My First Newborns - Joaquin & Helena

I was so lucky that I was able to participate in this photo session!  My friend Jen just had her twins at 36 weeks after a difficult pregnancy.  She did such an amazing job carrying them so far!  Her babies are simply precious!!  I was so excited when my friend Erin - of Erin Tukua Photography - asked me to join them for a newborn shoot.  Not only was I excited to see the babies and Jen, I couldn't wait to see Erin, who is 38 weeks pregnant - and working hard!  She has also had a difficult pregnancy so far, but has done so well carrying her son.  Erin is also a mother of twins so it was fun to talk twin stuff with both of them.  :)  Thanks for inviting me to assist and shoot with you, Erin!!

Since this is my first newborn shoot, I barely did any editing.  I'll be honest, newborns are a whole 'nother ball game!  To see how it should be done, check out Erin's fabulous photos of Joaquin & Helena.  Simply beautiful!

Now, let's get to the photos!

First, we have Miss Helena

And her big brother, Joaquin

Got a little smile from him

And now some more of Helena

She looks so much like her big sister in this one

And the two of them together.  So precious!

One of Momma and Joaquin

And... one of Erin in action at 38 weeks pregnant!