Just thought I’d pop on to give a few quick updates. I still have some spaces available for the Mommy & Me mini sessions on Tuesday, May 18th and Sunday, May 23rd. Just think…Dad would like nothing better than a few photos of his favorite people for Father’s Day! Contact me by email at christy@christyjohnson.com to reserve your spot!

Also, I have one more spot available for June, and am now booking for July and August! If you would like to book a custom photography session, let me know!

Smooches!

Don’t forget to reserve your spot for the Mommy & Me mini-sessions scheduled in May! Dads, this would be a fantastic and original idea for Mother’s Day! Photographs can last a lifetime, and they never go out of style. And one size fits all!

I have changed things up a bit, and added a digital collection to the offering. Questions? Email me! christy@christyjohnson.com.

Keenan is a rockstar! He turns three weeks old today, and totally rocked his newborn session yesterday afternoon. He went straight to sleep when we wanted him to, and gave us some quiet, alert time too! I hope that always listens this well, for his mom and dad’s sake. But then again…he is a rockstar!

Thank you, Kelly & Brian! Enjoy him - he’s a doll!

Lilah’s mom and dad are so smitten with their little addition, as anyone would be. Look at this smooshy newborn face and little lips…divine!

And my personal favorite of the session!

Thanks Chris and Melinda! It was such a pleasure to meet you yesterday, and an absolute joy to photograph Lilah!

I’m so sad that Harper is a year old. I mean, I’m happy for her, but I’m sad that our baby’s first year plan has come to an end. And I’m sad that babies don’t stay babies forever. Somebody should make a law about that.

I’ve been photographing Harper since she was in her mama’s belly, and it has been pure joy to watch her grow. It crossed my mind during today’s session to sneak her into my camera bag and take her home with me. But I guess her mama and daddy probably wouldn’t like that too much. I think they like her.

A whole lot. It’s too bad, really.

Of course, big brother Jack might have something to say about it too. As he so seriously informed me today, he is BIG. He might beat me up if I stole Harper!

Good thing he thinks I’m funny.

I think I’m safe.

THANK YOU to one of my favorite families in the universe! I love and adore you guys, and I’m so thankful we’re friends!

Maddie is turning one year old - today! We celebrated with a photo session on Sunday at one of my favorite parks in Raleigh. We did her mommy’s maternity portraits at this very same location a little over a year ago, and it was so fun to see it come full circle.

It was terribly hard to narrow down the cuteness for a sneak peek, but here are a few faves so far…

Maddie’s uncle serves in the US Navy, and is just returning from a long deployment this week. Mom and Dad thought he’d love this little sailor dress…how could he not? She’s stinkin’ adorable!

Of course we saved a little time at the end of our shoot for some birthday cake! Maddie was content to just peel off little bits of icing at first.

Then she really got into it and showed us how it’s done!

Maddie, happy first birthday! I’ve loved knowing you since before you were born, and to see you turning a year old is just amazing. Your parents are over-the-moon in love with you, and who can blame them? Stay little as long as you can, for their sakes, ‘kay? Smooches!

I thought I’d share a few new pics of my girls. Macy is turning into a strong-willed little independent lady who does NOT like being told No. (well, who does, actually?!) And Claire, my baby, is walking. Say it ain’t so! Just a couple of recent snaps:

These two can just look at each other and start giggling. I love that. *sigh*

*new prop alert!* (ask me about bringing this antique high chair for your session!)

Out of the full memory cards of tongues sticking out, rolled eyes, silly faces…came this gem. I’m gonna have to print this one BIG.

Don’t let that big smile fool you…this is a girl who knows what she wants, and will stop at nothing to get it!

**Reminder about the Mommy & Me Mini Sessions! Email me at christy@christyjohnson.com to reserve your spot before they are gone!**

Sam and her family are getting ready to move out of state next week, so we squeezed in her 9 month session yesterday. And what a Good Friday it was! Sam’s dad has the MOST cool 1959 Chevrolet truck, and we put that baby to good use before it drives out of town!

I can’t tell you how much it means to me to have clients that trust in my vision! Jen, Ben and Sam, thank you from the bottom of my creative soul! I hope you have an easy time with the move, and I can’t wait for Sam’s 1-year session this summer!

By the way, don’t forget to register for the Mommy & Me Mini Sessions! Not only would this be a fabulous gift for Mother’s Day, but moms - consider giving Dad a beautifully framed print of his favorite people for Father’s Day!

Calling all moms! Do you have the “always-behind-the-camera” blues? Do you ever flip through your family’s photo albums and wish you were actually IN the pictures?

The time is NOW. Don’t worry about getting your hair did. Forget about those last 10-20-30 pounds you want to lose. Your relationship with your child is so special…it’s unique…it’s right now, ever fleeting. Put some photographs in that album that your child will cherish for a lifetime.

Mommy & Me Mini Sessions are limited, so make sure to get on the calendar soon. And Dads - can you think of a better Mother’s Day gift?!

A quick calendar note: April and May are fully booked, and I am beginning to book for June and July! Of course, I always try to leave room in the schedule for newborns - but make sure to contact me before baby arrives!

I met this beautiful young family over in Durham on Sunday to capture Ben at 18 months. (You may also remember his 12-month shoot!)

He’s growing up, sniff sniff! Look at what a handsome little boy he’s turning into.

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!

If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it!

I did a pretty embarrassing version of the chicken dance to elicit this smile. No lie. It was ugly. But it was worth it!

Thanks so much to Ben and family! I’ll have your entire gallery ready soon!