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Glimpses | Week 4 | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {Central KY Child & Family Photographer}

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:24 +0000

No one told me how incredibly rewarding it is to make your baby laugh. I’m totally addicted to his giggle and toothless grin. He’s been teething for a while now, so I know it will soon be a toothy grin and I’ll love it just as much then as I do now. Every morning when I go in to get him (after hearing coo’s and giggles in the monitor), he greets me with this smile. I’ll sing our good morning song. He laughs and tries to let his eyes adjust to the light. He’s so excited to see me and I’m so excited to see my happy baby. I change his diaper and continue singing. He continues to laugh and act like I’m the coolest thing ever. This is a benefit to me working from home most days. We get to take our time in the mornings and not rush around. It’s our magical time of the day…even when it’s 5:30. Maybe a little less than if it were 6:30, but still magical.

Well, this is obviously not from our morning, but when I think about this smile, I think about our mornings. Now, this picture was taken just before we left to go out to eat. We haven’t been out of the house a lot lately and he loves being out and about. This is one of maybe two times he’s ever had a collar on. Oh…my…doesn’t he look like a big boy?

Glimpses | Week 1-3 | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {Central KY Photographer}

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:27:06 +0000

Well, I’m SORTA participating in a 52 week project. What is that? Basically, you take a picture once a week for a year. I’ve tried the 365 days of gratefulness and, well, that’s just too much to keep up with. I will say though, I think the main point of the 365 days of gratefulness is to take time and document the things you are grateful for and I am continuing to do that. Similarly, the 52 week project is to give you the motivation and even a reminder to document your life. The ladies over at Chic Critique have a 52 week project focusing around Glimpses. Each image will document a little glimpse into their lives. Even though I’ve been taking a picture of Steff almost every day with either my camera or my phone, I’m afraid that I won’t remember to always do that. I’m terrified of life passing us by without taking the time to enjoy it, appreciate it, and record it. So, this makes me grab my real camera at least once a week to document what’s going on. Also, my absolute favorite blog, Styleberry, is also doing a similar project (and did last year as well). I’m warning you, her blog is addictive. It’s one of the few that I make sure to keep up with.

Soooo….here we go (note that sometimes I will say a lot and sometimes I will say nothing at all)…

Week 1:52

Starting solids. Ask the parents you know, read books, read online sources, they all have a different opinion. Once our pediatrician said to not start solids until 6 months, we were dead set on following his advice. But then Steff’s sleep (which hadn’t been great for us) started getting progressively worse. Then he started giving us the “give me your food or die” eyes. Then the Mommy guilt set in for eating in front of him. He was already showing all the other signs of being ready for solids. That’s when we decided he was ready. He wasn’t ready before that. It was nice because we felt completely confident in the decision once we started. We celebrated his 5 month birthday with sweet potatoes. We’re cooking and pureeing all of his food in batch and freezing it in little cubes. When we’re ready to feed him, we take a cube out and heat it up. Easy-peasy. So far we’ve tried sweet potatoes, avocados, rice cereal, butternut squash, peas, and now bananas. He hates peas unless it’s mixed with squash and cereal. He LOVES bananas and says “mmmmm” every time (which he hasn’t done with any other food). We love making his food. It’s so easy and so cheap!

I adore this picture. Love the way his hands are folded and the way he’s looking up at Bret. I especially love those big blue eyes and the sweet potatoes all over his face.

Week 2:52

Okay, so you have all seen this first picture. It’s the official 2:52 picture. Steff got to see his first real snow. He sat in his bouncy and just stared out this window. I also love Bret and Steff’s relationship. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

Week 2:52 option 2

I was torn between the picture above and this one. This picture was taken moments before he rolled from his back to his belly for the first time. I put his favorite toys just out of his reach (I know…evil mommy). Who knew that’s all it would take. He had been rolling from his belly to his back for a while, which was causing lots of sleepless nights. There was a big celebration in our house this day.

3:52

I love him. And his slobbers.

Oh Where Are You (and mini updates) | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {KY Lifestyle Photography}

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:09:09 +0000

Where have I been!?! To tell the truth…I don’t know. If you see my mind, ask it, and then let me know what it says. I would love to pretend like I have it all together. I want to be fabulous at being a mommy, a wife, a business owner, a photographer, a house keeper, oh…and maybe even a friend, sister, daughter, oh…oh…and blogger. But, well, it just doesn’t seem to be in the cards to be fabulous at it all. So, I’m trying to be awesome at mommyhood and good at wife and business owner/photographer and ok at everything else. One thing at a time…one thing at a time. I have so many things I want to blog about (my baby…his birth story…making his food…being a mommy…all the wonderful sessions from last year and this year) and I’m telling my crazy mind that I will indeed do it. You just wait world…I will be fabulous at it all. Or at least, I will learn how to pretend. Does that count? For now…let’s settle for some fun updates.

