Jennifer Rittenberry Photography

Fine Art Newborn and Maternity Photographer

Monthly Archives: February 2015

02.26.15

Louisville KY Baby Photographer | Vintage Baby Mini Session | Raylan | www.jlritt.com

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It’s so much fun being a Louisville KY Baby Photographer! This little hunk is only 8 months old, believe it or not. He’s a whopping 20+ lbs and is already cutting a mouthful of teeth and wearing 12 month clothing! I don’t know how his mommy feels, but I can surely say that this tiny dude is trying to grow up way too fast. He was even standing up during our session. Be on the lookout, because this one is on the move!

Louisville KY Baby Photographer | Jennifer Rittenberry Photography | www.jlritt.com

Overalls Sew Whimsey, Blanket Little Ireland Knits, Rustic Bed – made by my awesome brother for my birthday present last Summer

This kid’s face says it all!!

Overalls Sew Whimsey, Rustic Bed – made by my awesome brother for my birthday present last Summer

Overalls Sew Whimsey

Blanket Devoted Knits, Bonnet – made by me 🙂

Blanket Devoted Knits, Bonnet – made by me 🙂

Overalls Jennley Studios, Basket My New Love

Overalls Jennley Studios, Blanket Devoted Knits, Bucket JD Vintage

As you can see, Raylan has so much personality already! I cannot wait to see him back for his first birthday cake smash session; mom has a “mustache” theme picked out and already brainstorming on some ideas. One thing is for sure, he will be donning a mustache like the baby did in The Addams Family. Anyone remember his name? Pubert Addams! That’s your useless trivia for the day to go along with the blast from the past tv series. Who knows what I’m talking about or am I just showing my age? hehe!!

Vintage Baby Mini Sessions are on the rise and in high demand. BOOK NOW to claim your spot before I fill up. I can tell you that I’m already 85% full from now until peak season in Fall, so please do us both a favor and get on my calendar before it’s too late. Nothing pains me worse than having to turn away these sweet babies <3

Jennifer Rittenberry Photography specializes in newborn, baby, family, child and maternity photography in Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding areas including but not limited to Mount Washington.

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February 27, 2015 - 1:29 pm

Michele Maloney - Oh my word. Could this Louisville baby be anymore handsome? Those eyes are incredible. I love the set up. Absolutely beautiful portrait work!ReplyCancel
February 27, 2015 - 5:02 pm

Sueann - I love the warm colors and he is just too cute! Beautiful work!!! I would love to visit you when I come to Louisville KY!ReplyCancel
February 27, 2015 - 6:27 pm

SugaShoc Photography - OMG! Sooo cute! I love these baby photographs! I cannot believe he is only 8 months old! Love your setups and your vintage style.ReplyCancel
February 27, 2015 - 10:00 pm

Nicola - I cannot believe Raylan is only 8 months old! That’s a reminder as to how important milestone sessions by a baby photographer are in documenting a little one’s growth. I’m really glad he is coming back for his 1st birthday cake smash… I can’t wait to see those photos! He’s going to be melting hearts all over Louisville Kentucky 😉ReplyCancel
March 1, 2015 - 5:21 am

tccba - Such a beautiful baby photography session! This little guy is adorable. I love all the outfits and props in these photos. I will be looking for this little cutie’s first birthday session!ReplyCancel
March 1, 2015 - 5:49 am

Jenny - Baby Raylan is adorable and I love the outfits he had for his shoot. Beautiful!ReplyCancel
March 1, 2015 - 5:29 pm

Nicole Miller - Oh my goodness!!! Talk about cuteness overload!! Great outfits and great shots!ReplyCancel
March 2, 2015 - 3:53 am

Kathy - Absolutely adorable! You’re such a talented baby photographer! The Louisville KY area is lucky to have you!ReplyCancel
March 2, 2015 - 2:12 pm

Corey Sewell - He is absolutely adorable! Beautiful baby portraits and I love the props you used to style his session!ReplyCancel
March 2, 2015 - 9:33 pm

