St. Louis Baby Photography | Cathy Hartman Photography

Even though it is cold and grey outside, Valentine’s Day has me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside!! Not only am I so grateful for the love of my family and dear friends, I can honestly say I LOVE what I do! Creating masterpieces for the amazing people I get to work with just warms my heart over and over again. My clients often ask me, “What do you like to photograph most?”

My response, “Whatever I am photographing at the moment.” I am inspired by Life and absolutely love any moment my clients feel worthy of capturing. Let’s face it; I never get bored with all the variety Life has to offer. So far this month, I’m having the time of my life shooting precious little ones. The sweet, stillness of newborns and curious personalities of babies and toddlers are so fun to work with. I just love the creative opportunities in these shoots. I believe children in general offer such a joyful innocence to the lens.

Aside from my photo sessions, I’ve also spent time this month meeting with Brides as wedding season is just around the corner. I’m anxious to hear stories of all the Valentine’s Day proposals and hoping for warmer weather for upcoming engagement sessions ~ although I was really wishing I had one scheduled yesterday in that beautiful snowfall!

The close of January brought a few new additions to Cathy Hartman photography. I’ve brought in some “behind the scenes” part-time help in Amy Greco! Amy is coming alongside to take care of some of the details that I don’t always have the time in my day to get to. She is currently updating some of the wording on my website, packages, programs, etc. to offer a more “creative voice.” If some of you were wondering if I’ve suddenly gained a new talent in my creative writing ability, well, that is probably Amy translating for me. I welcome Amy and look forward to the support she will offer me in the upcoming months.

In addition, I’ve introduced a new SENIOR ROLE MODEL program that I am really excited about. I am currently accepting applications for ROLE MODELS and will continue through March 1st. Watch my blog in March as I unveil my ROLE MODELS for the 2012-2013 season.

Until next Tuesday,

~ Cathy

At only eight days old, Camryn was very calm and content for her photo session ~ at least as long as we kept her tummy full!

What a lucky girl to have big brother Scott!

Awe!

I am thankful every day for being blessed with such a wonderful job. Singing and laughing with 2 year old Lillian made my day – what a sweetheart!

Not sure what’s going through her little mind right here, but I love this expression!

Belly laughs are awesome!

Happy 2nd Birthday Lilly!

There is nothing like a new baby all sweet and cuddly. Kynley was only 11 days old the day of her first photo shoot and such a doll to work with. What a fun job I have to meet wonderful families and their sweet new babies!

Looks like she already has daddy wrapped around her little finger!

I love this beautiful bunting her great grandma made for her!

She must too – look at that adorable little smile!

I’ve known Brian since he was a kid playing football with our son Chad so he almost feels like one of my kids. He now has a sweetheart of a wife, Laura and two beautiful children Hagen & Addison. I loved being able to spend some time with them recently and welcome baby Addison. Congratulations to a wonderful family! Feel free to leave them a comment on the blog.

Hagen is very proud to be a big brother!

Amazing what a bribe from dad to go to McDonald’s will do for a smile!

Addison was determined to stay awake and not miss a moment of her first photo shoot, but we did get a few sleepy baby shots. She is just precious!

Congratulations McAFee Family!

I always love newborn shoots and sweet baby Alaina was no exception! The session was even more special because she is the granddaughter of some great friends Greg & Angie. She was just precious, sleeping and posing like a little doll!

She even gave us a smile!

It was so much fun to be able to incorporate all the purple!

And her special blanket with her name on it!

Big Brother Justin is very proud of her!

What a cute nursery!

And I love the way her hair curls around the back of her head!

I could have held this little doll all day. Abigail is as sweet as they come. Congratulations Art & Becky!

So bright eyed already!

I love that her daddy made the drumsticks to be just her size.

All ready for her First Easter!

Yes, she is definitely a precious gift!

I couldn’t be happier for this wonderful couple and their precious Roman. Gina & Leo waited a long time for this little guy and he is perfect in every way. Love you guys!

Olivia was such a joy to work with at her 6 month shoot. She is so sweet and good natured – she even sat up all by herself. Check out the eyelashes on this girl – gorgeous!