Whitney Lewis Photography » Babies

Holladay Family

Whitney — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:57:48 +0000

Thomas and I had a lot of fun at this family portrait/ 1st birthday baby shoot. The Holladays were awesome to work with, and little Benjamin was absolutely adorable!

I love this park. It’s quite possibly my favorite spot to do family photos.

Little Ben was quite the poser…. he was pushing himself up into a sitting position, and just kind of stopped when he got halfway up so he could look at his parents and the camera…

I loved the outfits that they had for Ben! This orange button-up was perfect for summer.

Ben was so cute when we got his cake in front of him… he was pretty timid at first, just kind of poking at it a bit. Brooke actually had to take a bit of the frosting and put it on his nose and mouth before he tried it. As soon as he tried it though, it was like a train just building up steam. First fingers went in to get licked off, then one little hand was reaching out for more at a time, and within about 3 or 4 minutes he was double-fisting huge handfuls of cake into his mouth. Not just frosting either, but actual big chunks of cake. He ate about three quarters of the cake before we were finished!

…Then comes the baby in the baby carriage.

Whitney — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:14:51 +0000

When Liz and Ryan had their beautiful baby boy Sammy, we scheduled this mini shoot. Here are a few images I was really pleased with.

Ryan and Liz were both LDS missionaries in Mexico City where they first met. They thought it would be cute to set up the next two shots for their future missionary. I thought it was adorable.

It’s a boy!

Whitney — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:06:36 +0000

Elizabeth just had a beautiful baby boy, and we did a maternity shoot less than a week before she was due. She was lovely, and brought her beautiful family along!

This photo reminds me of something…. something awesome.

For anyone who hasn’t seen this… you’re welcome. To everyone else who has seen it already… you should watch it again.

Gardner Family

Whitney — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:19:47 +0000

The Gardners recently had an addition to their family and we had the opportunity to help them update their family photos.

This picture of Sam and Katie just made my heart melt…. Sam seems like an awesome big brother.

We told the kids that if they were good they’d get a treat at the end. :)

Looking Dapper in Diapers

Whitney — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:54:34 +0000

Is there anything cuter than toddlers in formalwear? I think not!

A day in the studio- March 13

Kate & Sofia

Whitney — Sat, 21 May 2011 16:39:57 +0000

I shot these two little cousins last fall when we did their extended family portrait session. This spring shoot was just for them, however.

Their outfits were adorable, but it was definitely a cold spring day and Sofia wasn’t especially excited about the process. I still think her little crying face is really cute though!

Kate was a bit more stoic about the tempurature.

After all was said and done, I loved this little girl! She was so cute- the perfect picture of a happy, inquisitive toddler.

Sofia had some happier moments as well, usually when Momma was around.

Check out Sophia’s photos here and Kate’s photos here.

To finish it off, I want to share what might be the greatest expression ever. When I looked at this photo, I was reminded of how I used to feel when my parents kissed at the dinner table in front of us. Ewwwwwwwwww!

Old Friends

Whitney — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:06:05 +0000

We came to Las Vegas to shoot Alexandra & Tyrel’s engagements (they will be saying “I do” today, congratulations you two), but also had the privilege of doing portraits for old friends. Buzz and Cheri were lindy hoppers back in our glory days, and they have now settled in Las Vegas – with two kids full of personality! They were kind of enough to let us stay with them that weekend and we are so grateful!

Now, here’s the sappy story and a bit of insight into my past: Thomas and I dated for about 2 years, with a couple hiccups along the way. About a year in, Cheri and I had a heart-to-heart and she decided that I was in love. But no! I wasn’t ready to admit that… well, at least for a couple more months. When I look back at that time, though, I think she was right. I should probably give her 10% credit that we eventually got married. And I’m glad for the kick in the pants to start thinking more seriously. After all, I not only got a husband, but I got a voice-controlled-light-stand. Who could ask for more? The truth is, as a person, and as a photographer, I’d be nothing without him.

Jonathan and Zak were so much fun and full of energy. Reminds me of the craziness and rewarding moments I can I look forward to when I have my own.

Click to see Jonathan’s, Zak’s, or The Family’s photos.

Lindy’s Cake Smash

Whitney — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:35:11 +0000

To try and meet my cuteness quota for the blog, I decided to share these photos from Lindy’s 1 yr shoot. She has one of the best names ever for a little girl. Our friends Lexi and Alan are both swing dancers. They met dancing, just like Thomas and I did, and so when they had a little girl, they decided to name her after their favorite dance- the Lindy Hop!

Of course, she also goes by her dad’s nickname for her… “Chunk”.

It took a little while for Lindy to decide what to do with the cake, but she got into the swing of things pretty quick.

This last one is probably my favorite.

A Perry Happy Birthday

Whitney — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:12:27 +0000

I had the privilege of meeting David Perry last December. He’s an incredibly talented videographer and an amazing person. I am most impressed with how he treats the bride and groom through the wedding process. He views the wedding day as a celebration of the marriage and the beginning of a new family, not just a big production and another day at work. He is one of the rare few who is actually successful at doing what’s best for the client, not just for himself. You cannot find a more genuinely caring and nice individual. If you are looking for videography, or just need another blog to stalk, do yourself a favor and check out David Perry Films.

I had the opportunity to hang out with his family to photograph his youngest son’s first birthday party.

David’s wife Danielle made this beautiful cake herself, and the rest of the decorations were hand carved! Oh, to be that crafty one day….

You can already tell Hudson has the camera bug. In a few years, maybe he’ll be shooting your wedding! :D

Warner Family

Whitney — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:30:56 +0000

The Warner family was a joy to shoot, as they were a group made up entirely of good-looking adults who were easy to give direction to, and babies who were absolutely adorable. I seriously could have shot the older baby all day! She was so photogenic and just unbearably CUTE that I was tempted to try and make a break for it with her!

Happiness and lots of light make for a good family portrait! You can see the entire Warner family gallery here.

Just look at this face. My heart just melts looking at her expression….