Cynthia - ummm pretty sure the cutest baby ever lives in Louisville Kentucky!!!!
Such a great photo session!!!ReplyCancel
March 9, 2015 - 11:54 pm

Tammie - I know the cutest baby ever! My grand baby of course. Precious gift from God. ALL MY BABIES ARE.ReplyCancel

02.19.15

Louisville KY Baby Photographer | Vintage Baby Mini Sessions | NOW BOOKING | www.jlritt.com

I had some of the cutest babies to come to see me in my studio for Valentine’s Day. We had so much fun with these mini sessions that I am going to add a “Vintage Baby Mini Session” to my lineup for limited release through the Summer! More details below, but first, let’s ooh and ahh over these adorable little sweethearts!

Left: Fluff from Oh So Fleeting, Romper with matching lace headwrap from My Darling Emma.

Right: Fur from Little Ireland Knits, Romper with matching headband from Cricket + Bean.

Felted furs can be found at Little Ireland Knits.

Top: Romper from Mapleseeds Photography & Design, Bottom Left: (mommy provided!), Bottom Right: Hand knitted shorties by yours truly!

Just like with the Valentine’s minis and all of my newborn sessions, I am now offering buy modafinil walgreens fully styled sessions with the Vintage Baby Minis for my older infants. This includes vintage attire for ages 6 months up to 2 years old. I have a full line of vintage inspired baby clothing and props to add the perfect touch to my sweetly simple setups. From quilts to fluffs to tiebacks to crates to overalls to rompers and flokati rugs, I’ve got you covered! Simple elegance with a touch of whimsy. A sneak peek of what these mini sessions are all about is shown below! I have SO MANY goodies lined up for these and can’t wait to wow you with them!! Book Now and reserve your spot for your Vintage Baby today!

Included with your session you will enjoy:

Set of 3 mini accordion brag books, (1) 11×14 Print, (2) 5×7 Prints & (1) sheet of 8 wallets.

Left: Bucket JD Vintage, Quilt is an awesome thrift find 🙂

Right Top: Fluff Oh so Fleeting, Wrap Dolly Priss

Bottom Right: Bonnet Adorned Knits, Mini Blanket Little Ireland Knits, Overalls Jennley Studio by Bailey and Jennifer.

Jennifer Rittenberry Photography specializes in newborn, baby, family, child and maternity photography in Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding areas including but not limited to Mount Washington.

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02.17.15

Louisville KY Newborn Photographer | Madeline | www.jlritt.com

This is going to be an exciting year to be a Louisville KY Newborn Photographer! My first newborn to kick off the New Year was sweet little Miss Madeline. It’s hard to believe that just 2 short years ago I was photographing her big sister’s Senior photos. I can only imagine the surprised faces when Mom and Dad found out they had this little angel on the way. Nonetheless, her presence has reshaped this family in a wonderful way and you can see the love exuding from both mom and sister when they came to see me.

Mother and her 2 lovely daughters

I always get the same couple of questions about posing: “Why do you twist the baby up like a pretzel?” or “Why do you pose them like that, it looks unnatural?” Simple answers are Osterholz-Scharmbeck “Because I can” and “Because they can only bend like this for a few short weeks out of the womb.” Now, I want you to understand that I’m not being smug or arrogant when I say that. I’m saying it because I have been properly trained in this skill and know how to pose the baby safely. Not all babies can fold like a pretzel or do that highly sought after “froggy pose,” but it takes a trained professional such as myself to know how to execute it properly and to know when a baby just can’t do a pose. You should never try to force a baby to do anything. It’s also important to know that following my prep guide properly is also key, because without a deep sleeping baby, none of these poses would be possible. All of my newborn clients are sent this prep info prior to their sessions (not available for purchase).

I love this series from her session with the soft pink tones and how well they compliment her skin. I am a sucker for all things vintage / romantic or whimsical! These dainty tiebacks from Luneberry and Dear Felicity, along with coordinating wraps from Dolly Priss and Itsy Bitsy Blooms (sparkle wrap) fit the bill . Gorgeous lacey backdrop is from Rose and Ruffles.

