Javien | Connecticut Newborn Photography

As mentioned in my last post, it’s time to meet sweet little Javien.

I showed up to the shoot, fully prepared to accept whatever direction the day would take. At first, it looked as though we’d have an easy time of it – Javien was peacefully sleeping and blissfully unaware of my presence. But, as anyone who does newborn photography knows, things don’t always go as planned.

After just a few shots, Javien decided it was time to wake up and check out just exactly what was going on. Well, he must’ve liked what he saw because, once he was awake, that’s how he remained…for about the next two hours 😉 Any other first-time visitor would’ve been THRILLED – because, let’s face it, sleeping babies aren’t nearly as interesting as awake babies. But newborn photographers prefer newborns to be fast asleep…and I mean, OUT COLD. That way, they can be wrapped up in all sorts of fuzzy blankets and maneuvered into cute positions, all the while remaining peacefully angelic. Javien’s mommy and daddy tried all the tricks they could think of, to coax him back to sleep. I even got in on the act. But alas…wasn’t happening. Javien wasn’t going to miss a single moment of the action.

So we waited. And waited. And waited some more. In the meantime, I was able to get what turned out to be my favorite shots of the day…Javien in his daddy’s arms. Such sweet, sweet images.

In the end, the adults outlasted little Javien and back to sleep he went. We weren’t convinced that he was totally out, so we didn’t try to go for too many different set-ups. But I’m pleased with what we were able to get out of the session…I think Mom and Dad were pleased, too 😉