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{A Little 3 Month Dancer}

Tona — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:31:25 +0000

You may remember this sweet pea here from her newborn session just a few months ago.

Mama came with some very cute outfits and as I do all my baby sessions, we tend to style the session according to the outfits and my props. The tutu seems to be a favorite theme with all my baby girls this year. It’s all the rage ya know!

In the series below, it literally looks like she is dancing and I will have to say that she was the happiest during this set up. So so cute!!!!

Mama and Daddy may have a future dancer in the making!

Thanks for Bringing Miss E to play with me today T Family!

Enjoy your peek a boo!

Xo,
T

{A Four Month Princess}

Tona — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:29:48 +0000

Once upon a time…

there was a princess.

She ruled her kingdom with her beauty.

The day of her royal four month session, she had other things on her mind than smiles.

But her mommy knew how to make her smile and put on her princess tutu!

What was really on her royal mind…

was catching up on her beauty sleep!

Xo,
T

{Miss 4 Months of Yumminess and Company}

Tona — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:18:32 +0000

I met up with one of the yummiest 4 month old today and her charming older brother for some milestone pictures.

Mommy said she would smile for me all day and I totally believed her. When she wasn’t smiling, she was flashing me her pretty baby blues.

In fact, I was quite impressed with both kiddos considering they are more or less one year apart from each other.

They were equally adorable and just as good looking as both mama and daddy. I love when apples don’t fall far from their trees!!!

Lot’s more cute ones for their private gallery but here’s a peek to some that caught my eye today.

Enjoy!

Xo,
T

{Super Fun Mini Kiddo Beach Session}

Tona — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:41:21 +0000

About a month ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to donate a mini kid session for charity for an annual Aptos Chamber event. I love giving back to our wonderful community. Lucky me to end up a great family with two great kiddos who happen to go to school with my boys. Mommy did a great job styling the shoot with some accessories that added charm and personality to our session. It was such an easy session to shoot as both kiddos were super cooperative and fun to work with. Here is a peek at our time together this weekend.

Enjoy C Family!

Xo,

{T is for Teething and Totally Cute Mr. T }

Tona — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:11:13 +0000

T is for teething and at 8 months, this lil guy wasn’t sure about taking pictures in my studio when he other things occupying his mind. Poor baby was just getting over a bad cold too though you wouldn’t know it by all the toothy smiles and grins that we captured today. A little nursing and lot’s and lot’s of chomping time on my favorite crown prop and he was really good to go. Such a curious little fella and I just love how 8 months brings such wonder to new sounds and new sites. Mama says, older sister dances so when we brought out the music, the last 2 images captured his inner dancer!

Totally CUTE!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Xo, T

{Adorable Miss M Turns One}

Tona — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:48:08 +0000

You may remember this babe from her newborn session last year. Lucky me to have the opportunity to document her 1st year. My oh my has she grown! Such a chatter box too! She was so excited about her cake session that her 2 favorite words were “ALL DONE and CAKE” She also learned a few new words that day. One of which was my name,”Onya.” Now how adorable is that! I guess she was pretty funny back at home that night when she could not stop saying “Onya’s Cake” over and over! I’m glad she loved her giant cupcake I made her. It was so much fun watching her enjoy it. I also loved all the fun things mama brought from her 1 year party as well as all the beautiful dresses and accessories. Bravo mama! Here’s a peek at our time together…. Enjoy G Family!

Xo,
T

{Introducing…Super Mr. S}

Tona — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:34:16 +0000

Meet 2 week old Mr. S.

The S is for Super Newborn Model! LOL!

He rocked the camera today with his super cuteness. I think I could have worked with him a few hours more but the S stands for STRONG will too.

He let me do a number of set ups and poses but he also made sure we all knew when he had enough.

What a wonderful way to end my super busy baby week. This little guy was a gem and I’m super jazzed to show off the rest of this session with his lovely parents.

Happy Friday!

Enjoy your peak a boo!

Xo,

{Introducing…Sweet Mr. N}

Tona — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:53:59 +0000

Introducing….Sweet Mr. N

He liked sleeping for me but I think he loved being awake even more. I guess he didn’t want to miss out on all the fun we were having.

We certainly didn’t let that stop us from capturing these fleeting moments. I tell all my newborn parents that I will photograph them sleeping or not. Every expression these little ones make are truly special and deserve documenting.

The yawns, the smiles, the frowns, fingers and toes. I want my clients to soak it in, enjoy the process and appreciate the art of what comes out of these sessions. After all, they are only this little for a blink of an eye.

I have many many favorites from this session but here are a few that caught my eye.

Enjoy P Family! It was a true pleasure meeting you and I look forward to sharing more of your little man’s 1st photo session real soon.

Until then, Enjoy!

Xo,

{Mr. Happy Go Lucky turns 3 Months}

Tona — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:16:34 +0000

You may remember this sweet newborn a few months back. You can see his newborn session here.

I’ve been fortunate enough to document his birth and older brother’s milestones over the past 2 years.

It’s always so much fun for me to see how these babies grow from a tiny little newborn.

This lil guy was so cute and content today for his 3 month session.

I just melted when he cooed at me. Such sweet music for any mama to hear.

His mama shared with me that he only fusses when he’s tired and hungry. What a little love!

Looking forward to seeing more of him at his next Watch Me Grow session. Enjoy the sneak K and Family and thanks for sharing your Happy Go Lucky baby boy with me today

Xo,
T

{Cute Lil 49er Fan Turns 3 Months}

Tona — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:07:39 +0000

This little guy came to see me for his 1st of 3 Watch Me Grow Sessions. Mama shared with me that she has a photo of older boys in their 49er baby gear. So it was only fitting that this little guy join in the tradition. Poor baby was just getting over an ear infection but he didn’t disappoint. Look at all these gummy grins and sweet expressions! He had a good time playing with his hands and putting them in his mouth. Such a milestone for babies this age. In the last photo series, it looks as if he is making a heart with his hands. Sooooo sweet! Looking forward to seeing what this lil man will be doing in just a few short months for his 6 month session.

Thanks for bringing your sweet baby boy today M Family. Can’t wait to show you the rest!

Enjoy!

Xo,