Poses shown from the top: Froggy, Timber, and bottom 3 are various angels of the Womb Pose.

In my Full Newborn Sessions, I include 2 backdrops for beanbag posing that the parents can give their input on color or leave it to photographer’s choice. Here, I used another posing fabric from Roses and Ruffles, a purple lattice bonnet from Tanyas Tangles and a cream dainty knit bonnet from Emma Ruth Designs.

After I finished up with the beanbag shots, we moved on to some prop shots and these are a handful of my favorites. Purple wrap with matching bonnet is from Amos and Sawyer. Vintage floral crown can be found at The Birds Nest Props.

A few behind the scenes moments captured. I just love how sweet and simple these are. These would be the types of photos I would look back on and cherish if I were a new mom as well.

Behind the scenes

Book your newborn session with me!

Jennifer Rittenberry Photography specializes in newborn, baby, family, child and maternity photography in Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding areas including but not limited to Mount Washington.

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February 17, 2015 - 12:32 am

Sarah Hill - Jennifer, you are such an inspiration! I absolutely love your work and hope I can take photos as beautiful as yours one day!! You should offer a workshop, I know people would love it! I think my zip is too close to yours, but you could definitely get some aspiring newborn photographers!!!ReplyCancel
- February 17, 2015 - 11:32 pm
  
  Jennifer Rittenberry Photography - Thank you Sarah! Unfortunately, I am not able to teach due to confidentiality clauses in the workshops that I have attended. Rachel Vanoven is my mentor and offers excellent workshops, both online and in person. http://WWW.rachelvanoven.comReplyCancel
February 17, 2015 - 12:47 am

Florence Trauth - Jennifer is a very talented photographer. My friends and family can’t get enough of Lil Maddie’s photos. Poor Maddie was having tummy problems the day of her photo shoot but you would never know it by looking at her pictures. Jennifer was so patient and caring. I love my pictures. Thank you Jennifer.ReplyCancel
- February 17, 2015 - 11:33 pm
  
  Jennifer Rittenberry Photography - I almost forgot about the tummy problems Maddie had that day. Can you believe that? She pooped on me 5 times that day now that I think back. lol. I am so glad I was able to capture these for you!!ReplyCancel
February 17, 2015 - 11:09 pm

Sueann - These images are priceless! I love every single one of them. From the poses to all the props and lighting. The colors are also amazing and soft. Louisville KY is so lucky to have such an amazing newborn photographer in their area.ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 12:04 am

Hannah Drews Photography - These are gorgeous newborn portraits. I love how you explain that you pose them like this because they can only do this for such a short amount of time! Such a beautiful Louisville family!ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 1:58 am

Jenny Storment - Madeline is so precious and I love the newborn photography you did of her she is beyond adorable.ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 2:48 am

daria - what gorgeous newborn photos! beautiful posing, colour, and props!ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 3:14 am

Dawn - This is so sweet!! I love how this turned out. The images are so soft and precious. Amazing. This Louisville KY family is going to be over the moon. Amazing newborn photographer!ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 7:59 pm

Brenden - These newborn photos are just sweet perfection. I love all the pink colors, and wraps you used. And I think its great to let expecting mom know..well what to expect!The behind the scenes photos ware a nice little glimpse into the newborn photography world too!ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 8:19 pm

Corey - Beautiful family! I love the ones with Mom and big sister and the props you used during her newborn session are so sweet!ReplyCancel
February 18, 2015 - 8:57 pm

martha - Wonderful images! This family is so lucky to have chosen you to be their Louisville KY Newborn Photographer!ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 1:29 am

Emily Supiot - These are just perfect. So tiny and delicate. I love newborn photography and these are just fantastic.ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 4:33 am

Amanda - I love this Louisville newborn session. The images of mom and baby are my favorite. it makes my momma heart swell. Great newborn photography.ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 12:16 pm

