Wesley||Rhode Island Newborn Photography |

Here's Wesley, in all his perfection:Wesley, being an "older" newborn - at five whole weeks! - was not as interested, as, say, his two-week-old-counterparts in doing what was suggested. However, what he lacked in cooperation, he more than made up for with his amazing interactions with his very smitten mom & dad. I mean, just LOOK at that good natured, bemused little face! His stunning Momma & dashing Dad were so much fun to photograph and also both took turns helping as my assistant at times. They laughed through all the binkie retrievals, the adorable buns, the many snack breaks.... And his canine big sister, Stella, was so eager to be involved in Wes' session, that at times her excitement made it hard for her to sit still (not unlike many of the older siblings at newborn shoots ;-) )

And then there's this photo.... I am so in awe of the beauty here: the amazing texture and detail of dad's hands, the thin, sweet, covering of hair on Wesley's head, that one perfect little whorl right near one of his dad's thumbs. So, I know Wesley's Momma is excited about the beautiful photo above, but I just want to share one other thing that may be even *more* exciting.... As an auditory witness, I heard her #2 stating very clearly that she was so right to have a newborn photo shoot, and he was happily surprised by how great it all went.

The satisfaction of newborn photos captured AND hubs calling you so right? Doesn't get much better than that, my friends.

Love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I generally schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for babies and other loveliness every day!  #willowbabydaily

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn, toddler, child and family lifestyle photography for Boston area families. Owner & photographer Ceilidh (“k-lee”) Willow Yurenka, is trained as a fine art photographer, and received her BFA in photography from MassArt in 2007. A momma herself, she loves to be silly with your kiddos while capturing the beautiful chaos that is family life. 

Smiley Zachary||Boston Newborn Photographs

Oh! Look! It's Zachary! He's just busy hanging out with his teddy.At six weeks, Zachary is on the "old" side for newborn photos - but this was not a scheduling mishap, no. This was entirely intentional on the part of his parents, as they wanted a majority of his newborn shots to show him more alert and awake than two week olds tend to be.Zachary's daddy is from Bangladesh and his momma is Brazilian, and Zachary, is, well... adorable, and clearly adored.The amazement on the faces of new parents as they marvel at their teeny person never fails to fill me with joy.And you know what? Even though it wasn't an essential photo for his parents, I felt I needed at least a single shot of this little guy snoozing. Which was no problem, because by the end of all the photos, he was worn out. So we lay him down on a super-soft sheepskin, and he drifted off, sleepy, pouty lips just gearing up for more kisses upon waking....Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I generally schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for babies and other loveliness every day!  #willowbabydaily

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn, toddler, child and family lifestyle photography for Boston area families - including Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown, Boston Proper, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Newton, Wellesley, Burlington, Bedford, Winchester, Wakefield, Reading, Lexington, Belmont, Weston, and more.

Owner & photographer Ceilidh ("k-lee") Willow Yurenka, is trained as a fine art photographer, and received her BFA in photography from MassArt in 2007. A momma herself, she loves to be silly with your kiddos while capturing the beautiful chaos that is family life. 

Siddharth||Brookline MA Newborn & Family Photography

Siddharth is here! Sweet Sid, an itty-bitty peanut of a babe, was only about 6 lbs at the time of his photo session.

While most newborns I photograph have a bit of soft baby "fur" his amma (momma) noted that she had possibly given birth to a little wolf cub. I'll admit that he is one of furriest little guys I've ever seen!  His full head of hair is enviable , and his eyebrows basically blend into his hairline! 

Sid joins his darling big sister, the adorable and hilarious Ananya. At 2.5, she is amazingly curious, talkative and silly. While Sid took a snack break with his amma, Ananya was happy to model for me.Family photos with a newborn and a toddler are challenging to say the least. Sid decidedly looks concerned about the entire situation here, while Ananya finds something hilarious. Could be the beginning of a childhood long pattern, perhaps!! Sid's amma & appa couldn't be more smitten with their tiny bundle.“There are many things, I’m sure, without which we could not live…but love is the only one I can think of.”  - Leigh Standley

To this darling growing family - it was such a joy to meet you! I'm so happy I was on hand to capture this early time as a family of four for you all!

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I generally schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for babies and other loveliness every day!  #willowbabydaily

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn and baby photography for Boston area families.

