We've Moved!

What to do on a beautiful Sunday while the Masters is on? Head out into the sunshine and design a new blog! Yes, it is long overdue, but I am proud to send you all on over to the new blog. Old posts can all be found there, but what is most exciting is that I will now be able to post your preview images NICE AND BIG!!!!

Go on, take a look!

http://www.heidihope.com/blog

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Newborn baby boy A. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England newborn photographer creates sleeping newborn baby portraits

Another baby boy to share with you today. He was just as adorable and just as sleepy! In fact, lasting under two hours, I think this was my shortest newborn session ever. Baby A was born about a week late and was a big baby. Add that to the fact that his family drove from Cape Cod for their session, and I wasn't sure how sleepy he would be. Well, A got right down to business and we were able to get some adorable portraits before he woke up for the day! Enjoy your preview mom and Meme!

Newborn baby boy L. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England newborn baby portrait photographer creates

Did anyone catch NBC's Today Show yesterday? The two newborn photographers featured have been constant inspiration to me since my beginnings in photographing newborns. If you get a chance, check out the segment and you can see a little bit of what newborn photographers do to catch those teeny newborns sleeping.



This little man ended the streak of not-so-sleepy newborns that have been visiting the studio. Those feisty girls have been giving me a run for my money! I got to end the week with two baby boys full of chubbiness, smiles, and sleep! L was a complete dream boat... the lips, the lashes... photographer's dream! Enjoy your preview mom ;0)

Another first birthday bash! Baby R's one year old cake smash. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England baby photographer

Do I get to photograph the cutest babies, or do I get to photograph the cutest babies?! Baby R lives right around the corner from me and I was so glad to meet her and her mommy. We celebrated her first birthday in style with a cake smash of course (is there any other way?). This girl was a peanut but she was on the move. She gave mom and I a good workout! Enjoy your preview ;0)

Newborn baby O. Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England newborn baby photographer creates natural light newborn portraits

This beautiful baby girl came to the studio this week and she continued the trend of not-so-sleepy newborns I've been having lately! You would never know it from the portraits, however. She is certainly a sleeping beauty! I have to give credit to mom who relentlessly cluster-fed her to help get these shots! Mom and dad came in for their maternity session in February so I couldn't wait to meet the new addition. Enjoy your preview mom and dad. I loved seeing you again and meeting your beautiful baby girl.

Birthday Boy S! Rhode Island and Massachusetts baby photographer creates first birthday one year old baby portraits in warwick ri baby studio

Wow! It has been one busy week! Lot's of new babies born, first birthdays celebrated, and a few little ones still left to visit the studio tomorrow. This job is certainly full of joyful moments! This little man was one of my two first birthdays this week. He was absolutely adorable and my camera loved him. Enjoy your preview mom and dad.

Baby E, my newest niece! Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn baby portrait photographer creates spring and easter newborn baby portraits

I am so proud to introduce you to my new niece, baby E. I could have held her all day yesterday! She was wide awake at the beginning of our session so I had some extra time getting to cuddle her to sleep. I 'm pretty sure she just wanted to play with her Aunty! She already knows how much fun I am! She was good to me though and had a nice little sleepy period so we could get some of the shots you see below. At two weeks old (I may be biased) she was a total doll face! Enjoy your preview mom and dad ;0)

Local flooding of the Pawtuxet river in Warwick Rhode Island.

I grew up eating globs of cookie dough from Dear Hearts while throwing stones off of the bridge and into the Pawtuxet River. We have had some impressive weather lately, and when I heard that the Pawtuxet was reaching record flood stages, I had to grab my camera and catch some of history being made. The first photos are from Pawtuxet Village (right near our rehearsal dinner spot!), where the Pawtuxet meets Narragansett Bay. The second are from a spot on Elmwood ave where the bridge is closed. Pardon my shaky hands. Pouring rain, slow shutter speed, plus holding an umbrella with one hand, does not for good pictures make!

6 month old twins! New England baby photographer creates studio baby portraits for 6 month old twin boys.

These two cuties came to visit the studio this weekend and I had so much fun with mom and dad trying to get both of their attention at the same time! They had such distinctly different personalities, it was fun to watch. We got lots of adorable individual shots as well as some portraits together that are so sweet. Twins are definitely double the cuteness!

Baby E, on the move! Rhode Island portrait photographer creates in studio first birthday baby portraits

Baby E and his parents came to visit on Saturday and boy did he give me a workout! He was so adventurous, we had to be very creative to catch him on camera! At the end of the session we finally cleared everything out of the middle of the studio and just let him run wild. That's when we got some of the biggest smiles. I can't wait for the warm (and dry!) weather so we can start heading outdoors for these sessions.

It was so much fun to see you all again L family. Enjoy your preview!

Baby girl O, 6 months old. Rhode Island and Massachusetts baby photographer creates 6 month old baby portraits in warwick ri portrait studio

This weekend was lots of fun as I got to spend my Saturday with four sweet babies at the studio. You may remember this adorable baby girl from her newborn session here. This time the family came down to RI to visit me at the studio and I was so thrilled to see them all again. O is still a little doll baby like the weeks after she was born. Big blue eyes and lots of smiles. I know I say it all of the time, but I just love 6 month olds! Enjoy your preview mom and dad!

Newborn baby boy! Rhode Island and Massachusetts newborn photographer creates studio newborn portraits.

This little man came to visit the studio last week and he was awake and ready to party! What do you do with a newborn who won't sleep??? Well, I must say, my mom's beautiful knit cocoons came in handy! Snuggled up inside was pretty much the only place he would sleep outside of his parents' arms. I just adored his sweet little profile and spikey hair. What a cutie!