Introducing…

December 3, 2009 | Filed Under Babies, Mine, Newborns | 11 Comments 

Well, Aris, Crystalyn, Beth and Tara were right on the date. Kim, Holly, Katie, Shannon, Allyson and Tara K were right on the sex. Elizabeth was the only one who came close to the right weight (but she knows I have little babies…).

Little Maura Clare made her grand entrance into the world last Tuesday, Nov. 24th after 20 (TWENTY?!) hours of labor. Right- didn’t see that one coming! She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and is sweet as can be. We’re so happy that she’s here, healthy and happy. And, *knock on wood*, she’s an extremely easy baby so far. We love her to pieces and are grateful that we get to spend the holidays together as a family with her.

Sweet Baby J ~ Riverside CA Newborn Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

June 8, 2009 | Filed Under Family, Newborns | 7 Comments 

She waited, and waited, and waited. (I say “she” because “he” wasn’t carrying this babe…) Baby J finally arrived on his due date. All 10 lbs. 2 oz. of him. And sweet as can be, let me tell you. (However, I’m told that he has an alter-ego that emerges in the wee hours of the night…)
Mama is a tiny little thing and she was a trooper during this pregnancy. I think they had no idea little J would be so big. Either way, they got one sweet baby, and are so happy he’s here and part of their family. Here he is, just less than 2 weeks old…

Here at Last ~ Rancho Cucamonga CA Newborn Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

March 30, 2009 | Filed Under Family, Newborns | 28 Comments 

What gentle people. What a soothing atmosphere their home has. They’ve been waiting for little V. for a long time. “I can’t believe she’s here. I just want to stay up at night and stare at her.”, Anne told me.
This is one beautiful baby, and she was a breeze to photograph. Barely a peep came from this tiny girl, and she was so patient with me, letting me turn her this way and that. She will certainly be loved.

A little sneak peek of what we captured on Saturday…

(And, if this post gets 25 comments - post them ABOVE - this sweet family will get a free print on me!)

Airshow ~ Inland Empire CA Child Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

March 28, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Mine, Newborns | 1 Comment 

I didn’t blog yesterday. Bad me. Broke my record, didn’t achieve my goal. Oh well… moving on.

Today was hot here- 90 degrees, my car said at one point (and I know that what my car says is ALWAYS right. Ha.). It was also the day of the airshow. And we happen to live sort of near the airport. My littles were THRILLED to sit out on the driveway and watch the planes fly overhead. Except that we waited and waited (it did finally start, however). Here are some shots of them waiting. Because they’re just dang cute.
And, my intention was to post a bunch of cool pictures of the airshow. Except that right as things started picking up, I had to run off to Rancho Cucamonga for a newborn session (I didn’t mind! She was a gem!). So, I didn’t get any shots of the cool airplanes, but at the bottom of this post, you can see the sweet little thing I DID get lots of pictures of. Her full sneak peek coming SOON!

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Bundle of Love ~ Redlands CA Newborn Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

March 9, 2009 | Filed Under Babies, Newborns | 5 Comments 

I had a hot date on Friday with this little man. What a keeper! He was as good as newborns come- sleepy and curly when I wanted him to be, awake and happy and curious towards the end of the session. (I’m heading back there later this week for some family shots- will post a few of those next week.) His folks tried to convince me that he was 9 1/2 lbs at birth. I didn’t believe them. (And for what it’s worth, they don’t believe it either.)
Tim and Sarah, thank you for allowing me an afternoon with your new little love.

(He informed me, quietly, that he really wants to be a pilot when he grows up. I told him I thought it was a good idea, and only later did I learn that his grandfather has a small plane. Perfect!)

And, because I think it’s SO STINKING CUTE, I had to post this picture again…

Names ~ Southern CA Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

March 6, 2009 | Filed Under Newborns | 6 Comments 

What’s in a name?
A LOT comes from a name. JT and I have strong opinions about names and what they mean. I happen to really love old names. The crying shame is, now everyone else seems to as well. I’m not into naming your kid the same thing as everyone else. However, I’m also not into made-up names. I love the name Ava- guess what? So does everyone else. So there goes Ava, off my list. Too bad!

Old names have history and depth and character. Many of these names come from generations back on one’s family tree. I love that. My maternal grandmother was Miriam. Thus, we named our little one after her. Miriam- that was Moses’s sister. Talk about old. And Elias? Look him up in the Bible. He’s there. And, we named him that for a very specific reason- the meaning of his name.

I just got a lovely card in the mail from a friend of mine. On the front of the card is a beautiful baby. On the back is the name, “Josephine Ruth”, and it goes on to list the details as baby announcements do. Josephine Ruth. I love this name. It is old and deep.
I know an Emeline, a Cora, a Violet, a Samuel, a Charles, a Lucy, an Annabelle, a Joseph, a Rebekah, and now a Josephine. All are children- all under the age of 5. I think these children will grow to be good, strong people. Because they have good strong names.

I had the privilege of spending some time today with this sweet boy (appropriately named after his father and grandfather- what great importance!), and he was just about as perfect as a newborn could be for a photo session. I will post a real sneak peek soon, but here’s one to keep you interested…

Boys This Season ~ Inland Empire Newborn Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

December 16, 2008 | Filed Under Newborns | 3 Comments 

I had another opportunity this past week to photograph a newborn. I LOVE newborns! They’re just so… fresh. So sweet and innocent and beautiful and new. I’m in awe at the beauty and wonder of a new life each time I’m close to one of these sweet little people. My friend Michelle had this beautiful baby boy last week and I’m so happy for them and their family. Congrats to all of you! Here are a few of the shots we got of sweet baby B. He’s a keeper! Not a peep, the entire time. What a gem!

Two For The Price Of One ~ Riverside CA Newborn Photographer ~ Rachel Clare

December 12, 2008 | Filed Under Newborns | 11 Comments 

What sweet little boys! And how lovely is their mother. I loved every second of this 2-hour shoot yesterday. I LOVE newborns! Here are two beautiful baby boys who are clearly going to be the closest of friends. Carrie, thank you. I appreciate getting to come and do this yesterday!