Owen... 2 weeks...

You should be able to remember Elly... I posted her maternity photos not long ago. I loved the urban look and the bright colors we used in her maternity session... this session was quite the opposite. It was so calm and quiet. The light was soft and the colors relaxed. I love taking baby photos in the home. What a fun way to remember those first few weeks. Now Elly has two boys to care for and this little guy is just adorable! I loved getting to know little Owen and enjoyed taking these photos very much. 

I did a preview with this photo and just had to post it again... an all time favorite of mine!

Drew is a sweet big brother... I love the photos of the boys together. So many sweet moments. I asked Drew how much he loves his baby brother...

"This much!"

I am going to finish with another favorite from this session. This photo just took my breath away. The love moms have for their little ones is just amazing.

Just because...

I couldn't wait to share...

Have a fabulous weekend!

Fall Special

I've been having a hard time admitting it, but fall is just about here! Though I am sad to say summer is pretty much over, I am excited to let you know about my Fall Special. Fall is a perfect time to get family portraits done just in time for Christmas cards and gifts. So, here is the deal.... book a session with Jessica Bateman Photography during September, October, or November 2010 for only $40!! This is a great deal considering that it includes the session fee and a CD with 20-25 edited images (see more info about sessions here). If you are interested in booking a session send me an email and I'll get you scheduled in... be sure to schedule soon, before my available dates fill up!

As always, feel free to look around my blog, if you have any questions feel free to contact me. To see more of my work take a look at my gallery. Hope to hear from you soon!

***Side note for parents and their sweet babies: I am currently creating baby packages for babies in their first year of age. If you are interested, watch for an upcoming blog post or contact me for more info!

Baby on the way...

This has been a fun start to maternity photography for me... I loved this session and I am so excited for Elly's little baby boy to arrive! Can you believe she is due next week? She looks fabulous and I just love all of these photos.... too many favorites...

Of course we had to get some photos with the family. Drew is just adorable and I can tell he will be a great big brother... he loved giving baby kisses.

These last three are my favorites... Love them.

Thanks Elly... so very much. I had such a great time with you and your family. Good luck with your new little guy!

Shades

I have been away from the blog for quite some time now... just doing those crazy summer things that make my life busy, busy, busy! I have much to post and much to come over the next month or so, so be watching for more posts...

It's been awhile since I've joined in at i heart faces and so I glanced over at their site to see what's going on this week. I love the theme and (like so many others probably did when the heard the theme) I had a certain photo pop right into my head....

This is one of my favorite photos to date. I love the depth of field... the color... the big blueberry glasses and of course the cute little guy in the photo :) Check out more from this shoot HERE... it's a favorite of mine. And of course head over to i heart faces and check out all the shades!

My first group event...

I don't know where to start.... or end this post :) Too many fun photos! I should have had it posted sooner but life just gets crazy like that. I had a blast with this family during their reunion! They were all so happy and I had such a good time. I don't know why but the days before the reunion I was really worried about this session. I was just nervous... but I am so glad I was able to be their photographer! I love what I do.

The day started out playing with the family at a really fun playground... then we headed off to a parade...

Later that evening I got to photograph each family... there were 10 families! I love how close they all are to each other and I love that they were all able to get together for such a fun reunion. I adored the parents of this awesome family, they were so happy to have everyone together. I don't think there was a time that they weren't smiling!

Mary is a friend of mine and she put this whole reunion together and planned everything. She is awesome! I am thinking everyone had a fabulous time!!

Thanks Mary, so much! I am so glad I was able to capture these memories for your family!

Happy 4th!

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend! I had a fun shoot today with an awesome family... more photos to come soon!