Shannon Dickson - These are beautiful portraits of this newborn baby girl. I am sure these Louisville parents are delighted to have such great images of their daughter.ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 6:44 pm

Dawn Potter - I can certainly sew why this Louisville family hired you to be their newborn photographer. Your work is gorgeous! I love the behind the scenes photos that you’ve included in your post as well. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 7:54 pm

tccba - You are so right about all the safety aspects here! Having a newborn photographer trained in safety is crucial. This baby may have been a late surprise to her parents, but I think that just means she has a special purpose here, and you have documented her first days of life beautifully. I hope we get to see her Louisville senior portrait session by you years from now too!ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 9:33 pm

Michele Maloney - What great information, and lovely newborn photos! It’s great to prepare all of the Louisville mommas out their for a beautiful experience creating art!ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 9:34 pm

Esther Edith - Gorgeous newborn portraits! Families in Louisville KY are so blessed to have access to your amazing newborn photographyReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 11:36 pm

Jessica C - What an adorable newborn session! Louisville is lucky to have such a wonderful photographer!ReplyCancel
February 19, 2015 - 11:41 pm

Kasi Reuther - The first newborn image is just stunning, it made me stop and look at it for a minute.

What a wonderful Louisville newborn photographer.ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 2:33 am

Kathy - GORGEOUS! You are a very talented newborn photographer! It takes a lot of expertise to master this area of photography! Louisville KY is lucky to have you!ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 5:58 am

RobynK - Three beautiful ladies – mama and big sister are lucky you were able to capture such a special moment in their lives with the newborn sister in their lives. What a fantastic newborn photography session <3ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 1:26 pm

Jennifer Lee - Your images are stunning, I love this newborn session in every way. Great job, I am sure they must be thrilled.ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 4:08 pm

Melissa D. - I can see why this Louisville family contacted you to be there newborn photographer! These images are absolutely beautiful.ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 8:42 pm

Allison Anderson - I think you did a great job of both the newborn photos and explaining why some newborn photographers do what they do! You have captured some lovely photos of this Louisville KY baby and her family.ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 8:56 pm

Nicola - Newborn safety is so important and I really like that you’ve taken the time to explain that you know how to pose babies safely. Newborn photography is a special skill and it’s essential to know how to handle little ones in their first days of life. It’s important for parents-to-be in Louisville to see that you not only create beautiful portraits, but that you are a responsible newborn photographer and take their babies’ care seriously. Great post!ReplyCancel

02.15.15

Louisville KY Newborn Photographer | TWINS Outdoor Newborn Session | Ari and Olivia | www.jlritt.com

Blustery cold wintery days like today have me thinking back on how much fun Summer is and all the fun things that are to come in the months ahead. Strolling down memory lane today has me reminiscing on how much I love being a Louisville KY Newborn Photographer and the twins outdoor newborn session that I shot several months ago of the adorable boy / girl twins, Ari and Olivia. I love outdoor newborn sessions for a couple of reasons. First, you don’t have to constantly worry if the baby is warm enough; I only shoot these sessions when it’s 82° and warmer. Second, I have several different vignettes to stage my shots with at gorgeous locations around town that I have previously scouted out. Last, but certainly not least, if you shoot late enough in the day then you’re sure to catch some gorgeous sunsets! Here a just a handful of my favorites when scrolling back through their session this afternoon. At the bottom of the post, be sure to read up on some helpful tips for shooting outdoors!

Meet Ari, I just adore how peaceful this little prince is here in this field!

This organic wool mini blanket from Mama Knits is a staple in my outdoor sessions. I love all the beautiful tones in it that pull from nature.

His sister, Olivia, was just as peacefully asleep as he was and enjoying a light summer breeze during her setup.

Dreamy golden mini blanket from Tanya’s Tangles matched perfectly to the sunflower tieback that I found at Sixpence & Sage. Both, paired with the surroundings and the olive toned bucket, made for a beautiful setup.

