Mar 8, 2010
Family :: The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits
Thanks to Facebook and the occasional wedding reception I have kept up with my friend Betsy since high school. When she called me to tell me that she and Barrett were expecting their first baby I was so happy! One thing I love so much about what I do is that I get to be a teeny tiny part of peoples' lives at the most special times. I am so happy that I got to meet Miss Lucy Suzanne and do her first photo shoot!
Lucy is one lucky Lucy! Just check out her gorgeous bedroom:
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1402.jpg)
You can see more details of her beautiful room on the slide show.
When it comes to photographing new born babies I have learned a few things over the years. In my experience it seems like newborns do so much better in their own environment. I would never ask a family with a newborn to attempt getting out on location. Its just too much.
I also got some really great advice from a fellow photographer
Candi Leonard, who is AMAZING with newborns. She told me the best newborn shots happen when the baby is in a deep sleep.
Lucy was very cooperative:
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1403.jpg)
Lucy was sleeping so deeply that she didn't seem to notice me or care at all about my camera clicking. She also has gotten a lot of practice because her momma really loves to take pictures too.
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1404.jpg)
Sleeping babies are so quiet and still. Its easy to move around them and get in close for details like this (my favorites!)
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1405.jpg)
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1406.jpg)
Once Lucy woke up ... we just focused on keeping her comfortable. You wouldn't believe it, but most babies really love this drawer thing. It looks pretty cozy to me!
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1408.jpg)
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1409.jpg)
Betsy and Barrett are such a proud mom and dad. I can't wait to see this little family grow! Lucy is already SO photogenic! Look at her staring right at the camera!
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1410.jpg)
One final favorite:
![The Simonis Family - Knoxville, Tennessee - Newborn, Children, and Family Portraits, Julie Roberts Photography](/photos/262/1411.jpg)
Congratulations Betsy and Barrett! You guys are beautiful! And Lucy is so lucky to have you!