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Baby makes four | Elkridge Newborn Photographer

mandysroka — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:26:25 +0000

A little less than 2 weeks ago, I had the joy of photographing another little baby boy! This little guy – or should I say big guy (9+ pounds) – was welcomed by Mom, Dad, and big sister Elaina in the middle of January.

I love getting to see & interact with newborns, and little boys are such a treat – especially after seeing little girls so much at my house.

And now, the little fella….

Brayden – 2 months new | Baltimore Baby Photographer

mandysroka — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:07:51 +0000

Most of the infants I photograph are in their first days of life. And while they are squishy, adorable, and cuddly, they are quite uneventful. I love newborns (because I don’t have to stay & get them to sleep), but I forgot how fun the other months were too.

I got to photograph little Brayden last week with his lovely parents. What a bright-eyed little guy! He was a little wary of me at first, cried some – probably because I kept putting a big black camera in his face – but warmed up after a little nap. Thanks, Mom & Dad, for having me. Your little man was an angel!

Reece | Odenton Newborn Photographer

mandysroka — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:31:46 +0000

With all these girls being born lately, Reece was a welcome change. Now, he did pee on me several times, and even possibly some #2 action as well. But hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go!

He was such an alert little fella at only 2 weeks old. Everytime we put him on his tummy, he literally tried to crawl away! But his awesome hair & sweet baby chunkiness melted my heart! See, both of my girls had full heads of hair & plenty of rolls to go with it!

Enjoy Reece’s preview!

Silas | Baltimore Newborn Photographer

mandysroka — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:30:07 +0000

I absolutely love it when I get to meet clients & see them through some wonderful life changes. Like when a couple goes from this….

….to this!

I first met Mike & Rachel while shooting their engagement, and then again at their wedding. And I was so thrilled when they asked me to come and meet little Silas! What a sweet baby boy! He’s a big guy, just like my oldest was, but I like ‘em that way! I think he was just too interested to try to be shushed to sleep, but we did manage to get him to snooze a teeny bit. Regardless, his expressions were just lovely. And I’m happy to say I’ve gotten my baby fix…for now! Thanks again for having me Rachel & Mike, and congratulations on becoming parents to a wonderful little man.

6 months! Wow, what a change! | Annapolis Child Photographer

mandysroka — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:40 +0000

I can’t share much more of this post than this quick comparison shot. Someone needs them kept secret until gifts are given…ya know what I mean?

I just had to look at the difference 6 months can make in the life of a child. I cannot believe this little guy went from this….

… to this!

I love being able to document life!

Peyton Alexander | 9 Days Old | Millersville Newborn Photographer

mandysroka — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:50:43 +0000

Yes, this is my hand on Peyton, lulling him to sleep. He reminded me what it’s like to have a newborn. And despite the crying, shushing, and rocking back in forth, I was in love all over again! I remember fondly my girls – all the good and the bad – and was thrilled to be able to share that today with Peyton.

Whenever I go in to a newborn session I say a few prayers that I’ll remain calm, the baby will remain calm, and I’ll be able to pull out my baby whispering techniques! In reality, I know that there won’t be too much time photographing and the majority of it will be spent soothing the baby. That’s what babies do!

Peyton was totally wonderful. I moved him, I wrapped & unwrapped him, kept poking & prodding him, and he took it really well. Take a look at a few of the ones we captured in between rocking sessions…

Boy oh boy! | Newborn Photography Props

mandysroka — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:27:07 +0000

Little girls seem to have an overwhelming amount of cutesy things when it comes to dress up. But little boys? What do they have? I have been racking my brain to figure out what to use for newborn boys, and my good friend Stephanie hooked me up! Check out these sweet hats she knit & let me borrow. I can’t wait to use them tomorrow with little Peyton!

Baby Landon | Arnold, Maryland Newborn Photographer

mandysroka — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:58:55 +0000

Almost exactly one week ago, I got to officially meet Landon. He was just 8 days old when we met & I think I fell in love….even if he did pee during our time together.

Landon is the second child of Dane & Carrie, and little brother to Bella. Just from my brief visit, I can tell Bella is smitten with her new baby brother. She wanted to be in every photograph with him, share the bean bag, & just cuddle him. What sweetness! I know momma has been waiting to see more photos, so I’ll cut the talking & just show them. Enjoy y’all!

And no newborn session is complete with out totally pissing the baby off! Crying looks so cute!

2010: Image 186 – The all girl streak is broken!

mandysroka — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:13:42 +0000

This little guy, Kyle, just broke the all girl streak in our neighborhood. We currently have 8 girls in our little section of the neighborhood & no boys in sight. Well, now, thanks to Kyle, we can possibly procreate & have the hope of male heir! (I’ve been watching too much of The Tudors!) Not that this momma is planning on procreating, but if others are, there is hope!

Deacon

mandysroka — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:31:51 +0000

On Saturday I was given the opportunity to meet a sweet new little guy, Deacon. When I arrived he was naturally hungry – as all newborn babies are when their photographers arrive! While he ate, his hospitable daddy & furry sister gave me a nice little breakfast until he was ready – yum!

And I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Deacon for saving all his pee-pee & poo-poo sessions for before and after my photo-taking – thanks so much little guy, we’re friends for life!

Deacon was such a great subject. He was obviously so content & satisfied that he didn’t want to wake up, which was fine with me. And his mommy & daddy just moved him and posed him like old pro’s! The genuine love they had for this new little member of their family was so apparent. No wonder he was so content!

Enough rambling, talking, typing, or whatever it is I’m doing here. On to Deacon!

He was too long for the original basket I had – big guy!

I LOVED this orange wall – great color choice!

Getting some lovin’ from momma

The WHOLE family – humans & canines

These next two show how terribly exciting I am.

I don’t think he was expecting to see my lens in his face when he woke up!

Welcome to the world, Deacon!