I went out to El Dorado at Shayla’s grandparent’s house for a “sitting-up stage” session. I also photographed Shayla as a newborn so it was so special to see her grow and her personality shine.
Each stage of baby-hood is so different from newborn to sitting-up to turning one-year. Each session is special, but the “sitting-up” session is full of smiles, connecting with the camera and lots and lots of thigh rolls – my favorite! This is actually my favorite time to photograph babies since they are oh-so-sweet and aren’t running away from the camera yet.
![Baby girl with blue eyes](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_1.jpg)
![Baby and mom on bed](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_2.jpg)
Fresh linens and cottons provide such a cozy and natural setting for snuggles and photos.
![Smiling baby and mom](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_3.jpg)
![Family photos by entry door](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_4.jpg)
I loved shooting in front of the entry way to this beautiful new “French Country” house intricately designed by grandma.
![Smiling baby with bow](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_5.jpg)
![Baby with floral crown family photo](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_6.jpg)
This a great example of how to mix colors in all of the different outfits.
![Baby with flower crown](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_7.jpg)
![Family photo with baby](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/El-Dorado-Family-Photography_8.jpg)
Let’s start planning your session!