ONE more day! | Wichita Giving is Awesome Photographer

Well, one more day left folks to nominate your friend, your sister, your mother, your random stranger. ONE more day for Giving is Awesome to touch someone you love or just someone who has touched your heart.

I will announce the winner here on this blog on Christmas Eve night. Keep an eye out to hear the story of both the giver and the receiver and then stay tuned this year to see the sessions!

Love, Chantel

Teeny Little Guy | Wichita Newborn Photographer

Today I got to meet Mr. E. He's the newest son of my friend Heather, who we got to see here in the Fall. He's a tiny baby boy, weighing in at 5 pounds 11 ounces at his birth 5 whole days ago. Despite some pretty crummy weather today (freezing cold and drizzling, anyone?) I managed to scope decent light in their dining room. Mr. E was quite the little gentleman and happily snoozed through our session. Heather has had a pretty hard year and she's been nominated for Giving is Awesome by a mutual friend. And as she's my ONLY nominee at the moment (for shame you guys!!!!) and Eli had to be born early we went ahead and got the newborn session under our belts just in case she wins. Of course, if my wonderful readers send me some more names and Heather does not win she still gets a free newborn session so that's not too bad a consolation prize, huh? ;)

Ho Ho Ho! Merrrrry Christmas!!!!



He did this head prop all on his own, no Photoshop required! Silly five day old baby thinks he's big enough to hold that head up (and kept trying to wiggle away from me anytime I put him on his belly!!!)



I can spot a breech baby a mile away (Mr. E turned head down just a couple of weeks before birth). My twins were born like this and to this day, 18 months later, they like to sit with their legs like this!



A tiny cocoon....



I had so much fun laughing with you guys today Heather. Thanks again so much for letting me stop by and take up your afternoon. :)

Love,
Chantel

December Special! | Wichita Maternity, Birth, Newborn, Baby Photorgapher

Ho Ho HO!

Tis the season for giving and Breathtaking is participating in the Giving is Awesome Giveaway. Click here for more details or email me to nominate the person in your life that need a little pick me up this holiday!

For the rest of you, I have a little something to stick in your stockings!

Book any regular, full maternity, newborn, or baby session and you will receive a beautiful 10x13 print mounted for stability and coated for durability. It comes ready to frame or can be displayed on an easel within your home. I have several of these that I purchased from my own maternity session and they are wonderful!

AND!

If you're expecting a baby in 2010 have I got something special for you! Book and pay for your birth in December and my gift to you is $200 off your total cost! This goes for Births AND the Belly, Birth, Baby packages.

Happy Holidays to you and yours! May you have a peaceful and joyful season. :)

Love,
Chantel

Last Day! | Wichita Newborn Photography

Today is the last day of November and so the last day of the fabulous $100 off newborn session special! Next month will be something new, so if you will need newborn photography in the coming year, pay now to get a great discount. Gift certificates are available for the special expectant lady in your life. They will come beautifully packaged and ready to place under the tree. If your email is time stamped before midnight you will be able to get this special. Also feel free to call and leave me a voice mail any time this evening.



And stayed tuned for a great special coming next month! Tis the season, after all. ;)

Love,
Chantel

A Day of Twins Part Two| Wichita Baby Photographer

After having fun with Baby G and his twin cousins, I headed over to my friend E's house. Do you remember her newborn twins from a few months ago? Well, they are darling, bright eyed 3 month old babies now. And there isn't a darn person who can tell them apart yet. Yet E says to me "do you REALLY think they are identical Chantel?". Erm, yes E, I really REALLY do. ;)

M is the 'older' sister by 2 minutes:



E is the 'baby':



And together, they are some of the yummiest photo ops ever



I love me some twins. I think the universe knew what was good for me by sending me my own set. E, I'm SO glad our babies brought us together. I treasure this role I get to play in the life of you and your babies.

Love, Chantel

A Day of Twins Part One | Wichita Baby Photographer

I had two, count them, two sessions with twins today. First up is a session with sweet Baby G. This kid has hair that just won't stop. Seriously. I wanted to eat him up! He's so snuggly and sweet. Mama really wanted some "sleeping baby" images but I had to warn her--two month olds sometimes just don't cooperate. Well, silly me! Baby G wanted his Mama to have what she wanted for Christmas. Isn't that sweet of him? Already treating his mother like the queen she rightly is! Check this out ya'll. It's Breathtaking....



Oh yeah. Aren't those some luscious eyelashes? Ready for more?



Oh man, this is some serious cuteness! And what 2 month old session would be complete without a bright eyed, cooing baby?



Grandma had to get in on the act (uh, sorry about that pee grandma...)



Yes, you read that right. G.R.A.N.D.M.A. Yes. I am just as in awe as you!

Now, about this point you're probably saying to yourself "what the heck does this post have to do with twins???"

Meet Baby G's twin cousins, K&K. I practically need to give these guys their own post; so full of personality were they. 2 year old twins? Eh, ask me in about a year how that's going...

We'll just call them Mr. Serious One and Mr. Serious Two



Oh wait, what's that you have Ms. Photographer? Bribes?



Hmmmm, I think yours looks better than mine...



Oh what fun this family was today! Thank you all so much for sharing the morning with me. I can't wait to get your kids sugared up....I mean, shoot these kiddos again! ;)

Chantel

Sleeping Beauty | Wichita Newborn Photography

I had the grand pleasure of spending my morning with a teeny bit of baby girl and her very sweet Mama. I hear that she usually sleeps like a rock between 7-11am. Did she today? Nope! Because babies know when I'm on my way. The sense my coming with their little baby sixth sense and they decide that it's much more interesting to be awake and alert.



But they are no match for me and my baby whispering ways...



I have power over newborn babies. They are putty in my hands....



Or, well, it could be all the warm milk? Nah. It's me. Hmmmm..maybe I'm just boring?



Whatever it is, sleepy babies sure make pretty pictures don't they? I love my job! Thanks for allowing me to meet your precious baby girl, J. :)

Love,
Chantel