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Miles||Boston Newborn Photography

So, my loyal instagram followers have already laid eyes on this amazing newborn Bostonian twice, because, well, look at him: Little Miles, who was actually not so little for a 9-day old (already surpassing his birth weight of over 9 pounds when I photographed him:-) really wanted to catch everything going on during his session. So alert that day, and very opinionated about when and how he wanted to fall asleep. He teased us with many (ridiculously adorable) yawns.......and stretches, before finally giving in....Which was entirely fine, because I had time to hang out with his super-awesome momma and chat. I love when a photo shoot starts to feel like a friend hangout - I'm so grateful to have such delightfully fabulous clients! Speaking of which, here's Miles' parents now....His dad is an avid biker, his momma teaches, and they are both so kind and good-humored! Cutie-pooch Ollie also joined in some photos, while his fur-sibling was sadly at doggie-day-care, and missed out. (I think we can make up for it next session ;-) )By the end of his session, Miles was truly sleeping like a champ. A photographer's dream, and surely his parents' dream come true: Miles, the world is lucky to have you. Such an honor to be your very first photographer <3

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I generally schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for babies or flowers, every day!  #willowbabydaily

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn and baby photography for Boston area families.

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Emmie||Boston Newborn Photography

Look! It's baby girl Emmie, just nine days old. Her full name, Emilie Katherine, is in honor of two of her great grandmothers.I'd like to declare her amazingly perfect. (I have a feeling her family will agree :-) )

Here's Emmie wrapped in a blanket knitted for her by one of her grandmothers. She's wearing a ribbon headband that I actually discovered recently in a box of doll clothes from when I was a little girl.If baby Emmie looks a touch familiar, it may be because of her family resemblance to big sister Claire. Claire was part of my first year package, where I get the joy of photographing a little cutie three times during their first year! Now, as a bonus to getting to watch Emmie get bigger, I also get to see Claire as she adjusts into her new role as big sister.

Despite their parents saying that at times Claire would proclaim, "My mommy, my daddy," Claire was so sweet and gentle with Emmie. To get a pretty background for their family photos, we ventured to a nearby community garden. And although Claire wasn't so interested in continuing the photo session by this point, a dandelion revived her a bit. As well as snuggles and tickles from daddy of course. On the way back to their home, I asked Claire if she was excited about summer treats. She declared, quite simply, "Ice cream. Happy."

Baby Emmie is going to have a fantastic sister to teach her all the joys of summer.

Congrats to you four - so excited to be on hand for Emmie's first year!

With love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I often schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for new adorable-ness every day!  #willowbabydaily

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn and baby photography for Boston area families.

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

Amira, Darling||Boston Newborn Photography

Oh, this darling girl! Just five days old, and snoozy as can be. Her name Amira has a few different meanings in Arabic - cultivated, noble, and, though her parents are hoping she won't find out too soon,  princess.Her smushy lips! Her perfect toes! That gorgeous hair! What an amazing little person she is!

Her beauty isn't surprising.....  though both her parents were born and raised on Roosevelt Island, NY, her momma is Indonesian and her daddy, Colombian.  Ready for their story? It's quite remarkable....They have known each other since second grade, though their love story started much later, of course. There is even a photo of them in grade school, the first photo of them together, that some friends found for them when they began Amira's baby book. And now, they have their own little sweetie, who will someday be in second grade herself. How special to have known your partner as a child, and now be raising your own together....As if all that isn't enough special, one grandma was also on hand for the photo session, so I can now present a photo of three generations of beautiful, kind females. The look of adoration on grandma's face as she snuggles with her daughter and grand baby makes me feel also sorts of sappy-mushy.

Welcome to this world, little one.  It is even now that much better because you are here.

-Leigh Standley

With love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I often schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagramand follow me there for new adorable-ness every day!  #willowbabydaily

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn and baby photography for Boston area families.

I’d be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon.

Baby Rafael||Arlington, MA newborn photography

They waited. He grew. And now their darling tiny has arrived! Meet Rafael, only 7 days old....Here, this sweet boy rocks his first chullo, a traditional Peruvian hat. He really couldn't look happier or more cozy in it....I'm not sure if the amazing poet Mary Oliver was referring to a grown-up love, but I'm going to use her words with this next image because.... well...

He is exactly the poem I wanted to write – Mary Oliver

Each moment is sheer perfection: that yawn! those chins! the tiny fingers and delicate lashes.. and, of course, let's not neglect his uncanny ability to invoke Zoolander's blue steel.And now, here are his amazed, doting, and tired parents... maybe a bit sleepier than the last timeI saw them, but looking like quite the perfect trio now. There's really not much that is sweeter than new parents gazing at their teeny-tiny.Snuggly moments with momma....protesting the kisses a bit with some leg kicks.... Being adored by daddy, and confusing his nose as a place to look for snacks.... No silly boy! You've gotta hang out with momma to get the goods!Thank you, you three. It's been such a joy spending time with your adorable family, and capturing little Raffa's early days at home! Congratulations :-)

Love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you have a little person arriving soon? I suggest booking ahead of your due date to ensure session availability. It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I often schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there for new adorable-ness every day!  #willowbabydaily

Willow Baby Studios specializes in newborn and baby photography for Boston area families.

