San Jose Newborn Photographer - Welcome to the World, Nathan!

I met Pete & Jenny in April when we did their maternity session in South San Jose. Jenny was beaming with that pregnancy glow that every pregnant woman longs for. You can see it for your self here! 

I was so excited when they asked me to take newborn photos once their new bundle arrived. We picked a date and everything was set. A few weeks later, Jenny emailed me and said they were on their way to the hospital! The next day, their gorgeous boy was born. Early, but perfect and healthy in every way. 

Nathan was not only handsome and sweet, but he was truly the strongest newborn I had ever photographed. It's incredible that he was born early and still had all of that strength. It's not all that surprising since his daddy used to throw discus. Could you imagine what kind of strength Nathan would have had if he was born on his due date?! I spent so much time trying to get him to straighten his little fingers out, and he would just grip my hand or clench his fist tighter than any other newborn I had ever seen! Pete, you must be so proud!!

Congratulations, Pete & Jenny! You have one spectacular boy!!

If you would like newborn photos done by Laura Pope Photography, please contact me at laura@laurapopephotography.com

Baby Kiana - San Jose Newborn Photographer

I wish you could really understand just how sweet baby Kiana is. I just wanted to put her in my pocket and take her home with me, but she was so adored by her family, so I didn't. ;)

But really, can we talk about those toes for a second?? Ahh, she is just perfect!

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home, Sargon, Sherbi, Atalia & Kiana. I hope to see you all in the future!

If you would like newborn portraits done by Laura Pope Photography, please email me at laura@laurapopephotography.com

Baby Rayanne - Newborn Portraits

Meet baby Rayanne. She is a 6 pound slice of heaven, I tell you! Can we just talk about how perfect that little swirl of hair right on top? It slays me! Oh Rayanne, I know you won't stay 8 days old forever, but I wouldn't mind if you did!

Thank you for inviting me into your home, Ray, Julianne, Rayleigh & Rayanne! 

If you would like newborn portraits done by Laura Pope, please email me at laura@laurapopephotography.com

San Jose Newborn Photography - Baby Amber

I got to meet Amber when she was just 9 days old! So tiny, and so perfect. She was cozy and sleepy the whole time, and even flashed a smile while she was having some sweet baby dreams.

Amber shares her birthday with her big sister, Emerald. These two are bound to have an extra special sister bond! 

Congratulations, Cockerham Family! 

Welcome to the World, Baby Adriana - A Newborn Session

At the end of last month, I had the honor of doing an impromptu newborn session with Kelly, Bogdan, and their brand new baby girl, Adriana. It must have just been meant to be, as I received the email from Kelly two days before I was heading to the East Coast for a family vacation. We both had the next day open, and there you have it. A newborn session, planned and accomplished all within just hours! I love when things just fall into place like that!

Anyway, I have to say that newborns hold a really special place in my heart. I absolutely adore newborn photography. There is something so magical about seeing a brand new little life right in front of me. As you can tell from the pictures, Adriana was a dream come true. She was so easy going; sleeping for most of the time and waking up for a bit at the end to look around and observe her surroundings. She was 10 days old, and look at how awake and alert she was in the last picture while making eye contact with her mommy!

Kelly & Bogdan, thank you so much for inviting me in your home to meet your family!