When mermaids sleep in oceans deep, inside their coral caves, they lay their heads on seaweed beds, rocked softly by the waves
– Ann Bonwill, When Mermaids Sleep
When I found out little Italia’s nursery would be mermaid-themed, I knew right away that I wanted to put a colorful twist on a signature image during her newborn session. And in the days leading up to her session, my wheels were turning, needles were sewing, hot glue guns were gluing and … well … I love how it all came together showcasing this beautiful little beachcomber in golds and corals and a wash of painted sand and sky.
At a mere 10 days old (our “sweet spot” for those curly, sleepy posed newborn photos) and 5 pounds, she visited us in our Pearland photography studio for her Signature Newborn Session, and had us swooning over her petite features and that hair.
Without further ado, or more appropriately: “Senza ulteriori indugi”, I present the lovely Miss Italia and some of my favorites from her first professional photos: