The Norah Burrows Blog!

Little Ms. Olive came in on Saturday, along with her awesome parents, Cody and Allison. Olive has changed so much since the last time I saw her … taller, walking, and now with a full set of hair as blonde as blonde can be… and it goes with her eyes perfectly.

In between all the walking and exploring, I caught some special Olive moments that range from sometimes looking a tad confused (for those who have seen pictures of Olive know that this is a classic Olive expression) to an abundance of happiness.

Sunday I had the honor of photographing little Isabella’s Blessing. It took place outside underneath giant redwood trees, thousands and thousands of years old, in Northern California’s beautiful coastal landscape. As one guest commented, “what a beautiful juxtaposition; combining the old with the young.”

Friends and Family gathered, during an unusually hot day, bringing their presents and love, and then everyone stood around Isabella and her mommy & daddy and all gave their blessings and good wishes.

It was hard to choose a few … but just for a taste of the day, here are some favorites.

Photographing a baby at six-months old has to be the cutest moment*. They are sitting, smiling, and their cute little clothes actually fit.

(*But then again, I could say my favorite age is when they are in their sleepy-newborn stage and the studio is completely silent except for the little baby breaths and the click of the shutter. And then I am also looking forward to Isabella’s First Birthday Celebration session as well - cake, bubbles, ballons. Need I say more?)

[stella, before and after, she gave us a run for our money]

Here’s a short slideshow of my favorites: Norah’s Favorites

(by the way, if you are clicking the link above and it’s been awhile since the date on this post, the link may have already expired. sorry!)

I had a very special meeting with Tracy and Jason over the Holiday Break. Special because this was our very first meeting and I probably will not see them again until the middle of next year - on their wedding day!

Tracy and Jason are getting married at Paradise Ridge Winery on June 25, 2011. This happens to be my wedding anniversary as well. By the way, Spencer, my husband, and I could not think of a better way to spend our anniversary than during a day celebrating the love of two people.