Watch out world, Baby Nolan has arrived!

On Sunday afternoon I photographed the sweetest family. I was so excited to meet their new precious baby boy, Nolan. From the moment the Andrews walked through my door, I could see the love radiating from them. Nolan’s big brother, Kenneth, was beyond excited to be photographed with Nolan. He was beaming with pride while smiling and holding baby Nolan. 

Baby Nolan already has a adoring personality. He only made a few noises during our session together. He did want to stop and have a milk snack but after that Nolan was ready for his debut. His session was a Full Newborn Session which included just Nolan being photographed along with family and sibling poses. 

I love posing families with their new baby.  There is nothing like seeing a family embracing their new little one and watching them create a memory that will last forever. For the Andrews, this was an amazing moment to be seen. I could see baby Nolan’s parents radiant with happiness and love that they have for their boys. Kenneth absolutely loved the sibling poses and I could really see he is going to be the best big brother ever! 

I want to thank the Andrews for giving me the opportunity to meet them and the honor of photographing them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!  

When & Why to book your Newborn Session?

There are a couple questions I have been getting asked a lot by clients. When should I book my newborn session? Why should I book with a specialty Newborn Photographer? These are great questions to be asking. Your newborn baby deserves the very best & so do you. You are trusting your baby's safety with your photographer and want the very best outcome from the session.

When should you book your newborn session?

I say as soon as possible! Don't wait too long! I know I personally have had to turn away clients who inquired about a newborn session but had waited to long to book and I was already fully booked. Newborn Photographers usually only take a  limited  number of Newborn Sessions a month to ensure their complete focus and to make sure they will have a session spot for you. Booking early can help in a lot of ways. First, this will ensure you have a session spot. Second, most photographers’ schedules fill up bookings very fast. Third, this ensures that your photographer can personalize/customize the session to your Nursery theme or color scheme that you may want. Most photographers start planning your session soon after your booking, they want to make sure that your portraits are to your liking but also reflect the photographer’s artistic side/style. Also we may even need to buy a prop to coordinate with your session so we will need time to make that happen.

Why to hire a specialty newborn photography versus a regular photographer? 

Newborn babies are very precious. You want your newborn to be photographed but your other main concern is their safety. Most photographers care about your newborns safety but may not know the safe way to pose your newborn properly.  By hiring a specialty newborn photographer, this ensures they know what they are doing. They can pose your newborn in multiple poses while making sure your newborn is completely safe. They also know how to pose a newborn in one pose but at the same time, making sure to capture the best angles resulting in multiple images versus just one image from the pose. Also, your session time will be reasonable. Regular photographers take longer in posing as they are not fully trained in Newborn Photography. A non-specialist photographer can take up to 4 hours or more to photography a newborn session, as to where specialty newborn photographers can photograph a newborn session in 2 hours or less.

Summer days passing all too quickly

Life has been so busy for me. I have been photographing newborn’s, Milestone Sessions, and 1st Birthday Sessions. I also have been trying to teach my babies how to enjoy the summer and my youngest two babies how to read.  

Its has been wonderful swimming, watching movies, visiting with family and friends, going to fun places like the Science Center and Zoo.  This summer my oldest daughter, Jordynne, turned 10 years old, Conner James would be 9 years old and my youngest, Dylan, turned 6 years old.  We had lots of birthdays and lots of joy. We had so much fun and laughter. I am so lucky to be a mom.

As my children get older, I  can’t help but think of how much they have grown as a person through out the past year. I try to capture the moments both big and small while also trying to be present and in the moment.  I noticed now, that my children want me to capture them. They say “Take a picture mom!”.  I took a lot of pictures this summer and somehow managed to still work.   Lol

I will be blogging more once school starts back up. Right now, I am just trying to enjoy my babies and spend as much time with them as possible before school starts back up. I know I can’t be the only mom going crazy with buying school supplies for 3 kids in different grades, new clothes, new shoes and so on.  I know my children are anxious to find out what teacher they have and which friends are in their class, but I have mixed feelings. I want to be able to spend more time with them, but I am also looking forward to a possible nap during the day. 

