Spring is just around the corner.

Here in Dallas it has been an abnormally warm winter {I worry the summer will be hot hot hot!}. I rushed home, changed my daughter, Lily's, outfit, and headed to Oak Point Park & Nature Reserve in Plano, TX.

We got there and I started unloading. Right there in front of my car was a pretty little patch of flowers, so we walked there and I sat her on the Coca-Cola crates. One from my step-father and another off of Craig's List {I love Craig's List for prop shopping, I only paid $10 for this}

My daughter is probably one of the easiest children to work with, she sat on those crates for a good 20 minutes before she started to fuss. Here is what we got: Enjoy!

My sweet Lily Rose turned one.

She is the absolute biggest blessing that God has given me. I love what I do, I love photography but I still cannot wait to come home and be mommy. Her one year birthday was incredibly bittersweet. Bitter because I will never get that first year back and it is now just a time-clicker down from when she moves out. It's still so sweet though. Every day she learns new thing such as taking out the outlet plugs in the wall (argh) or saying a new word. She's so smart and so beautiful, she really amazes me.

So here is to Lily, my world.

Mommy and Daddy expecting Baby L.

Renqiue and Jonas are probably one of the cutest couples I've had the opportunity to photograph. From the second we walked towards Prairie Creek's waterfall, they we're beaming with love! In the short time I have been with them, I know they will be great loving parents.

Congratulations, and I can't wait to meet him.

Sleeping Beauty

I have been photographing little Emma and her family since her sweet mommy was still pregnant with her. She turned 3 months recently, and I proudly photographed her again.

You will see more photographs of little Emma, and soon!

50% Newborn Session

Sarah Jane L.

Sarah Jane L. is the sixth entry in the Newborn Photography Contest. Sarah Jane’s sweet daughter will be introduced to the world in May, 2012.

She says newborn portraits are important to her because:

“In today's digital age, more time is spent posting status updates, retweeting, or pinning the latest and greatest. The constant desire for instant gratification and up to the second news has driven society into a culture of zombies. New mothers can't wait for their children to reach the next milestone so they can tweet a picture or video of it, or put it on their facebook so all of their friends can "like" it. Although the convenience of this type of interaction is ideal for young families and friends in this generation we live in, it is anything but timeless and personal. Friend requests and "likes" come and go. Young families grow old. What was once convenient and fun turns into childish and impersonal. No matter how technology evolves, one constant exists throughout generations; the photograph. A physical photograph can immortalize a moment in time that is otherwise forgotten in this on the go generation. A photograph is a timeless momento that can be passed d own and enjoyed forever. A photograph can brighten the eyes of family and friends and can be shared with loved ones old and young. The importance of properly documenting the awe inspiring first few days of life is truly priceless. In a time so demanding and emotionally draining for parents, some of the most peaceful moments in a newborn's life are forgotten as quick as the size one diapers grow into size two, three and four. The importance of newborn photos is paramount for a young family as it grows. One day, when life slows down, time will be taken to enjoy the finer things. It is only then, when the priceless momentos of youth, so perfectly documented by photograph, can be reflected upon and enjoyed fully. As a young expecting mother, the pinnacle of this special time in my family's life would be experiencing newborn photographs to forever cherish the most precious time in my new daughter's life.”

Voting ends February 10th, 2012. To vote for Sarah Jane please do (both of) the following:

1. Comment on her blog post at http://www.lilyrosephotograph.blogspot.com/. Anonymous votes will not count, so be sure to click "Name/URL" you don't have to have a URL, just put your name.
2. Like Lily Rose Photography's on Facebook HERE, then comment on the page saying who you voted for.

Thank you for supporting your friend Sarah Jane L.

-Lily Rose Photography

Mini Maternity Session for the Newborn Photography Contest Moms'

Each one of you ladies are blessed to have such a great support network, with great appreciation of how well the contest is going, I would like to offer this to you five special mommas! These session must be done between 32-37 weeks, so contact me when you get a chance so we can schedule.