Itty Bitty Isabella Grace!

So this little lady had her Itty Bitty session last week and had the CUTEST cheeks!!!  Here is the announcement I custom designed for her:

Front:

Back:

Welcome Itty Bitty Kirna

I knew I wanted to come up with something extra special for Miss Kirna and her Birth Announcement. I wanted to incorporate every bit of what her makes her family who they are.  A little vintage twist for the passion of music that creates a bond between them.   A little flair of the simplistic, modern look which showcases their style topped off with a little feminine touch thru the shabby-chic feel of the design.   I can not begin to tell you how much I loved this family.     Everything from their taste in good music, to our shared sense of humor and taste in decorating, and of course our shared love for KM2 Shoes (who is responsible for making the awesome headbands) and Cha Boutique (the boutique that carries this one of a kind accessories - and lots of other fashion finds).   Here is the design I came up with.....one side of it is the left 1/2 and the other side is the right 1/2.    To top off the special theme, they even are going to come in special craft envelopes (brown, recycled paper).   

During the session, in walked big sister, Sonora.  Here is Sonora in a nutshell....    

The cutest little girl ever that happens to love listening to music and watching her dad play the guitar who likes to dress herself, usually in her favorite cowboy boots + anything girly + sparkly things + km2 headbands.    She is full of laughter and fills the entire room with laughter when she shares her sense of humor with those around her.   And as for the cherry on top, she LOVESSSS posing and being in front of the camera.    I felt like I was staring at the child version of myself.       

Welcome Itty Bitty Annabelle

Meet my niece, Miss Annabelle Rose!    She has been nothing less of perfect since the moment she arrived.   Blonde-ish hair, blue eyes, chubby cheeks and lips I could smooch on all day.   It was love at first sight, and getting to watch my little niece, Madelyn become a big sister and take care of her the same way my sister takes care of me humbles me.   I am quite the perfectionist....but I am absolutely in love with the final design.   I was going for the shabby-chic look, so I wanted to use the specialty ornate edging to give it that special touch.    Their full BirthStory is in the works!!!  

Welcome Itty Bitty Easton!!

We captured Easton's entire BirthStory.   We were also there for Lola's (his big sister) 1st year journey.   I absolutely fell in love with his announcement design.  Total American boy themed.  The front is on the left, and the back of the announcement is on the right.   :)  I can't wait to share the entire BirthStory with you all!   

Welcome Itty Bitty Will!

 This week, I met Will.   He is the newest addition to the Reichley family.   Last summer, I captured this family in a session at Forest Park and the Delmar Loop.   I had so much feedback from this session....you may remember these guys.......FLASHBACK.....

Well the very next day after shooting this session I received a text that said something along the lines of......
"Ashley, thank you so much for yesterday's session.   It will always be so very special to us, because it is the last day I will ever know us as a family of three.    We found out we are expecting this morning.   Will you capture our Itty Bitty Session!?!?"  

It was the sweetest thing, and after 7-8 months.....VOILA.........Meet Itty Bitty William, the newest addition to the gorgeous Reichley family!!     Here is the front of the announcement.....

 and the back.....

The Reichley Family Blog Post from last summer.

Welcome Itty Bitty Claire!

Meet Itty Bitty Claire!   We could not have asked for a more well behaved A+ LeLe baby for this shoot!!!   Shannon and Pat have so very much to be proud of!    Here is their personalized announcement design.....the front is on the left and the back of the design is on the right.   

Welcome Itty Bitty Jack!

When a couple has a dog named after one of the most loved St. Louis Cardinals players ever to have played the game, started their engagement at their home away from home (Busch Stadium), and has the words "Take me out to the ballgame." engraved on the inside of their wedding bands.... you know one thing that they share a love for is Cardinals Baseball.    I knew I wanted to incorporate that love into their new love's Announcement Design, which I just LOVE!   I'm a sucker for blue eyes, but how perfect is he!!?!?   :)

 Ozzie was ready at any moment to step up and have some photos snapped!   :)

Welcome Itty Bitty Clary

Welcome Itty Bitty Clary!   Random interesting piece of information of the day......This little lady was born on the day the St. Louis Cardinals won the world Series.   Funny thing is, her mommy was also born on the day the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series, in 1982.  

Welcome Itty Bitty Louis!

When your mom and dad happen to be huge Cardinal fans, when you happen to be born the same month as the World Series, and when you happen to be named after one of this city's favorite St. Louis Cardinal Pitchers.....you are bound to have an announcement that looks a little something like this.   :)   He smiled as soon as we laid him on Fredbird.     Perfect!!!