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{all smiles} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:50:09 +0000

Yesterday I got to spend the morning with a sweet baby plan baby who is now almost 9 months old! Brooks simply could not be a happier baby…it was all I could do to not laugh at the fun expressions and huge smiles he gave the entire 90 minute session. Happy babies make me love my job just a little bit more. Thanks Brooks for making my day!

{back to work?} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:25:45 +0000

Well, kind of. I have 7 adorable baby planners who are reaching milestones while I am on maternity leave (through 9/1), and well, milestones can’t wait! So last night I headed out to Grapevine to meet Sophia and her family…she’s sitting now and getting so big! Her head of hair is even better than at birth, if that is even possible! Thanks for braving the mosquitoes and humidity!

{only the beginning} – dallas/fort worth newborn photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:06:40 +0000

You can imagine, that our new little guy doesn’t have a chance when it comes to hiding for the camera. But I have a new found respect for the new moms on my newborn shoots – it was tough being mom and photographer…really tough.

I spent yesterday’s nap time photographing the new little one, and the day before capturing E with his little brother. He is completely over the moon…totally smitten with his brother, and it just melts me heart.

{one for the history books} – dallas/fort worth newborn photographer – melissa zihman

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:55:32 +0000

Yesterday I had two sessions. My last two sessions before maternity leave. The morning session was for a sweet one year old babyplanner at the Arboretum (to be blogged in a bit) – it went great, we even beat the rain! Then I headed across the Metroplex for a newborn session in Fort Worth. I’d been waiting on Ben to arrive, hoping he’d beat out my own little guy! His big sister made mom & dad wait 10 days past their due date before making her arrival 21 months ago…and you know her if you follow the blog, sweet Sami was one of my first baby planners back in 2008.

Ben didn’t disappoint. Arriving just two days past his due date, on Mother’s Day. He’s long and lean, with a gorgeous head of blonde hair and blue eyes…just like his big sister. He was perfect for the session. Absolutely perfect…you know except for that small incident of projectile poop that covered my shirt! The incident that caused tears to roll down my cheeks and his mom’s cheeks, that sent Nan for paper towels once she stopped laughing, the uncles to opposite sides of the room, and dad for his camera so he could document the whole scene. Because, after all, it was a funny, very funny.

We finished the session without any problems. Ben was awesome. And then it happened…I totally lost my balance walking down their slick driveway in the rain. You can imagine what it looks like when a 9-months pregnant woman, in a skirt none the less, takes a spill…not pretty. I spent the night hanging out in L&D…getting the all clear to go home about midnight. I’m fine, the little guy is fine, but my knee is less than stellar. Awesome, I know. But it explains the delay in the sneak peek, and the reason this is one session I’ll never forget!

{six months} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:38:55 +0000

Little Miss A came to see me for her six month session this week. She’s the cutest petite little girl…and her expressions are adorable. She’s not too sure about my camera still…and likes to torture her mom by not napping before a session, but I assured mom we got some great shots, and in going through the images how could you not love those big brown eyes?!?

{big boy?} – dallas/fort worth newborn photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:57:47 +0000

Shooting a newborn this close to my own due date was a little scary to schedule…this little man wasn’t even due until later this week! Mom and I have been emailing about his “size”and how they’d be inducing early because he was measuring so “big.” It meant that I wouldn’t have any trouble getting him before my own due date, and I was psyched to head to their house this morning.

You can imagine my surprise when the “big” boy turned out to be barely 7 pounds! Sweet little Brandon was an angel…slept the entire session and totally indulged me. What a great treat for me as a photographer! Thanks mom and dad for having me out today – he is perfect.

{9 months} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:38:34 +0000

I can not believe I am writing this post…how is it that my babyplan triplets are already 9 months old?!?! They were amazing this morning for their shoot – almost two hours of shooting, three outfits changes, and lots of funny noises and peek-a-boo to keep their attention.

Dad, I know you’ve been waiting to see some of these…your key dangling paid off!

{family} – dallas/fort worth family photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:09:11 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting a family this evening, who is so full of life and laughter it made the session so easy! They are friends with the family featured in the post below – and I love when I get the chance to meet friends of my clients – there is always an instant connection!

What I loved most about this session was that they brought their dog *and* they wanted a family session with their teenage son. I don’t get that often enough, but certainly this time in life is just as important to capture as the moments of early childhood.

We traveled through the Botanical Gardens and then onto the Stockyard to take advantage of the light. G family, I hope you all love these as much as I do! Can’t wait to edit the rest of your session!

Joey. The most adorable dog (after my own, of course)

There is nothing quite like a true expression from a teenage boy…and this guy was hilarious!

My most favorite way to capture a couple…

{already?} – dallas/fort worth baby photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:17:44 +0000

How is it that S&B are already finished with their baby plan?!? The year has flown by, and at 14 months old they are movin’ and shakin’ in every {opposite} direction! It has been such fun watching them change over the year, I can’t wait to watch them creep into toddlerhood on my Toddler Plan!

{oh so fun to be 2} – dallas/fort worth child photographer – melissa zihlman

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:45:48 +0000

Two of my first baby planners have recently turned two…and yesterday I got to meet with both of them to capture this fun time!

Gavin and I explored the Botanical Gardens. He loved the squirrels more than anything, with the water fountains a close runner up! And he was in such a sweet mood and totally indulged me! I can’t believe how much he’s grown in the last year, and how much he looks like his daddy now!

Then I headed over to the Stockyards to see Addi and her mommy! She is spunky as ever, and loved being able to run barefoot through the Stockyard Station! We made a special trip to the candy store to grab a lollipop, and Addi scored two! We were celebrating some very special news…somebody is going to be a big sister!!

and the shot I know her Daddy (who is away serving our country) will love…