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for the love of newborn babies

From the downiest bit of hair fluff that smells indescribably baby and yet something only J.R.R. Tolkien could describe – something elves or fairies make – to their feet that manage to wrap like rising pretzel dough – newborn babies are the closest thing to heaven. They are intoxicating, which is why you see mothers, aunts, grandmothers and countless others holding a newborn, then rolling their eyes into the back of their heads while sniffing and cuddling. You see a newborn being held, the head is supported, but mostly what they are doing is smelling that perfect newborn head scent of unadulterated yum.
Terpstra Newborn Baby Family Portrait PhotographyThe feet really are too much. There are wrinkles and ridiculously small nails and they twist and turn, based on how they were in utero, into impossible shapes that can fit in your mouth. Find a baby’s foot and maybe a little clarified butter (and a decoy) and you’ve got snack time.
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What is he thinking about? Warmth? Peeing?
What I always think about is scale. It’s important to capture the beginning and it’s hard to miss the study in contract between his little head and his father’s hand supporting it… the size of his fist next to his father’s fingers. They’ll never be able to create that again and I love capturing it during that one moment.Mathis Newborn Photography, Family portrait photography by Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper photo

While we’re settling in with our own newborn masterpiece (forgive me, but he’s pretty perfect) and preparing for the holidays, I’m holding my newborn close and thinking of the newborns I’ve photographed, the exhausted parents who are in love with them, and how I know the time will fly. I’m wishing rest and peace for us all.

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Sweet Hannah’s Newborn photography

Pixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and family portrait photoHannah Leigh Harrison was born July 10th to beaming parents Jamie & Daniel Harrison. These are beloved friends and clients of ours for years. We photographed Jamie & Daniel’s engagement portraits and then their October 2015 wedding. Along with Daniel’s son Henry now there are four of them, since adding their favorite new palindrome Hannah. The couple took us up on the offer we make to all of our wedding clients for free newborn photographs if and when they begin their family. We usually photograph newborns within the first 10 days of their lives, because that’s the window for getting those sleepy, curled up and cozy photos. It’s important though to make exceptions for babies delivered via C-section, so we invited the family to our studio on the 26th and it was still a wonderful and successful shoot. Hannah did not disappoint.Pixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and family portrait photoPixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and family portrait photo

Before Hannah’s arrival we were planning for the shoot. Jamie & Daniel sent me photos of her nursery and various areas in their home where they wanted to hang photos. I found out her nursery colors and also that Jamie’s favorite color is purple. I then used those details and photos to plan the backdrop, gather props, wraps and headbands that Hannah would wear. With this preparation I was able to compose photos and design wall art that will coordinate with the family’s home and proportionally fill some of the bare walls. We love providing this service and our families/clients do too.

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A behind the scenes photograph taken by Mom Jamie of Ryan and yours truly photographing Hannah in the basket.

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The whole family is totally smitten with baby Hannah and Ryan and I joined that club too. Big brother Henry particularly likes to dote on her and show his affection. He was incredibly gentle with her when it was his turn for some one-on-one time during our portrait session.Pixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and harrison family portrait photoPixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and harrison family portrait photoPixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and harrison family portrait photoPixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and harrison family portrait photoPixels On Paper newborn photographers. Wilkesboro NC portrait studio baby and harrison family portrait photoI love this shot and so do the parents. They have a million adventures ahead of them, but for now it’s about snuggling and gazing at each other and bonding. We look forward to watching her grow, watching Daniel grow to love her even more and especially watch her realize how lucky she is to be a part of this family.
Pixels On Paper offers full year baby photography packages. Want to learn more about our maternity and newborn photography packages or portrait photography in Wilkesboro NC , Boone, Blowing Rock and the NC mountains? Call 336-990-0080, visit our website www.pixelsonpaper.biz or send us and email at mail@pixelsonpaper.biz for more information.88x31 lucy & glens valle crucis wedding photography | pixels on paper boone wedding photographers

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A Brand New Girl | Newborn Pictures of Penelope Jo

I’m sorry, but this child has the coolest name……. and no offense to the other sweet babies we photograph who have wonderful names.  Penelope Jo, though, you have to admit, is pretty rad. Penelope is sweet, makes me think of pink, satin, Paris, ballet and all things feminine. Jo says rock star, music lover, grounded, earthy and incredibly cool. Newborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoPenelope Jo was born February 28th at 4lb 12oz – a miniature gift and one month early. While small enough to put in your pocket on the way to grab lunch, she was completely healthy and discharged before her mom. I KNOW. “Look out, people!! I’ve got stuff TO DO!!” At only 8 days, Whitney and Preston brought this little jewel to our studio for their first ever photo shoot as a family of three. She took my breath away. How can something so teeny pull your heart out of your chest? But she did and I was only the latest. Her parents and grandparents are doing all they can do not to gobble her up.
Newborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoWe photographed Whitney and Preston’s engagement and wedding and watching them gush over Penelope Jo was incredibly sweet. She may be the smallest newborn I’ve photographed – both adorable and beyond cooperative. In fact she was so good that I didn’t want to stop photographing her as she slept peacefully. No matter what props or positions we put her in, she would bend like a reed and as cutely as possible. Newborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoNewborn baby photography Pixels On Paper wilkesboro nc newborn photographers portrait studio baby photoI have no interest in wishing this little girl’s life to fly by – especially with that little tutu and headband – but I’m anxious to see her and photograph her often and watch her grow up. So much satin and sweet, so much cool and composed. She’s a little dream.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Newborn Tucker’s First Portraits | Courage, Strength & Heart

