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heaven sent | Houston Newborn Photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:00:18 +0000

When I was pregnant with my baby girl, I just could not wait to see her face, to hold her in my arms, to smell her sweet smell. I couldn’t wait to dress her in dresses and sing songs and play tea party with her. I remember just sitting there, in the final days of pregnancy, anxious and full of excitement to meet her. And now she’s four. 4. And now I get to watch her pretend and see her dress up and play make believe and thank God for rainbows and unicorns. Now she’s a little girl full of wonder and excitement and overflowing with love. I am so thankful that God gave me a little girl.

And I know the parents of this sweet little baby are thankful as well. I know that they are probably looking forward to the dress up and tea parties and make-up. But more importantly, I know that right now, they are cherishing every single moment they have with her. Savoring her sweet newborn scent, counting her toes and curling her fingers around theirs, amazed at her beauty that they’ve waited forever to see.

PS, Thank you for choosing me and thank you for our conversation! Thank you for your mama being there and her lovely company. Thank you for letting me capture just a part of your sweet story.

I just couldn’t wait until Friday to show these to you

simply | Houston and Cypress Newborn Photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:49:34 +0000

simply wonderful. simply beautiful. simply loved. simply wanted. simply nurtured. simply.

Newborn babies have only the most simple requirements…to be loved, to be fed, to be held. And when one welcomes a newborn baby into their family, you just can’t imagine your life anyother way. Especially since this new being has been hoped for, prayed for and loved long before you ever knew they would exist. What an amazing blessing it is to know that each baby–each of us–had been planned for long before we ever arrived.

meet this simply gorgeous little boy.

I just love it when they open their teeny little mouths when they sleep

newborn goodness | Cypress Newborn Photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:49:12 +0000

Everytime I get to photograph one, it all comes rushing back: the quiet days just home from the hospital, the hours and hours of cuddling this new little gift, the feeling that I might break this brand new being. Really, what was God thinking when He gave us these without a manual?! I remember when I was getting ready to bring my first born home. As we were packing up, I was thinking to myself “are they really going to let me take him home?” Thank God that He is constantly giving us what we need to handle things like this.

I have to tell you this little story, while I’m thinking of it. My firstborn was about a week late and we were scheduled to go in for induction on Friday morning. Well, Thursday evening, my hubby and I were watching TV on the couch. I felt this strange thump that I hadn’t felt before, but it wasn’t painful or anything. I shook it off and just thought it was this guy running out of room. We went to bed and at about 2:30 in the morning, my water broke as I rolled over. When I told my husband, his response was that I had just had an accident. Um, no, I’m pretty sure I would know. So I get up, call the doctor, while he goes back to bed. Grr!! The doctor told me to come in. So I relayed that info to my lovely husband. He said he wanted to sleep 5 more minutes, then he had to take a shower. Double Grrr! Hello!! I’m in labor here! As it turned out. He could have taken a nap and then a shower and then gotten breakfast because Darius didn’t arrive until 2:30 that afternoon. Anyway, this is just his disposition. While I tend to freak out and over analyze and, well, not relax, he’s calm cool and collected. Ok, back to this beautiful little newborn…

I got a call from this little girl’s daddy the day they were inducing asking if I was available the following week for photos of their impending arrival. I chuckled to myself because I guess I never really expected someone to be calling on the actual day of the birth. This daddy is prepared! take a look at their sweet bundle of joy

sunbeams out of the clouds

Christie Lacy Photography — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:06:25 +0000

Faith is the strength by which a shattered world emerges into the light ~ Helen Keller

I’ve touched on my faith now and again on this blog. I’ve mostly journaled about it over on my personal blog, though. Now in a busy season, I’m finding it more difficult to blog about anything personal over on that blog, what with trying to keep y’all up to date over here! I’ve recently reconciled that my faith is as much a part of me as this photography thing gift I’ve been given. So, I’ve concluded that this blog is personal. My art, my new friendships, the people that I come into contact with…all personal. With that said, lovely blog readers, I’ll be posting more personal things over here alongside the business stuff. This may include posts about my faith, my journey, parenting, family life. It’s somewhat scary putting it all out there, but I’ve come to terms with the fact that I wouldn’t be anywhere without my God. So, friends, please note that at times, my blog may be a bit raw, a bit emotional, and that I may talk about God.

The fact is that my life is real, raw, emotional and amazing. This is a place for me to be me. Part of you choosing me as your photographer is to know me. To know that I am just like many of you, to know that I go through the same things you do as a family and as a mother or parent. The best advice I’ve learned over the last few years of being in the business of photography, is that you’re going to choose me for me. Yes for my art and product, but more for what I do and how I do it and my faith and my family are so much a part of what shapes me and my artistic vision.