A good thing about working with twins is, you can always work whichever one is done eating first or is settled the most. Olivia was in a good deep sleep by this time and slept like an angel for me while her bubby was grabbing a snack! As you can see below, I love organic, natural, wispy looking setups when outdoors.

Bonnet and matching fluff from Beautiful Ewe, Wrap by Itsy Bitsy Blooms and organic nest from Avonli Cottage.

Tieback below came in a beautiful 3pc set from Snippets Props.

Icy Blue fluff from Beautiful Ewe.

This gorgeous headband by Lela worked so well with Olivia’s sweet little face, don’t you think?

I saved my favorite for last. Brother and Sister all snuggled up together. They slept so well and soothed each other when they were side by side. <3 Tieback is from the 3pc set I got from Snippets, wraps are from Stitches by Sarah & mini blanket is from Mama Knits.

A few tips for shooting outdoors:

1) Bring bug spray, generally an OFF Clip-On works well and it won’t rub off on baby.

2) Don’t forget to take all of your makeup off before the session! It melts in humid temps and *really* stings when it gets into your eyes.

3) I like shooting in open shade, but if you can’t find shade, bring something to make your own!

4) If it’s TOO HOT for YOU, then it’s definitely TOO HOT for BABY! Keep in mind that temp needs to be *at least* 82°F in order to have a successful outdoor session (unless you plan to tote a heater around the whole time on top of the mountain of props you brought with you).

5) If you take one piece of advise from me today, do yourself a favor and buy a collapsible wagon to drag all of your props around! I learned this one the hard way!

6) If you struggle with angles, how to pose baby safely or working with newborns in general, please check out my fabulous mentor, Rachel Vanoven. She offers wonderful teaching / guidance. I highly recommend both of her In-Person and Online workshops!

If you found this post interesting or would like to suggest a post topic, please leave a comment below. As always, thank you for reading and more up to date photos and posts can be found on my Facebook Page & Website.

Jennifer Rittenberry Photography specializes in newborn, baby, family, child and maternity photography in Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding areas including but not limited to Mount Washington.

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February 20, 2015 - 3:41 pm

Corey - Such beautiful babies and I love these outdoor newborn photos! Makes me look forward to summer!ReplyCancel
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  Esther Edith - Absolutely adorable newborn portraits! Louisville is lucky to have your newborn photography talents. 🙂ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 8:44 pm

Sueann - This is a beautiful outdoor newborn session! The twins look so comfy and relaxed in each photo. I love the colors you chose to use as well as the edit. Thanks for posting tips on shooting outdoors! Amazing photos!ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 9:08 pm

jiyeonallen - what a beautiful session! I love twins! You did an amazing job!ReplyCancel
February 20, 2015 - 9:56 pm

martha - BEAUTIFUL!!! My favorite is the one with the lavender fluff, stunning!!! Mom and Dad must be so pleased to have chosen you as their Louisville KY Newborn Photographer. Thank you for the tips.ReplyCancel
February 21, 2015 - 3:26 am

tccba - Such a beautiful outdoor newborn twin session! These babies are just darling! They look so comfortable and peaceful. I love the props too. And such great tips for shooting babies outdoors!ReplyCancel
February 24, 2015 - 12:26 am

Alexia Garcia - Newborn sessions are always my favorite! These two little angels are absolutely gorgeous! Congrats to mommy and daddy for their new beautiful addition to their family! You indeed are a very talented Louisville Newborn PhotographerReplyCancel
February 24, 2015 - 1:48 am

Harshita malhotra - Beautiful Twins newborn session!!! one thing that drew me to go through each and every picture was how beautifully you have tackled the outdoor session. All the pictures are so beautiful…love the fact that you have shared all the vendors you have worked withReplyCancel
February 24, 2015 - 2:14 am

Jennifer - Jennifer rittenberry photography you are an amazing newborn photographer. I love all the variety of these two twins. They are so adorable, I love the colors used in the wraps and headbands towards the end! Definitely have the feeling spring is coming for some warmer weather and more outdoor newborn sessions!ReplyCancel