1. YES…I am still working. To tell the truth, I wasn’t sure if the business would survive my maternity leave. I was so nervous, but knew it’s what we all needed. We made it through and I was crazy busy with one thing or another right up to Christmas and after. Determined to fit in as much as I could. We’re now in the slow time that all photographers have and I’m getting ready for rest of 2012…which is already looking to be off to a great start.

2. MINI SESSIONS ARE UP ON THE CALENDAR! I have a couple locations blank. I wanted to finalize a couple things before announcing those locations. Don’t forget that some mini dates book up faster than others. April, July fair sessions, any Keeneland sessions, and October holiday sessions (I know…October is early for the holidays, but it’s truly the best time to do it and I have an AWESOME location this year). See the calendar HERE.

3. If you are wanting a Signature Session in June, you should be thinking about booking now because that month is going to be jam packed. We have minis, a bachelor/bachelorette party, my sister-in-laws wedding, and vacation. Busy…busy month.

4. Have you seen my new assistant lately? He’s getting chubby. I keep telling him to lay off the chips and chocolates, but he just won’t listen.

5. He’s sitting! He’s sitting! We like to say “go Steff…go Steff…go go…go Steff”. Yeah…he’s pretty much celebrated 24/7.

6. We’ve started solids and we’ve so loved making his food. It’s easy. You know exactly what’s in it. It’s healthy. It’s cheap. I have to admit, Bret has done most of it. I came home one day and he was steaming and pureeing up a storm. I didn’t complain.

7. He loves to bounce and occasionally passes out while bouncing. Sleep has been a struggle for us from the beginning. Granted, not for anyone else, but he hates to nap in this house. I *think* we’ve kinda figured it out now. Steff isn’t the “needs wind down time” type of baby. He’s the “party until I pass out” type of baby. And party doesn’t just mean nice, calm playing. It really means dancing, singing, wrestling…with mommy and daddy…while also wearing them completely out.

8. I love these two. I could cry just typing that. Yes, having a baby can make things a little more stressful between a husband and wife, but goodness, I wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s the daddy I always thought he would be. Steff adores him. He even wimpered when Bret was leaving for work the other day. It was so cute and so pitiful at the same time. I never imagined how much my heart would grow with the birth of Steff, but my oh my has it.

Now…I promise to try and be the blogger I’ve always wanted to be too . I’m working on it…I’m working on it. Just hang in there with me. I’ll love you for it always.

Peace and so much love,

Cilla

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Twin Birth | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {Central KY Birth Photographer}

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:37:39 +0000

I know…I know. I haven’t blogged in FOREVER and this may be the first time ever that I’ve gotten a sneak peek done this fast. I have TONS to blog about. TONS. The thing is…when you’re doing more things that are fun to blog about, you don’t actually have time to blog them. I’m not making any promises, but I have big blogging plans! Steff’s birth story has been written for months. It’ll make it’s way on here eventually. lol.

Now…what was so awesome that it broke my streak of not blogging? The birth of two beautiful baby girls! For months I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby L 1 and Baby L 2. When momma called a couple days ago saying they wanted to induce the next day, I couldn’t wait. I wasn’t able to go inside the actual room during delivery, but was able to capture everything surrounding the moment. I so loved getting to experience this with their closest family members. It was truly magical. Of course, it made me think about Steff’s birth constantly. I was so excited to cuddle him when i got home. I’m pretty sure I kissed every tiny spot on his face.

Thank you all so much for including me in this more than special day! Here are a few of my favorites (side note…I planned on just showing one quick image, but I just couldn’t do it.) What a great way to kick off 2012!

The first couple images is just after we heard the first cries…

So so so much love…

Cilla

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Featured on Chic & Cheap Nursery!!!

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:38:02 +0000

I’m so excited! When ~~obsessing over~~ researching ideas for Steffen’s room, I came across an absolutely fabulous blog, Chic & Cheap Nursery. It’s seriously the perfect blog for my decorating style. Who said that designing the perfect nursery had to be expensive? I’m so honored that Steff’s room’s chicness and cheapness landed it a spot as a featured room on the Chic & Cheap Nursery. Check it out HERE!

