On the morning after Phoenix was born, I called my friend Emily just to check in with her. I knew she was
getting so tired of being pregnant and I thought I could drop by and see her since I was in her area.
However, plans had changed, even though I didn’t know it yet. 🙂

Me: “Hi Emily! I thought I’d call and see how you are doing!!“

She whispered a soft “Hi”, and I instantly knew something was off.

Me: “Are you okay? Did I wake you up?” 

Emily: “I’m holding a brand new baby girl in my arms….”

Me: “You ARE?!!!” *and then I instantly burst into tears* hahaha!

6 days later, I was honored to meet Miss Phoenix Dahlia & shoot her newborn pictures.

It was the most special, precious, tender of days and these are some of my favorite newborn pictures!

Emily knitted this adorable sweater for Phoenix, as well as the little pumpkin
(and the turban she wore earlier!), so we did a little “Fall” session.
After all, an October Baby deserves some Autumnal fun. The scent of the lemongrass hung
in the cool breeze, leaves hushed in a slight raspiness as they brushed against each other,
and an Autumn Baby slept on a blanket on the lawn.

Phoenix Dahlia, it was a joy to take your newborn photos, and hold you for the
first time that October day! It’s been a lovely thing to get to know you since then!
I love you, sweet girl.

-JM