Saturday, October 8, 2016

Baby D | Lifestyle Newborn | Oklahoma City, OK Newborn Photographer | Michelle Valantine Photography

Prayer for Baby D

We are grateful
for this new being
who is small in body
yet great in Soul,
who has come
into our midst
as a gift.
May we be sensitive
to the Sacred
as we nurture
and learn from 
this child.
Give us patience.
Give us strength.
And grant us
wisdom and love
to help this child
learn to face the world
and sing his own song. - Anne Spring

The juxtaposition of Dad's large hands and 3-week old Baby D draws the viewer into this black & white fleeting moment in time. Taken in their home located in Oklahoma City, OK.

I remember the excitement as blue balloons emerged from the trunk of the car at their Gender Reveal Mini Session when they first learned they'd be having a son.  And now he is here!  When I went to their home for their consult and met 3-week old Baby D, whom they endearingly refer to as their "Rock Star," it didn't take long for me to realize we'd be working around a central theme of racing.  With both parents being race car drivers, they first took me into his room, which is brightly decorated in all things racing, complete with a checkered rug!  Then they took me into their garage living space (complete with all things garage, plus a couch, TV, workshop, etc.) and showed me their race cars.  Shelby (who is named after Carroll Shelby, the designer of the Shelby Mustang) excitedly showed me her polished black Ford GT Shelby Mustang and asked if we could get a picture of Baby D laying on it.  I said, "Yes, of course!"  By the time the shoot was over, we had also stuck him in her racing helmet, and inside a tire.  You will enjoy these pictures.

She is 7-years old and loves her newborn baby brother. Here she is reading one of her favorite books in preparation of sharing her favorite verses with him. Shot in my client's home in Oklahoma City, OK.

As older sister lays on her belly on the checkered rug reading Nursery Rhymes, baby brother proped up on her back listening intently. Located in their home in Oklahoma City, OK.

Cuddles are one of big sister's favrite things to do with her newborn baby brother! Baby D is wrapped in grey, and sister is wearing a cream colored dress. Together they are laying down and snuggling on the master bed. Shot in my client's home in Oklahoma City, OK.

Getting to hold 3-week old baby brother in her lap is a big deal when you are 7-years old! Gently cradling his head and looking lovingly down at him, big sister tenderly holds wide away baby brother. Taken of the Lamb siblings, in their home on the master bed. Located in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Lamb family is cuddled on the master bed looking at their newest family member, and quite enjoying themselves with his expressions. Located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mom has both children in her arms, one 3-weeks old, the other 7-years old. Mom and daughter are gazing at their newest family member, tenderly holding him, studying his features and expressions. Taken on the master bed in the client's home located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mom, holding both children in her arms, takes a moment to give her oldest child a kiss on her forehead. The child has her face tilted up, smiling, in response to receiving this loving gesture. In the other arm, Mom is holding their newest family member, who is only 3-weeks old. Newborn Session was held in my client's home located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mom is holding her 3-week old son in her arms in front of her, so she can look and interact with him. Taken in the master bathroom using a large window, Mom and baby are sihloutted in the light washing over them. Taken in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mom is inhaling the scent of her 3-week old newborn baby boy, who is resting on her chest in her arms. He is alseep and smiling, enjoying this cuddle. Taken in the living room in my client's home located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Taken on their couch in their home located in Oklahoma City, OK, the Lamb family sits together on the couch, gazing upon their newest famiy member who is only 3-weeks old. Together they are smiling as they watch him sleep.

Taken on their couch in their home located in Oklahoma City, OK, the Lamb family sits together on the couch. Cradled in Mom's arms is their newest family member who is 3-weeks old. Sitting on Dad's lap is older sister. This family of 4 is looking forward to watching Baby D grow!

Mom, Shelby, was named after Carroll Shelby, the designer of the Ford GT Shelby Mustang. As a grown woman, she and her husband race cars. With the Shelby Mustang having so much sentimental value, taking a picture of her son laying on Mom's car is only natural. Taken in their garage, located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Taken in the workshop of their garage where his and her racing cars are stored, we set up their 3-week newborn son sleeping inside a tire. Taken in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mom is wearing her racing suit and has propped her 3-week son inside her racing helmet, snug against her. The smile on her face shows how much this picture means to her! Taken in Oklahoma City, OK.

Babies loved to be wrapped, and 3-week old Baby D is no different. Fast asleep, he rests on top of a beautiful faux fur blanket of blacks, browns and whites. Taken in my client's home in Oklahoma City, OK.

Babies loved to be wrapped, and Baby D is no different. Fast asleep, he rests on top of a beautiful faux fur blanket of blacks, browns and whites. Taken in my client's home in Oklahoma City, OK.

Using my 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, I was able to get a close-up of 3-week old Baby D's eye lashes. Taken in their home located in Oklahoma City, OK.

3-week old Baby D's feet are itty bitty. Taken with my 100mm macro lens, you are able to see the lines and countours that make his foot print. Taken in their home next to a large window located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Thank you for stopping by!  Feel free to leave a comment for this beautiful family, and click here to see images from their Gender Reveal Mini Session.
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