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Wrapped.

I fell in love right there... as soon as I took that first picture of Carrie's little Lily snugly wrapped in a soft cream gauze. From her sweet little face peeking out of the gauze at the top to the soft impression of her tiny toes pressed against the material at the bottom. In my eyes, it was a perfect combination. That was nearly two years ago. Since then, I have evolved my wraps to include two babies and also tried out different wrapping materials and techniques! I have always loved the look of a swaddled newborn, so cozy in the blanket, but I always found blankets to be too bulky, distracting the viewer from the true subject of the picture. After wrapping many babies, there are several techniques and materials that I have found to work best when wrapping the little ones. Check back on the blog soon for some exciting news :)

Lily | June 2006

Brock | November 2006

Kate | March 2007

Tyler | April 2007

Anni + Addi | May 2007

a blue candy baby.

Sorry we have both been MIA for the last month or so. We have both been very busy with the holiday rush. As soon as we both get caught up again we will try and post more. We have both photographed TONS of newborns this fall, so we have plenty to share when we find the spare time ;). Thanks to those who leave such kind comments :)

Last week I went out and photographed Stacy Wasmuth's newest little one. Many photographers are probably familiar with her stunning work. It's always fun photographing a photographer, because I can often try out some crazy ideas that I wouldn't regularly do with clients. Her little Elijah was such a sweetheart and was the perfect little model! I very much enjoyed my stay out in Indianapolis! Here are just a few from my trip.

Elijah | 11 days
window left
5D, 85mm 1.8
1/320, f/2, 800iso

Elijah | 11 days
sunset
5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
1/250, f/2.8, 250iso

Elijah | 11 days
sunset
5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
1/250, f/2.8, 500iso

Elijah | 12 days
windows were ceiling level to the front, back, and left.
5D, 50mm 1.4
1/250, f/2, 640iso

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curly girly.

This baby girl was still quite the pro at curling up. Such a sweet little peanut.

Abigail | 6 days

5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
window right.
1/250th, f/3.2
640iso

5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
window right.
1/250th, f/3.2
800iso

5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
window right.
1/250th, f/3.2
800iso

© brittany woodall

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Texture.

Ya, I like that, too!

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my black!

...as Britt mentions below :)
I know it will be a long wait to get any news on the book, so just to keep you all checking back, we'll post babies! Here's baby Sidney!

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on black.

I had neglected my black backdrop for months. Carrie reminded me how beautifully it can photograph this week. After I saw one of her gorgeous pictures on the black, which I fell in love with immediately, I promised to make myself use it this weekend. Sure, funky blankets with awesome textures are great, but I love the simplicity and mood captured on the black velvet. Maybe she will share a few of her newborn girl from this week too. They were all beautiful.

erin | 4 weeks

5D, 50mm f/1.2
f/3.5
1/250
320iso

3 windows, left

5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
f/3.2
1/250
320iso

3 windows, left

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A new mama feeling.

There is something amazing to be seen between a mama and her new baby in those first few days and weeks. I'm not a mom myself, but I have been lucky enough to witness the bond formed between a mother and her new child. It was incredible. I can't wait for that moment myself. Next time you go into a newborn session look for that connection. It's there. Capture it.

Taken in Carrie's studio.
Tech info: glass doors right.
5D, 100mm 2.8 macro
1/250
f3.2
500iso

© brittany woodall

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Triplets vs Britt + Carrie

We have always wanted to photograph newborn twins together... we one upped that! 8 weeks olds to boot!

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The back.

Just to show you what we were thinking. We want the first 85% of the book to be full bleed and "matted" images... a showcase of images! And the last 15% would be tech info - both camera and set up and any other thoughts on that image. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST AND FEEDBACK! We will post to the blog as we know of updates ourselves!

Interested?

Britt and I have talked about this for over a year now. And we are going to pursue it. We would appreciate your thoughts on our vision. Here's a little blurb on what our BOOK would be all about:

barebaby | The Workbook™

For the collector and photographer alike, barebaby is a book filled with captivating artworks from baby photographers Carrie Sandoval and Brittany Woodall. The book is also a detailed workbook, containing descriptions of the many techniques used to achieve the distinct baby portraits found among the pages of barebaby. From the camera settings to the camera angle and use of light, this collection of images and helpful text combine to form a true workshop in a book.

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