{Cutie Pie Photography}

First Photo Session

Nicole Dossey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:06:02 +0000

Although I have taken plenty of newborn pictures before, I have never done an actual session for one of my own newborns. I know, I am talking crazy now. This is Carter’s first newborn session. Newborn sessions take a ton of patience, but are very rewarding. Most sessions are between 2 and 3 hours long. I knew Carter’s schedule so I got this one done in about 45 minutes, but they weren’t exactly what I was hoping for, but they make my heart happy. Yes, even photographers have mental block and issues with lack of creativity when it comes to their own children’s pictures. I think being completely exhausted doesn’t help much. These were done on day 12. It is very important to do newborn pictures within the first 2 weeks of life as that is when they are the most sleepy and moldable. I should have done them the first week, but I was too spent.

Photography Tip- Using Light: Newborns photograph best in front of a window using natural light and NO flash. Our new rental house has TERRIBLE natural light. I had to look for the best light in each of the rooms during different times of the day. I actually had a very small space to work in due to the light available. Try to look for the best non-direct natural light you can find. You don’t want to have sun streaming in, you want light without direct sun. Look in each room during different times a day to determine which room and time is best to photograph in. Really try to see light in a new way. Also, you can use a beanbag to pose and scrunch newborns a little bit as well.

My Little Guy

Nicole Dossey — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:37:50 +0000

After feeling like I had been pregnant FOREVER, I finally had this little guy. A 6 hour labor with the support of my sweet husband, amazing mother-in-law (she birthed him, she is a midwife), precious friends and my awesome family (my mom and sister watched via Skype) he was born. It was a fabulous birth experience at Austin Area Birthing Center (huge thanks to Anabel, who was also super amazing). Chinell was there to capture the whole thing. I am sure she’ll be posting some pictures of the experience soon. More on the labor and delivery to come.

Introducing Carter Warren. Born Febuary 19th, 3:13 a.m., 8lbs 13 oz, 22 inches long

Here is a quick picture of the little man. He has a TON of hair. I’ll be taking more soon and posting some maternity pictures soon as well. This is what every photographer wants to see from her precious subject in the first 2 days! Can you believe this kid!

The M Family Sneak Peak

Chinell Darling — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:17:57 +0000

The M family was so much fun to photograph. They were playful and easy going. And my little “No, No” three year old friend taught me a thing or two about capturing smiles…or should I say not capturing smiles. He is the cutest little three year old with a mohawk I have ever seen.

The little lady is sweet as a princess, yet tough as, well as a princess who has an older and younger brother.

Here is big brother, who is full of joy and has a smile that never goes away. I actually had to ask him not to smile…and I still got this little grin.

I was able to get a few images of mom and dad as the M children wanted to explore the creek and climb trees.

Family images

Pregnancy

Nicole Dossey — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:07:11 +0000

Ladies, some of you are hesitant to get maternity photographs taken, trust me it is doubtful you will be even close to as large as I am at 24 weeks. These were taken just yesterday. Yes, I am only 24 weeks, I look 35 or 40 though Seriously though, every woman should have some beautiful maternity pictures taken. We typically take them between 28-34 weeks so you feel pregnant, are definitely looking pregnant, and your belly is super cute. We can still take them later in pregnancy, but usually women are exausted and sick of being pregnant. I should have taken mine 6 or 7 weeks ago :)

Super Fun Family Session

Nicole Dossey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:12:05 +0000

It was such an honor to photography my good friends Ryan and Wendy and their precious girls. Their girls are amazing and I just loved getting to spend some one on one time with them. M warmed up pretty quickly, but R did not want to have anything to do with pictures. It was such fun session and I always love a challenge of a little one (or sometimes it is the dad) that doesn’t want to participate. Thanks for allowing me to capture your amazing family!! I had a blast and can’t wait to show you guys the rest!!!

I always love to get images of just mom and dad.

Austin Area Custom School Portraits #6

Nicole Dossey — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:00:50 +0000

Could they be any cuter?

Custom Preschool Portraiture # 5

Chinell Darling — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:53:16 +0000

Austin Custom Preschool Portraits #4

Nicole Dossey — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:29:28 +0000

Adorable.

Custom Preschool Portraiture #3

Chinell Darling — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:56:05 +0000

Custom Preschool Portraiture #2

Nicole Dossey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:50:35 +0000

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