Baby Ava :: a newborn portrait

I was contacted by little Ava's grandma weeks before she was even born. She wanted a special and uniquely artistic gift to give to the parents-to-be. We were able to schedule the newborn session only 3 weeks after her birth.

I love photographing babies between 2 and 3 weeks of age. They are the perfect size to do many beautiful and artistic shots. This little girl just broke my heart with her beautiful lips.


Ava's father is in the Army and they thought it would be a nice touch to include his dog tags and jacket. The look on the baby's face is the cutest most expressive face I've seen!


Here are some of my favorites...
What a tiny heart breaker!

Portrait sessions are limited. If you would like to schedule a newborn, family or senior portrait session please email the studio at info[at]ardentphoto[dot]com for more information and availability.