Most people do not really think about it but timing when your baby pics are taken is crucial to the success of a great baby photo shoot. There are two optimum times for this: Newborns before 12 days old and babies at 6-8 months old. Most of the time, these are my two favorite ages.

Most of the time

This is when babies are able to sit independently, or with some support with their little itty bitty arms.

And they smile at ANYTHING. Just look at this little one.

Such a great time for pics!

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Get ready for the happiest little twin boys in the world – because they have the happiest pair of parents. Figures

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There’s nothing quite like having a new baby. And a first baby.

The daily surprises (good AND bad). The constant wonder. Nothing else in this world changes your world from one second to another quite like having a baby. One minute you’re just plain Andre and Jessica. The next, you’re parents.

Welcome Baby Brooklyn. Your family is so happy you’re here.

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There’s nothing quite like meeting a brand new human being.

Seems a little crazy that we can MAKE an entire person, doesn’t it?

And the whole world seems to be at peace when you watch an infant sleep.

And how happy they can make two people.

And what wonderment they must be dreaming about to make that little smile.

Enjoy it, Susan and Mark!

This baby boy is a bundle of life and activity!

So many expressions!

And what a chunky little bundle!

Mom Cindy stealing a kiss from her baby boy.

Love those rolls!

And those chubby fingers and toes!

Dads are superb for tossing!

The product of love!

Cheeky little fellow!

The beautiful Yuen family!

Baby Adr arrived a week early. What a wonderful Thanksgiving gift! She was a feisty one but dad Rathan was such a great soother. A natural!

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There’s nothing so precious – and as chaotic – as the arrival of a newborn.

Suddenly, one’s life is upturned into a cacophony of naps, diaper changes and feeds, interspersed with moments of disbelief and tears of how one got to be so lucky as to have ended up with life’s most awesome miracle such as this beautiful baby sleeping soundly in your arms.

Surprise, surprise: You’re a parent.

Welcome, sweet Baby A. Your mommy and daddy have been waiting a long time for you.

I decided on a whim to shoot some clips of the details today instead of stills. This is my first attempt and I’d forgotten my tripod so forgive me for the jerky footage.

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I love photogaphing first borns because there’s always so much to chat about with the new parents about their new life. I never get tired of chatting about night feeds and how much a tiny baby can change the lives of two grown-ups. Welcome, baby S!

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