If you are looking to schedule a session just let me know.  I would love to talk to you and hopefully capture your memories. Thank you so much!  

Summer is almost here!

Hey everyone, 

Who is ready for summer? I know I am. I am ready for swimming, barbecuing, and those long summer nights. My children are counting the days till school is out. I don’t blame them, it’s been a long year.  

We recently moved to Glen Carbon, IL. It feels so good to be back in Illinois. I am loving it. I love being in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area, small towns with friendly and caring people. It’s been amazing meeting my new neighbors, seeing old friends, and creating new ones. The feeling of community here is absolutely wonderful, and I am so appreciative of it. 

This summer I am offering mini sessions. Mini sessions are a great way to get updated photos of you and your little ones while saving money and having fun too. It’s great for kids too because it’s not a long session and it keeps kids interested in the session. I will be having Ice Cream Mini Sessions in June and 4th of July Mini Sessions in July.  

Every month I usually offer some type of mini sessions. Sometimes I offer simple mini sessions or sometimes I offer themed mini sessions.  

I am looking for models. I am looking for twins to model in the studio. I do look for models a couple times during the year for new types of sessions and/or to model new props/backdrops. 

Since summer is upon us, I want to get back outside and enjoy this gorgeous time of the year. I would like to offer more natural light sessions outdoors so you may see me advertise for these types of sessions.  

I hope I get the chance to see you soon!  

Thank you!  

Conner James Photography is moving to Glen Carbon, IL!

Are you ready? Conner James Photography is moving to Glen Carbon, Illinois! Are you excited? I know I am! I can't wait to be back in Illinois! We have been living in Washington state for the last twoand a half years and I am ready for some sunshine, the Zoo and Imos/Peels Pizza! 

I specialize in Newborn photography & photograph babies in their 1st year of life. While I love working with babies, I also offer Mini Sessions throughout the year as well. I do offer model calls throughout the year too, so make sure you follow my webisite/facebook page. You can also become a VIP Client by subscribing to my newsletter. After you subscribe to my newsletter,  I will then add you (by email) to my private client Facebook group. 

I am starting March off with Easter Mini Sessions! Easter Mini Sessions will be on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 and Sunday, March 18th , 2018 by appointment only. All galleries will be edited and released before Easter!!! Now Booking! 

   

All Easter Mini Sessions include 6-8 High Quality Digital Images-Online gallery with Print Release & Smartphone App! Theses session are fun and easy for the for the kids. Easter is sneaking up on us fast! Do not miss out. Book your session today.  If you have multiple kids you are not out of luck, contact me today for pricing! 

I can't wait to meet you and your family, and capture memories for you to last a lifetime. I am so happy to be back in Illinois & I cannot wait to grow with the future. 

Be sure to check out Conner James Photography on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Instagram- @Connerjamesphotography

Facebook-www.facebook.com/connerjamesphotography 

Pinterest- www.pinterest.com/connerjamesphotography

Thank you so much!  

 Christine 

Baby Kendall models in the Studio!

Hey Beautiful, Did you see the gorgeous baby I recently had in the studio? I was looking for a newborn model to help me with a project for my newborn mentoring. A woman named, Page answered my ad and said that she just had a baby girl on January 4th and would like the opportunity to have her newborn model. 

We chatted and figured out the details. The session was on January 12th in the afternoon. I was so happy to meet baby Kendall. She was so sweet & the perfect model! I asked Page, Kendall's mom, how she felt when she first met Kendall and she said "Amazed! I was in pure awe with my Kendall & with myself for being a Goddess! We rocked that delivery room!" Guess what? They did! Page deliver baby Kendall in 4 hours! That is amazing!  

