Rueben Calvin :: Elena Wilken :: