Navy Stripes + FOMO [7 days new] | Louisville, KY Newborn Photographer

FO·MO

ˈfōmō/

noun

informal

noun: FOMO

1. "fear of missing out". The fear that if you miss a party or event you will miss out on something great

   Even though he was exhausted, John's fomo got the best of him and he went to the party.

30 seconds between these 2 photos. Impressive

This little guy fought the good fight. He had some serious FOMO, didn't want to fall asleep for anything and turned into a professional snacker (and napping while snacking). But that's all part of the fun and it makes for some super cute and natural snuggle time. 

Sweet moms and dads-to-be, don't get discouraged with a fussy newborn during their first photoshoot. They are not used to being messed with so much. All they know is sleep and eat, so modeling experience takes a little time - and extra snacks - its hard work! 

But once we finally get a solid pass out (see first image above, 30 SECONDS) we get some really great sleepy stuff because they are so out. Like warm milk and a little hot toddy. For parents of course, don't feed that stuff to the baby... honey is bad for them :)

These sweet parents have an adorable little man in their hands and he has that amazing little newborn smell, so needless to say they are doing a really great job.

But seriously, this sweet family was amazing to work with and extremely patient with all of my many angles. What an amazing Swaddle Baby Plan session, little man was a champ and we even got a few with big brother Rocky (he's the furry one peeking over the crib rail, above).

Belly

Baby

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XOXO,

Mich

P.S. Please send any mommas-to-be my way. Everyone deserves amazing images for their sweet, sleepy, dew-skinned new addition. Contact me via the link above, comment below, and share with your friends.

Smiles and Sunshine [6 months] | Louisville, KY Child Photographer

 

 Remember this little guy? Well he was much smaller the last time we saw this sweet face, and he was not so happy with me. But here is again. Parker is 6 months old and I cannot imagine a happier little boy.

 Little brother is growing up quick and he is all smiles. Learning fast from big brother Connor too.

There is no denying these two guys are related. Connor on the left and Parker on the right - both at 6 months old.

Those peepers :: swoon ::

 

Gigi even came over to help celebrate her birthday with these little studs,

 I swear, I don't know how momma will say no to these baby blues.

 I just love seeing my littlest clients grow. Connor man was a client as a newborn too and now he is big enough to help with the dishes! Goodness, slow down time.

XOXO,

Mich

P.S. Expecting a little one soon? Have a couple of sweet baby boys already that you need to document right now, in a relaxed lifestyle setting, before they are driving and leaving the house? Contact me at the link above or use the social media icons to check out some of my other work on the right. I LOVE to capture sweet bebes as they grow. They are only little for a little while. <3

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Emily + Jon [maternity] | Louisville, KY Portrait Photographer

Sometimes you just have to reach out and ask. 

Snow. Much like pregnancy, snow is gorgeous, breath-taking, only here for a short time. 

 

Beautiful Emily reached out to me as soon as the snow fell, and I had a spot open just for her. These are the types of photos that are simply supposed to happen.

And I am so glad they did. 

Baby M's gender is still a mystery, but he/she is oh so loved. 

And just the cutest little bump.

Just for the record, I think its a little girl. But until Baby M arrives, we will have to wait, together.

Xoxo,

Mich

P.S. Snow only comes every once in a while around here. Let me know if you would be interested in a snow session. We might have to start up a list :)

Brand New Offering for 2016! :: Happy New Year!

Its been a bit of a quiet ending to our year, J and I have spent a lot of time together with the pups, just soaking each other up. Our little family had some really joyful news, and some really tough news to follow rounding out 2015. Pardon the less-than-professional backstory, just skip to the bottom for the announcement if you want ;)

My husband and I have struggled with infertility for years, and this fall we were finally able to get pregnant. I was excited, nauseous, and mortified. I guess women really do have some intuition, because I knew something was wrong. We found out a few short weeks later that the baby had stopped growing around 9 weeks along and we would eventually miscarry. Most of December, I could be found curled up on the couch crying, or watching HGTV to distract me from crying. But we were able to send our little angel to heaven naturally just before Christmas, which is what I wanted to prevent any further health issues.