I'd be honored to capture lovely photos of your favorite people soon. 

And Gloria Makes Five!||Boston Family Photography

All four of them waited, and waited, especially the momma with her heavy, moving belly and then, after all that, after almost 42 weeks of waiting.... she's finally arrived...

Here's the most beloved baby Gloria. She joins two goofy big brothers ready to teach her the ways of their family....With these experts leading the way, she will undoubtedly become quite talented at making silly faces soon, pushing her parent's buttons in time, and, eventually joining her family in singing practice. (How cool is that?!)

I think this is how we are supposed to be in the world -present and in awe.   Anne Lamott

I briefly interrupt for a brief four year old interlude..... And now, presenting this lovely momma of three, who parents her brood with such an amazing base of calm.... I'm sure she may beg to differ, and certainly she must have her moments of, eh-hem,"cursing like a sailor" but she has such a relaxed and go-with-the flow attitude, that watching her roll with the chaos of all the kiddos is quite remarkable. And the daddy of the three kiddos? Here he is, being all good-natured, with an easy sense of humor. And lastly, the whole family of five... (it's possible that certain members needing a bit more corralling... any guesses?) A big huge thank you to all of you. And a big huge welcome to you, Gloria! I'm so happy that you arrived safely, and that I had the honor of capturing this amazing time for your family.

Love,

Ceilidh

Postscript for you all:

Do you need beautiful photos of your family? I would love to take them!  It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I often schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com   

Also, for more cuteness, please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there for new adorable-ness every day!  #willowbabydaily

Darling Naaz||Boston Newborn Photography

Ohhhh, this sweetpea was so uninterested in sleeping. But. My goodness.... her eyes! While alert newborns can be trickier to photograph than sleeping ones in certain ways, Baby Naaz's deep brown eyes were so full of curiosity and excitement that I was quite pleased to spend a bunch of time with her awake.

At six and a half weeks old, this darling is on the "older" side for newborn photos. But I always tell my clients that it's *never* a bad time to get photos taken, and that they shouldn't feel stressed if they miss that very early newborn window. True, it's harder to get certain poses, but in exchange, your newborn is more interactive, and smiley (or perhaps a bit skeptical, as seen below:-).

Naaz's photo session took place in a home brimming with love - on hand was an auntie, a cousin and one set of grandparents. And none of them could take their eyes off of the newest, littlest member of the family.

You know what makes any photo session sweeter and more fun?  A precocious and adoring 7 year old cousin with the cutest British accent.  I'm just saying - any clients that have one such cousin in the family, do invite her to our photo session, please! (Also, she kept calling her baby cousin her little sister, which is pretty believable, especially in this sweet photo of them).Like many (all?!) of the brand new mommas I meet, Naaz's mom was feeling a little.... uncertain about being photographed. But I can say without hesitation that she is downright stunning - there's the tiny detail of her gorgeous hair, and then that amazing fact that she just grew a human person! 

And finally, yes, this little darling took a snooze. And when her momma brought out this gorgeous necklace that we turned into a headband, I knew I had to pair it with a quote by a favorite artist of mine....

The day you were born, the world had to make room for a little more fancy. -Leigh Standley

To Naaz's whole family - I'm so excited that I will be seeing you again for her sitting session and first birthday photos! (Let's hear it for the first year package!!)

Love,

Ceilidh

Postscript: 

Considering the First Year Package for your baby on the way? It's such a joy for me to get to know your family by seeing you for three sessions during baby's first year. For more info please contact me at 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com  

Also,  for extra cuteness in your life, please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there to see a little darling every day!  #willowbabydaily

Baby Penelope||Boston Newborn Photography

You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars

-e.e. cummings

Oh, look! It's a new little person, the darling Miss Penelope. I think she's here to remind us of the amazing amount of beauty that exists all around. Looking at her tiny little hands, strawberry blond hair, and delicate lashes, brought me such a wave of gratitude for my job as documenter.

Penelope was alert for just a bit of her newborn session, as she was still needing a lot of rest after the tiring experience of being born. Her momma couldn't take her eyes off her sleeping babe, and watching the two of them snuggle up was almost too much.... just look at Momma's face - she radiates a calm joy that is remarkably beautiful. Could Penelope's daddy be more smitten with her? I just adore the sweetness of this moment.... To Penelope - I am so happy you arrived safe and sound, and that I had the honor of being your very first photographer. And to Penelope's parents - it's been a joy getting to know your family, and I hope to see you three again soon.

Love,

Ceilidh

Do you need beautiful photos of your favorite people? I would love to take them!  It’s never too early to contact me about a future session – I often schedule a few months out – 617-480-0387 or cwy@willowbabystudios.com  

And, for more daily cuteness, please jump on over to Instagram and follow me there for daily adorableness!  #willowbabydaily