It is so amazing how fast everyone falls in love with newborns! Newborn photography sessions with the older brothers & sisters can be so fun to do. There is so much love filling the room that you don't have space for much of anything else, at least nothing as important. So keeping the image simple is key. 

I personally love bright colors for any type of photography session, whether it is a big family reunion, fun high school senior portraits, elegant couples in engagement photographs or even adding a bright pair of shoes or bouquet for newly wed bridals! 
Tips.
For newborns, keeping the new baby warm is going to be key in keeping EVERYONE happy. There are lots of techniques I use for this.
Location.
This particular newborn location was in a client's home. I do have a studio for newborns, but many client's like being in the comfort of their own home. This is especially the case when client's upgrade their session to add siblings in for a few images.

{If you have multiple children, I definitely recommend getting at least some of the kids together if possible. It is really special to see that tenderness and adoration with the new member of the family. I have been told many times how parents use images like this later to remind themselves  how sweet the kids once were with each other. Gives me a good laugh!}

The boys home in Toquereville is a great simple location for family photo sessions in Southern Utah. The white picked fence and row of beautiful trees are one thing, but the herd of horses, mountains and big blue sky for background are what really make it! Because it is such a big open area, the time of day is crucial for good photos. We were a little early and bright, but still ok lighting. Plus, this family is so cute, they can pull of anything. This is our third session together and our best to date. Dad even had a good time with this one! I could say it is because I'm so entertaining, but this time I think it was because the baby was. Almost a year already, Baby B is a little heart throb! 

I think this couple is going to make the most fun set of parents ever! This baby girl is one lucky doll, I can not wait to take her newborns in November. 
It was such a miracle we were even able to do this session on Saturday. I usually get out to the spot a little bit before the client to check everything out and it was looking a little cloudy on the way out there. (THANKS WEATHER MAN!! Not.) By the time we got out to the location, there was lightning everywhere and then the raindrops started falling. The nice thing about Utah weather, it comes and goes so fast! Look at that blue sky behind them, in the photo above. You would have never known it was storming a mere 30 minutes before. So miraculous! 
Location.
We had a fun and playful session last weekend Chris & Krista out in Southern Utah. I am used to saying St. George, but I don't think I spend any time in St. George this trip! All Leeds / Toquerville area clients this visit. My favorite part of Southern Utah is the limitless outdoor campsites and state parks! For this sessions we chose the gorgeous Red Cliffs. 
Tips.
Beware at this spot to park your car in designated places only. Even though it seems like there is plenty of room and no one will bother you. We were lucky enough to have a sweet older gentleman nicely remind us of this, instead of giving us a parking ticket. 

It was a lot of fun working with this large family last week out here in Las Vegas! They came from all over the place to meet up for a few days and spend family time. These kids were all a dream to work with, they were so happy and looked at the camera the whole time. I was especially impressed because of this hot Vegas summer heat! 
Tips. 
I love that each family wore different colors, but they all popped! Everyone did such a great job coordinating their outfits together.
Location.
For this special event, we needed somewhere big, open and because we did an afternoon session, lots of open shade. Lake Las Vegas is beautiful and has so many different themes when you walk around the place! It is one of my favorite places in town. Well, it's really outside of town, but if you don't mind the drive ... it's pretty amazing!
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If you know this family or just think they're stinking cute ... leave a comment! If we reach 50 comments one of you could win a free photo session with Rose Bloom Photography! And remember ... we travel frequently to Southern & Northern Utah for photo sessions!

I don't usually like to share too many engagements or bridals before the big day, but I had to share a couple of this fantastic couple who is newly engaged! Their Las Vegas desert engagement session was so much fun to do. They were such good sports, especially her, hiking and climbing all over the place. The lighting is just gorgeous on them right before sunset. I mean really, look at those beautiful white smiles! This couple is just too cute! Engagements for lovey dovey couples is my absolute favorite to shoot. Sean & Kristen were so playful with each other, it made their photos so natural. 
**Isn't her dress ROCKIN! I will have to post a photo of her shoes later, they are to die for.
Location. 
There is a LOT of Las Vegas desert, but knowing the right places at the right time of day makes all the difference. We had some amazing views of the Las Vegas Strip down below and a beautiful natural skyline of mountains behind us. We could have done their entire session at this one spot and easily shot photos for an hour or longer! 

If you know this couple or even just like their photos, feel free to leave a comment to congratulate them!