Xander - - - New Jersey Baby Photographer

Today I had a newborn shoot. It's hard to believe just three months ago my baby was doing the same things this baby was: pooping all the time, nursing all day, doing big stretches, wearing newborn sized clothes. Now he goes to school, smiles every time he sees Daddy, laughs, splashes and kicks his feet in the tub, has chubbalicious baby rolls, knows to pull the toy to make the music play. Three months ago I just wanted him to stay a tiny baby forever and couldn't imagine loving him more than I already did, but he gets even better by the day.

Here he is last weekend. We love him in a polo shirt. He loves to stand up and walk on Daddy's chest and do Super Baby!



We let Daddy sleep in last Saturday and did some tummy time with the boppy. I love his perfect face.



This is one of my favorites. Such a classic Xander face and I love the way his Daddy is gently holding him. He's got the best Daddy.



This one is from today. Just hanging out on Mommy and Daddy's (and sometimes Xander's) bed, happy as can be. It's a very good life.

Ava and Gia

Today I met these two beautiful little girls.

This is Ava. She's three and she likes princesses, has beautiful brown eyes and a sweet happy smile.







She even looks so pretty with a serious face.



And this is Gia. She's one and likes to walk around and show off her teeth, be read to by Daddy and held by Mommy. Look at these blue eyes! I've been wanting to order a new big gallery wrapped canvas sample and I think it's going to be of this one. Isn't she a perfect little doll?!



Gia's Grandma showed me a picture of Gia's mom wearing this very same dress when she was little. I think it's so special that Gia was able to wear it today!

Montana Portrait Photography

I will be in Kalispell, Montana October 3-13. If you are interested in a portrait session, please e-mail me (maegandougherty@gmail.com) to schedule. I'm looking forward to meeting some cute Montana babies and photographing them in the beautiful Flathead Valley!

In addition to full sessions, I am offering three mini session. Here are the details...

30 minute portrait session
Location in Kalispell, MT
10-15 pictures presented in online gallery for 5 days (or longer if you purchase CD)

$250 includes the session and $150 credit for a la carte items (see details section of http://www.maegandougherty.com/ for a la carte pricing), along with option to purchase CD of all images for additional $250.

Here is my most recent favorite shot of my baby boy. He started daycare yesterday and I go back to work tomorrow. It's already so hard being away from him!

And the winner is...

I am happy to annouce that the winner of my free mini session is...

Alissa's friend Emily!!!

Emily - Alissa had such sweet things to say about you and I look forward to meeting you and baby Tilley. Please e-mail me (maegandougherty@gmail.com) so we can make plans!

Alissa - As a special thank you for your e-mail, I am giving you a free mini session (complete with CD), too!!! :)

Baby Trevor

I met Trevor on the day he turned one month old. Still so tiny and making those cute newborn grunting noises and wanting to be held tight and cuddled by his Mama.





What a cute profile!







Baby feet...



I love the way Mom is looking at her boys in this one...





Big brother, Spencer...




Thanks for letting me continue to photograph your growing family!

Free Mini Session!!!

I'd like to do a free mini session this month for someone special --- just because! To nominate someone you know, send me an e-mail (maegandougherty@gmail.com) about why you think your nominee should be the winner. It doesn't have to be a fancy essay; a few sentences will do! I will pick a winner this Sunday night, so get all your e-mails to me by Sunday, July 12th, at 5pm. The winner will receive a 30 minute mini session, to take place in Bergen County this month, and a CD of 10-15 pictures, along with a 5x7 print of each.

I'm looking forward to reading your e-mails!

Here are some pictures of Xander on his two month Birthday!

Xander at f1.4 - - - NJ Baby Photographer