Had the wonderful time of taking baby Penelope’s first pictures. Born in October she was only two and a half weeks old. We spent the evening in the studio with the heater cranked up cooking us all out, but Penelope was comfortable. She never fell asleep and was awake for her first session. I know her parents were really hoping she would stay awake for the pictures as well. As a Photographer It doesn't matter to me if the baby is awake or asleep but I do prefer to let them fall asleep. With a new born the iris is not yet set and eyes can look solid black and or the baby just gets upset. Its also when they are asleep we can get those really precious poses and once they are positioned that is how they will stay. Either way how can you not get a great photo of a new born right?! Penelope was such a great baby never once did she cry or seem to get uncomfortable. Thanks for the great session Penelope! 
