wonderful parents! She is adorable. Trust me. It gets more fun EVERY.SINGLE.DAY!

donatelli98 said...

I love the family picture!

Aunt Grits a.k.a Maggi said...

perfect!

The Soladay Family said...

Precious!!!

Steel Magnolia said...

She looks like an absolute angel in these pictures. Congratulations!

Kirsten said...

Shelby is simply beautiful!

carolyn said...

Dee- So excited for you guys! Shelby is too cute & her Christmas outfits are hilarious- such fun to have a Christmas newborn.

Glad you've both got some time off to bond as a new family- enjoy it!

hugs-
Carolyn

The Jones Family said...

She is beautiful!

Leigh Powell Hines said...

I think it's a great family portrait. I like it. They are great.

Ashley said...

beautiful!!!

alexandra occasions said...

first (well im not the first person to say this...but) your family picture is gorgeous. second, are you sure that the momma isn't a professional? the pictures are absolutely stunning and perfect. she needs to be a family portrait photographer! <3 LOVE! <3