The photos from Tala’s newborn photography session arrived yesterday… and I can’t stop looking at them! These were taken when Tala was a little over three weeks old, and already I can’t believe how small she was just two short weeks ago.
Not only did lifestyle photographer Melody Rae do a wonderful job capturing our home and our family in these images, but she was also generous with them—we received over a hundred post-processed photos, with color and black-and-white versions of each. That way we can just choose which ones we want to print, without having to pay a set price for prints.
I love the way the photos all feel so relaxed, like it would be on a regular Sunday at home. We couldn’t have gotten this same vibe at a studio. It’s hard to choose favorites, but here are some of mine.
Welcome to my world: Tala up close. These are what I kiss multiple times every single day: her soft pillowy cheeks, her precious little pout, her tiny toes.
Of course, we had to have a few shots of the duyan, which Marlon rigged up just in time for the shoot.
My favorite chair made it into the shoot too.
Mom got the classic grandma treatment when we posed her in the rocking chair. I love the look of pride and joy on her face.
Three generations of Paul women, all together in one photo. So glad to have had my family here.
Do you know how difficult it is to be kind to yourself three weeks post-partum? It was hard finding something to wear that not only fit me, but matched things in Marlon and Tala’s wardrobe. But it’s even harder to look past how big and loose my belly is in these photos! I think next to my skinny mom and sister, I look like a sofa. But being kind to myself is a lesson I’m working on every day.
As for getting back in shape, I’ll get there. Somehow. At least I still have my nice, thick pregnancy hair.
I can’t get over how happy I am with these photos. Which ones do you like best?