So this one is about all of that. Last year, my sweet sister and her husband were expecting a baby girl. They’d been trying for a while to conceive and when they finally did, we were all so happy for them. She had a few complications but was put on bedrest. We were prayerful and hopeful. It was so very difficult for me to be away from her during this time. I wanted to comfort her and let her know that everything was going to be alright. And then, a few days later, I got the call. Nothing was alright. My sister went into labor and it was unable to be stopped. She gave birth to a sweet little angel (Amelia) at 19 weeks gestation. I was devastated for them. But what amazed me was that my sister, while deeply saddened and hurt and I’m sure feeling feelings I can’t imagine, with all of that, she was going to be okay.

God only gives us what we can handle.

This is a story of sunbeams out of the clouds; beauty out of ashes. The images below are of my sister’s new son, William. He’s healthy, he’s beautiful, he’s 7 weeks old. Sometimes, our faith is tested in ways we can never imagine. Sometimes, God gives us battles that we think we’ll never get through. But He knows that we will. He knows His plan for us. Had the angel Amelia never made her way to Heaven, we wouldn’t be holding and snuggling and loving this precious baby boy in our arms today.

miracles

Christie Lacy Photography — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:30:11 +0000

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.” ~ Pablo Casals

This week has been one crazy week, here at CLP. If you’re a fan on facebook or follow me on twitter, you’ll know that our local News Channel 2 did a story about the event/project that I started for the Layla Grace Children’s Cancer Research Foundation. Our story was featured not once or twice, but three times here in Houston. Phones are ringing, emails are pouring in and the rest of the photographers and I are so excited to see what God is doing with our work and art! We are so thankful that He has put His hand on us and allowed us to do something so worthwhile and so meaningful. If you haven’t seen the stories, you can hop on over to http://www.PartyForLayla.com and see the stories or find out if there are any more sessions left for this year’s event!

I was given the great opportunity to photograph this sweet little baby this week. Oh my goodness she is just so precious and I wanted to wrap her up and bring her home with me. She is the first born to her mama and daddy and I just know that they are so happy! Mom was a bit nervous, but all moms are! I can remember my first experiences with my oldest and, gosh! New babies sure are a lot of work! I totally did not feel as though I was old enough/responsible enough/smart enough to take this new little human being home with me. So thankful that God gives us exactly what we need when we need it to get through these things!

I’m so glad that you new mommies give me the chance to photograph your babies and get my babie fix! This factory is shut down so it’s always so nice to spend time with freshly made newborns (which, but the way, there is a brand new gallery located in the menu under “Pictures of You” chock full of newborn babies!). Thank you!!

A closer look at baby J | Houston newborn baby photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:41:20 +0000

I shared a few photos of Baby J a few weeks ago. Here is a slideshow of all her images! she is so gorgeous!

ten | Houston Newborn Photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:51:23 +0000

ten little fingers and ten little toes…and also ten pounds! That’s how big this guy was when he was born and just look at how cute he is with all his little chubbiness! I think he is the biggest baby I’ve photographed to date! He was so good and slept the entire time, even with me moving him and squishing him and trying to get him in a certain position. so sweet! take a peek!

a new beginning | Houston Newborn Baby Photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:16:48 +0000

Dreams, possibilities, hopes, blessings, life, chances and a story. A new baby brings all of these. From the moment you hold her in your arms and the magnificent feeling of accomplishment overtakes you, this brand new soul brings you something new and changes you from within. God chooses us as parents for these brand new beings. He trusts us and loves us enough to change our lives forever by allowing us to raise them and teach them and nurture them. But what’s amazing is that we change. We stop being self-centered and give up our lives to give to our children. They become our reason for living, for doing good, for creating new goals and new dreams and trying to change our stories. What an awesome gift to have been given.

Baby J arrived 4 weeks early. Luckily mama’s labor went smooth and quick. I told her mama that she might be the most beautiful baby in the world, next to mine of course

Baby B | Katy Newborn Photographer

Christie Lacy Photography — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:55:25 +0000

Baby B’s mama contacted me about a week before she was due, interested in having me photograph B for my newbron promo. I made the drive to Katy and what a beautiful drive it was! Taking the back country roads always allows me to spend some time with Him and myself….peace

Baby B was a breeze to photograph and I truly have been blessed to have such great baby’s for this promo! She was tiny and sleepy and didn’t mind me moving her around at all A dream!

Anyhow, here are a few from the session!

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Featured Newborn : Baby N | Houston Newborn Photography

Christie Lacy Photography — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:59:22 +0000

I say it every time, but there’s nothing like a sweet little buttercup-y newborn to curl up with, is there? Then again, as one friend recently said, no matter what your child’s age, snuggling up and and having those cherished moments is one of God’s best gifts to us!

I posted a few of this little guy below, but wanted to be sure to show a variety of the images I’m going for with my newborn promo.

Check it out:

Are you expecting in the next few months? If so, take a look at the Promotions category in the menu above. I’m taking a limited amount of newborns in the coming months to explore and create some fantastic images using your babies as art. Please note that timing is key! My dates fill fast and if I have an available day, it probably won’t last long. It’s best to contact me as soon as possible! I look forward to hearing from you!