Kerianne Brown Photography Blog

Will {his first bottle}

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:04:08 +0000

I remember before Will arrived wondering how we would make out in regards to nursing. Would it work out? I remember thinking that there was no use in worrying about it before the time came. When he was first born I tried to feed him in the delivery room. It didn’t go smoothly but everything was so new. We went to our room a couple of hours later. We were all so tired. Will slept in his little bassinet all wrapped up like a little mummy. Then I awoke from my sleep to tiny grunts. I picked up my new baby and decided to try to feed him again on my own. In the early morning, just as the sun was rising, I fed my sweet newborn, my miracle. Since that moment, it has been so easy for us and it is my favorite time to spend with him. Eventually, I knew I should introduce a bottle so that the option would be there if needed. I thought it would be nice for Daddy to get involved and have some bonding time with Will. I heated up the bottle, handed it Daddy and grabbed my camera. Can I admit that part of me wanted Will to spit it out and want nothing to do with the bottle? But, he didn’t even hesitate. He was a champ and drank it down easily. However, there was a moment, where he looked up at me. It is as if he is asking, “Mama, why aren’t you feeding me”. This photo melts me…. those big, questioning eyes asking if everything is fine. And after that moment, I haven’t given him a bottle again. I am sure he will get many bottles in the future but, for now, I will cherish that special time we have together.

Will {nature baby}

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:01 +0000

What is more pure than a new baby in nature? A new baby in nature surrounded by shades of cream. This photo represents me and all that I love. Will, I don’t even care that you didn’t want to sleep on this day. That would mean that I didn’t capture that gorgeous heart-shaped smile you make. I think it is definitely apparent that you love to be in nature. You are happiest when you have a gentle breeze blowing on you.

My beautiful nature baby.

Will {baby fern}

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:14:18 +0000

How appropriate that I go to take Will’s photo and there is a baby fern right beside him. A baby fern that is unraveling. Stretching its leaves to the sky. Growing stronger by the day.

Just like my baby Will.

Will {my sunshine}

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:08:30 +0000

I have discovered that Will loves being sung to! Even though I am out of tune and make up words because I am not well-versed on all of the classic children’s songs, it still brings out the smiles and coos in my gorgeous, bright boy! This was his reaction to me singing “You are my Sunshine”. Yes, Mr Will, you are definitely the sunshine of my day!

Will {Daddy’s Assistant}

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:38:34 +0000

Two weeks ago, Will and I had to head into the city. Well, we couldn’t imagine not visiting the best Daddy in the world while we were there. We just had to stop off at the bakery on the way to get cupcakes because they are his favorite. I was exhausted and sweating by the time I reached his office. It is hard work getting a baby in and out of his carseat and into the stroller (many times I might add!).

…. but it was all worth it…

Will {tummy time}

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:40:21 +0000

Who needs tummy time when you can just have a photo shoot instead? My cheeky boy showing off his strong back muscles. He amazes me every day.

Will {growing}

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:28:45 +0000

Will was exactly 5 weeks old and I decided one morning that I desperately wanted some more curly newborn photos of him. I wanted to make sure he would still cooperate and then, in my mind, I could calm any fears I had that he was growing too fast and wasn’t my itty bitty newborn anymore. So, we went into the studio and he kept sleeping like an angel. I was able to pose him and, like a brand new baby, he continued to sleep. I was so proud of my special, little guy. Then I uploaded the photos to the computer and I could hardly believe the baby I saw on the screen was mine. This plump and peachy baby with more rolls than I could count. Sure, I took the photos but, somehow, it didn’t register how much he had grown until I saw his photos. And, you know what, I wasn’t one bit sad… I love this beautiful, round baby he is becoming. He is so healthy and happy and perfect in every way.

Will {baby blues}

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:10:44 +0000

Those eyes, my dear Will, are going to get you out of a lot of trouble over the years… I just know it! You look up at me with those big blues and I melt…. every.single.time.

Will {Day 29}

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:06:30 +0000

I love getting to know my baby so well. Each day I discover something new about his growing personality. I have come to realize that my sweet Will loves the outdoors! It seems that every time I take him out into the warm fresh air, he instantly mellows and usually falls asleep. This evening was no different. Thank you, sweet boy, for not only sleeping for Mama during your photo shoot in our backyard but also for flashing me that gorgeous smile and irresistible dimple.

My Birthday Gift

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:36:31 +0000

On July 21st, the day Will turned 4 weeks old, I celebrated my 35th birthday. Could he really have been with us for 28 whole days? It is true when they say the days just slip by so quickly. I am grateful I have these photos of his first days. He changes on a daily basis. Sometimes I swear I can see a difference in his size after a 2 hour nap. I don’t ever want to forget the birthday when I turned 35. It was so simple but so special. Will was having a little bit of a fussy day. I think he had some “tummy bubbles”, as my friend, Raye, calls them. The one thing that made him happy and calm was rocking on the front porch in the shade of a warm, summer day. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate my day… rocking my precious, newborn baby. When Courtney arrived home from work, we didn’t rush inside but soaked up the beauty of the day and I couldn’t resist capturing my true gift… a loving and devoted father and my miracle boy.