Just a quick update on our ClaireBear.  I found this hearts scarf at Charming Charlies in Rogers.  I just love it!  If you’re planning on your baby’s newborn session stop by there and get one you love to bring along with you. 

I’ll be in Charlotte, NC (actually I’ll be right on the border in SC, but going over to NC) to photograph one of my favorite clients’ birth and newborn session.  This is baby #3 and they are leaving the sex as a surprise.  Can’t wait!  I’ll be gone from March 3rd-10th, but will be able to answer emails.

Clary is what I like to call my unexpected blessing.  She is our fourth child and second girl.  I remember the day I found out I was pregnant.  It was late morning and I was getting ready to head out to the studio when I noticed the pregnancy test box.  I’m not sure why I still had one in the house or when it was bought, but I knew I was late so just to ease my mind I took it.  Never in a million years did I think I’d see 2 pink lines.  I was floored.  So much so that I actually screamed.  Thank goodness no one was home but me because I was in full panic mode!  Did I mention this is number four? She was so good to me while I was carrying her.  I never swelled or got nauseated.  She grew straight out like a bowling ball and she let me continue shooting sessions till the last month!

When we got to the hospital I knew it would be a quick labor (or I hoped) because all mine were.  A few hours later….it was time to push.  She came out fast!  And boy did she scream at us! 

fabulous photography by my sweet friend and fellow photographer, Melanie Merkling

What did we do before smart-phones?  All the moments were able to capture in such ease that before were missed.  I’m so glad Andy remember to do a little video on that phone!

Clary Anne.  Such a healthy, pink screamer. 

I just love this face.  Now that she is here I can’t imagine our family without her.  Funny how that works, huh?

The last 66 days have gone by so incredibly fast I can hardly believe it!  It’s been a long time since we’ve had a baby in our house, and the kids are just loving every second of her.  Clary has been such a huge unexpected blessing.  I’ve been taking a picture (or several) every day and plan on continuing for her entire first year of life.  I actually decided to take each of her daily images with my iPhone5, and then at the end of the first year I’m going to make a huge gallery wrap with 365 images.  If you’re on Instagram come follow me!  Username is mworthin.

The many faces of Clary

I realized this weekend after shooting several sessions that it has been a while since I updated my own kids pictures.  Well, I’ve rectified that.    Looking at our oldest I can hardly believe it’s been 12 years!  For all you moms just starting out on your path soak it all up (and I mean all, the crying fits too) because it goes by FAST!

I love how far technology has come.  With the new smartphones come better and better phone cameras.  The latest iPhone’s camera is really good!  I use it for just about all of my everyday snapshots.  Since Clary was born I’ve been making sure I take at least one image a day.  I want to remember all the everyday things, and I want each of my kids to remember their individual relationship with their baby sister.  Since my kids are spread out in age, and since that’s how I grew up, I want to make sure those special bonds are documented.  If you own a smartphone I encourage you to snap a picture everyday of the year.  And not just a picture of what you’re eating or your latte’s, but something meaningful.  Here are a few I’ve been snapping lately.  You can find me and follow me on Instagram, username is mworthin.