Baby Kendall helped me to create 5 Newborn wrapping videos! After the videos we continued her newborn session. Kendall's nursery color scheme is pink, grey, & neutrals.  I definitely gave her the princess treatment. ❤️

Page & Dylan, Kendall's mom and dad, got to choose items from my studio to use in their newborn session. Kendall looked amazing in every thing but the Kitty bonnet was extra special because Daddy & Mommy have two kitty fur babies as well!  

The advice Page said she would give to someone who is looking to get newborn portraits photographed is "Christine is a baby whisper! Come here! I'm so impressed with how she handled, fed, soothed my baby so confidently. Page's favorite part about our session together was my gentleness with her newborn and how I took my time with her session. I like to make sure I have everything just right, after all these are your portraits to cherish forever! 

 Thank you so much Page, Dylan and Kendall!  It was so nice to meet you! You are one beautiful family & I wish you guys the best in the future! 

Sweet Josiah

Hi amazing readers, 

Thank you for stopping by! I can't wait to tell you all about my first newborn session of 2018, Baby Josiah! Josiah did great during his session, Mom & Dad did a wonderful job of following my Newborn Session Parent Prep Guide, which made the session a breeze & ensuring great portraits  to cherish forever. 

 Look at all his hair! I just love it!

When I ask Josiah mom and dad what was their favorite part about our session together they said "Watching Christine put the props on Josiah and being impressed because he is not wake up". I think it's more so because Josiah, knew it was time to turn on the charm! He definitely won me over within the  first 5 minutes of his newborn session. 

Josiah was born on December 31st, 2017 to the proud parents of Angelica and Akira. Josiah is healthy, happy and perfect! Josiah's mom said the first time she saw him she felt "Like I fell in love for the 3rd time".  When I asked Angelica how was her experience having Josiah photographed she said "I was very exited to have my newborn photographed. Christine, did an amazing job, and she is so good with newborn's".  

I loved Josiah in these poses. He looks so relaxed and oh so handsome!

Angelica and Akira met in the military and so it's only fitting that the sentimental items they brought in were combat boots and an army OPC. This made Josiah's newborn session extra special. Oh, my goodness! He is so adorable! 

Josiah is so sweet & loving! I felt so blessed to be able to capture this moment for his family. I could truly feel the love in my studio. Welcome to the world, Josiah! Congratulations to Angelica, Akira, & big brother Kayden! Angelica & Akira, from the bottom of my heart, I  appreciate your kind words &  I wish you all the very best!  You have a beautiful family, Thank you so much for sharing them with me! 

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years!! Stay safe out there! I am so excited for the new year! Big things await for Conner James Photography! 

Welcome to my new website!

Hello amazing Clients & Supporters,

Welcome to my new website! Conner James Photography is growing, and with new growth brings new changes. I am so excited for the new year, 2018! All sessions now come with online private downloadable galleries with Print Release instead of CD. CD's are still available for purchase upon request. Also, I will be offering mini sessions this year, just not as many as last year. 

I have added new props & backdrops in the studio, anticipating the new year. I also have started to add more client portraits to the studio walls! You or your child may be on my studio wall the next time you visit the studio!

Be Mine Mini Sessions are now available for booking. You can schedule your Be Mine Mini Session any time between January 15th, 2018 - February 15, 2018. They do include a class wallet size Valentine card personalized with your child's name, year, & portrait! Oh, and be sure to check out my new Referral Program for clients! It is pretty awesome & can save you money!

You can now become a Conner James Photography VIP member! A VIP member is how you can stay up to date with all things Conner James Photography. You will be added to my online private group on Facebook & also will be added to my website newsletter. In the group I will keep you up to date with all sessions and specials. You can sign up on my website.

You can also follow Conner James Photography on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thank you so much for supporting Conner James Photography, I truly appreciate your business! I look forward to the new year & all that it offers, and also working with amazing clients like you!

Stay Beautiful & Remember to SMILE!