So to say that I am ready for a new year is an understatement. We are truly encouraged by some progress and the pregnancy certainly made things a lot more real for us so we can prepare for a future babe (God willing). 

Why am I tell you all this personal stuff? This tough stuff just solidifies why I pour my heart into capturing timeless images for your families. Whether that "family" word means a couple waiting and hoping, a couple with their fur babies, a family of 3, or a house full of kiddos. Thank you a million times for sharing your lives and your littles with me and allowing me to capture your amazing pesonalities! We are so very blessed and hopeful for the new year.

Now check out the new Baby Steps plans! This bun has been in the oven for years now and I am so excited to finally introduce it to you all. Please let me know what you think, send all those pregger mamas my way, and contact me to book. I want to make sure every milestone is captured as your family grows (it happens too fast)!

From womb to walking, I want to capture all your sweet babe's milestones. And these plans include the gorgeous elite products that would look great in the nursery or on a coffee table. They make great gifts for that expectant mama in your life too.

 Full details here: http://www.mhaasphotography.com/About/Baby-Plan

XOXO and Have a blessed New Year,
Mich

P.S. I love providing birth photography too when my schedule permits, hope to add to a plan down the road. Let me know if any babes are due this summer. Birth photography in the hospital is the most amazing stuff ever, and completely PG rated ;). 

P.S.S Stay tuned for some fun mini session options coming soon too! Happy New Year.

Creek Walks + Softball | Killing your Senior Session even when you don't feel good :(

This sweet girl was is such a trooper. I make that distinction because I know that even though I only spent a little over an hour with her, I know she is this cool all. the. time.

First of all, I have to point out that this chick is super cool, fun, and down-to-earth. She is completely honest and was a delight to work with. But she is also pretty much amazing at life, since she will be graduating early and heading off to play softball at Memphis, this winter. Yeah, like a month away.

I'm sure she is ready - even though Mom and Dad are wishing she would pump the brakes and stay a little longer.

She is the baby after all.

Meet Regan. Poor thing wasn't just beautiful and open to anything - see creek walking photos below - she also got through all of this feeling pretty ill. I can't imagine seeing her on a good day if this is Regan sick. Read on to find out how she prepared for - and made it through - the shooting of these gorgeous photos.

1. How did you feel before the photo shoot? Did you have any concerns?
Not really concerned, but just anxious to see if you could do something with
the outfits that we had...

2. Awesome clothing choices, where did you get your inspiration?

She mainly just wanted to be herself and we just picked stuff in her closet,
except for the dress.

3. How was everyone feeling during the shoot? How was Regan's stomach after the shoot?
I think she may have been overheated the day of the shoot.

3a. Think the stomach was just nerves or more serious?
Could have been nerves, I suppose, but she is not normally a nervous person.

3b. Regan, how did you deal with Michelle giving you a bunch of strange things to do while you didn't feel well?

I feel like I was telling Michelle what I wanted to do and she just "tweaked" it.
 

4. What are you going to miss most when you go away to school? Mom/Dad what will you miss the most when your little girl goes away?

Regan said she will miss hanging out with her friends and family most.   

Mom and Dad are going to miss her fun personality and just knowing that she is safe at
home.  We are also going to miss her laugh and daily stories.

5. Based on the few images you've seen, do you think we accomplished goals?

Yes, definitely.  Beautiful scenery and our beautiful girl looking her best.

6. What were you thinking during the session? Any directions sound strange until you saw the finished photo (if you have yet)? Remember specific posed that you were thinking 'Really?!?'
No and no, definitely not.  Michelle is obviously very experienced and a professional.  Just look at the results!

7. What did you talk about in the car as you left the shoot?

We talked about how relieved we were that it went so well.  She said she was very comfortable more than she expected.

8. Is there anything you would have done (or had Michelle do) differently?
We would probably have chosen so warmer weather clothes, but we went with the "Fall" theme.

9. Mom/Dad what advice would you give other parents about planning/scheduling their high school senior's photo session?
First, use Michelle!  Next, plan your clothing/outfits with the season.

10. What was your favorite part of the photo shoot?
The barefoot in the creek pictures.