Hope your holiday season is filled with as much love as ours is this year

So much love,

Cilla

Firecracker Family | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {Central KY Lifestyle Photography}

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:48:50 +0000

I love this session for so many reasons. First, Julie (aka Momma), will always have a special place in my heart and our family. She played a huge part in our preparation of Steffen’s birth, as well as his actual birth. She taught our 6 week long birth prep class (at Baby Moon in Lexington) and was our doula. I truly don’t know how I could’ve done it without her and Bret there by my side reminding me that I could do it and was, in fact, doing it. You’ll learn lots more when I eventually finish his birth story. Julie is such a free spirit. She’s always so much fun (a little firecracker) when she needs to be, but can be serious, calm, and serene as well. Not to mention she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to babies, birth, and breastfeeding! With all of this, I knew I would love her family. They certainly did not disappoint. They were just as fun as I imagined. Julie approached the session just like I want everyone to. We all looked at it as a time to play and show their family exactly as they are. She brought things they love and she literally let them dress themselves and I am SO glad she did. I always try to emphasize not to stress too much over clothing. I know it’s what everyone stresses over probably the most, but you could come in your sweats, and as long as you were comfortable, the images will be great!

I love how messy and perfect this is…

Peace and so much love,

Cilla

Updates and Making Your Day with a Baby Laugh

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:36:44 +0000

A couple things…

* November 19 Mini Sessions are full, but there are a couple spots still available on the date that was just recently opened, November 12th (in Gratz Park).

* I am considering offering a workshop exclusively for parents wanting to take better pictures of their kiddos. Not too technical, just the basics (angles, finding the best light, etc.). Just how to get the best out of your every day photos. It would be late winter or early spring. Email me at priscilla@priscillabphotography.com if you’d like to be on the list for more info.

* And…most importantly…a cute little baby laugh to make your day….

Oh how I love that beautiful baby of mine…

Peace and so much love,

Cilla

Baby Baby | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {Richmond, KY Newborn Photography}

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:12:24 +0000

Goodness…I’m loving all these baby sessions lately. I can’t get over how much baby L looks like his big brother. You can see big brother’s newborn pictures HERE. I swear that they look like the same baby. I always say that my favorite part of being a photographer is watching families and their little ones grow. Can you blame me? Just look at this family. I feel like I’m not just photographing them, but becoming a little part of the family.

I’ve always loved the little things about newborns, but since having Steffen, they just mean even more. I know these are the things I always want to remember. Every..square…inch.

Impressed | Priscilla Baierlein Photography {Lexington, KY Newborn Photography}

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:21:19 +0000

Since having Steffen I am absolutely amazed at my clients with newborns. I’ve always suggested that newborn sessions be done within the first 2 weeks of the little ones life. Um…woah. I completely still felt like a zombie at 2 weeks. A friend of ours came over to take a few of us. The first day we planned on doing them, I told her she was going to have to come another day because I couldn’t get it together. The fact that these parents not only are able to pull it together and not be zombies, they are also able to look nice, be great parents, and really seem like they know what they’re doing. I KNOW I didn’t feel or even appear like this at 2 weeks. You all are truly rock stars in my eyes.

It goes without saying, the M family definitely had it together. I was so impressed. They were calm. They appeared to know what they were doing. And not to mention that K was so calm and sweet. I so wanted to go home and squeeze Steffen.

Fall and Holiday Mini Sessions

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:59:07 +0000

Hello all! A couple quick things…

* MAJOR EMAIL TROUBLE- If you have tried to email me and haven’t heard from me, I am SO sorry! Turns out a lot of my emails are going into spam folders. That’s including blog posts and newsletters! I had tons of my newsletters go into spam folders. I am taking every step I can to prevent this. I’ve changed some settings on the back end and changed the way I send emails. Fingers crossed this worked. So, if you contacted me and haven’t heard back, especially if you’re wanting to set up a session, please add priscilla@priscillabphotography.com to your address list and try contacting me again. Or call at 859.792.6838

* Mini Sessions- With all the communication issues and with the holidays right around the corner, I’ve added another date to the mini sessions. Please let me know as soon as possible if you’re interested in a spot. There are a couple spots open this weekend as well. Be sure to hop over to the calendar for more location information http://www.priscillabphotography.com/blog/calendar/