Last week I got to reconnect with an old friend - Josh Bauder! My husband Sunil and Josh went to high school together, and Josh and I have been playing music together for years. He's even written me a piece or two! :) That's right - Josh is an amazing composer and has been since high school. Talk about a genius; this guy is waaay too smart! When he isn't writing, reading, studying, or dreaming about music, Josh enjoys wooing the old ladies at the nearby nursing home and long walks on the (frozen Minnesotan) beach.... :)

Since Josh is getting a whole lot more business composing and performing (go check out his website!), he needed some amazing headshots... and of course called me up. :) So where do you go for a session in the middle of winter in MN? A parking garage of course! 

Thanks so much for braving the cold with me, Josh! :) 

This is the shoot that I've been waiting over a month for!! Today I'm introducing you to Elena Marie - my brand new niece! She was born on March 4th up in MN and I was able to drive up this last weekend to see her. Just like her parents and big brother, Elena has a FULL (and I mean FULL) head of dark hair and beautiful olive skin.

It's always so fun to photograph new babies - but especially when they're related to you. :) 

Elena was given a little green dress by a friend of the family, and my sister couldn't wait to use it for the photos. 

BABY FEET! 

I really couldn't get over how much hair this little princess has... it's just so pretty!

Rolls and wrinkles - isn't it funny how they're only adorable on little babies? :) 

Leo kept a close watch on his younger sister the entire time... mostly because he wanted to be in the photos too. :) 

He's pretty obsessed with kissing and holding Elena - SO cute!

My sister seriously looks amazing for having two kids in the past two years.... I hope I look that good when I have kids! :)

I can't believe these two have been married for almost 4 years now... it just seems like yesterday I photographed their wedding! I love that they keep laughing together... :)

So sweet... 

Jose is one proud papa!

So glad I could finally meet her! Congratulations, Mel and Jose! :)