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” -Lao Tzu

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Mom Shanna had the courage to endure weeks of bed rest, 6 weeks in the hospital, including being inverted to prevent going into early labor and all after losing one of the twins she was carrying in the first trimester. All because of and for this little creature.

She and her husband Ethan, (revisit their wedding photos here) were certain that they couldn’t have children after Shanna had to have surgery to remove a very large tumor from her ovaries. But then she became pregnant and a whole new series of challenges were laid at their feet. Her time, pain and trials were not without an excess show of strength, love and bravery though, and that included a village of prayer warriors, friends and people who didn’t even know the couple. I remember being astonished and heartened as social media kept everyone in the loop about her progress, health, and concerns. Tucker Matherly Newborn Photography by Pixels On Paper Portrait Photography photoTucker Matherly Newborn Photography by Pixels On Paper Portrait Photography photoAt just over 20 weeks, Shanna was admitted to the hospital and put on strict bed rest. At 27.6 weeks, on August 2, she gave birth to Tucker Clayton Matherly – a little fighter in his own right. He weighed 3 lbs. 2 oz and spent 66 days in the NICU. Thanks to the Ronald McDonald House, his mom was able to stay close during the evenings while he was in there and watch him gain strength. Tucker visited our studio with his proud parents at 12 weeks old. His first 10 were spent in the hospital.Tucker Matherly Newborn Photography by Pixels On Paper Portrait Photography photoTucker Matherly Newborn Photography by Pixels On Paper Portrait Photography photoTucker Matherly Newborn Photography by Pixels On Paper Portrait Photography photoShanna and Ethan’s deep love for each other gave them strength, if Lao Tzu is correct, and their deep love for their unborn son gave them immense courage to make sure he made it home.Tucker Matherly Newborn Photography by Pixels On Paper Portrait Photography photoI remember thinking after Shanna had been in the hospital for 6 weeks straight that if I had been in her shoes I don’t think that I could have done it. A small sterile room, the same four walls, family and friends on the outside going on about their lives, being away from her husband and home. And then having to watch her son from the outside looking in….

But when I held Tucker during our newborn session, talked to him, looked into his sweet face and cried with Shanna over this miracle, it was perfectly clear how and why she did it. God has blessed this family and my prayer is that he will continue to bless them.

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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jaxon arrives just when we need something “BIG”

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Sweet Jaxon… Hello, from all of us and welcome, young pup. Your parents are so happy you’re here. And so is your older brother, Luke, although he may alternately hug and pummel you for the next 18-23 years. Luke was ALLLL about you during your very first portrait session, but experience shows us that you may borrow something of his when you’re 10 or 12 years old and really make him mad and then, well, don’t blame us if there’s a rumble. Of course you could end up being like the Wright Brothers or the Gershwins and do something big, but I digress.
Below are your feet and they’re pretty perfect. That’s a good start.

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Jaxon, you were born on July 21st and 6 days later, your sweet parents carried you into our studios where you were an absolute dream to photograph. You slept like a champ, took only a few little snack breaks and were as sweet as humanly possible. Your name, Jaxon, means “God has been gracious,” and He has been.
I would give my kingdom to know what you’re thinking about in this pic below. It’s the smile of a man who already knows something big is waiting just down the road.Newborn photography Wilkesboro NC Pixels On Paper Photographers photo

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Newborn photography Wilkesboro NC Pixels On Paper Photographers photoNewborn photography Wilkesboro NC Pixels On Paper Photographers photoThere’s a great story about 2 brothers talking, both grown men, and one is getting ready for an important event in his life … a big, BIG day. His brother asks, “so are you ready?” And he responds, “Yep. It’s either going to be a HUGE success or a COMPLETE disaster,” and his brother smiles and says, “good!”
When the time comes, and you and Luke (and any other siblings who may come along in your tribe) are cheering each other on, remember that. Support the BIG gesture. I’m personally sick of the phrase “go big or go home,” but the sentiment is right on.
Dream big, succeed big, play big, reach out in big ways and if you’re going to fail, then fail trying to accomplish something that matters to you. Don’t just get by. Don’t phone it in. Look at that picture of you smirking knowingly and swing for the fences.
And good luck, dude. We’ll be watching with interest.

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