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Carter {Orange County Newborn Photographer}

kristine atienza — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:55:51 +0000

Meet the newest member to join big sister Kalia’s family! At 6 days new, Carter was a perfect little “model” with the sweetest lips I’d ever seen on a boy! Below are a few faves from my session… And when you’re done, don’t forget to view his slideshow!

Had to incorporate this basket! When we did Kalia’s newborn session almost 3 years ago, she had a very similar pose in this same basket!For more images of Carter, please view his slideshow!

Ayla {Los Angeles Newborn Photographer}

kristine atienza — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:04:04 +0000

Meet Baby Ayla! Born just a few days before Christmas , this little thing slept throughout her entire session with no breaks! Below are some of my favorites from her session, starting off with an adorable Rabbit outfit, to honor her birth during the Chinese year of the Rabbit When you’re done viewing her session, don’t forget to watch her slideshow!

For more images, please watch Ayla’s slideshow!

Audrey {Los Angeles Newborn Photographer}

kristine atienza — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:24:30 +0000

Meet baby Audrey! She was actually suppose to be a December baby, but decided to make her debut a few weeks early and on Thanksgiving day! Still, we decided to incorporate a lil bit of Christmas in there anyways! Here are a few of my faves from Audrey’s session. When you’re done, be sure to watch her slideshow at the end of this blog post!

Audrey’s mom actually made this headband below! She has her own cutey headband shop called, “Simply Inspired by Linh Te“

For more images from Audrey’s session, please view her slideshow here!

Baby Ryan {Orange County NICU Photography}

kristine atienza — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:50:27 +0000

Baby Ryan is actually one of my “September babies” who was born about 6 weeks earlier than scheduled. Being that NICU babies hold such a special place in my heart (because of my other profession), I wanted to document this delicate time for Ryan’s family. He was actually doing pretty well when I came to visit him, so I’m sure with just a bit more feeding & growing, he’ll be home in no time!

Ryan’s momma taking his temperature and getting him ready to bottle feed.

Big sister pointing out Ryan’s “oww-wee,” which is actually the IV on his foot.

There are some things we take for granted, such as an infant being able to eat from a bottle. Preemies who are 35 weeks and less struggle with the suck/swallow/breath coordination, as well as the stamina to actually finish a bottle. But Ryan mastered that with ease during this particular feeding.

To Ryan’s family: You guys are in my thoughts and I’m wishing the little guy a speedy and healthy recovery! I’ll see you again soon for his newborn session when he officially becomes a “NICU graduate.”

Finn {Orange County Newborn Photographer}

kristine atienza — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:44:41 +0000

Can’t believe it’s been nearly 2 years since I photographed Makai as a newborn, and now he’s a big brother to sweet little Finn! I just love watching families grow and it’s always such an honor when I’m invited back to photography a new member! Here is Finn at 8 days new! For more images after viewing this post, please Finn’s slideshow!

Just loved these sweet lips!

Sibling shots are always the toughest because you never know if your toddler is willing to participate. But Makai was such a ham, and I just loved these next frames!

And then, there were four… For more images from Finn’s session, please view his slideshow!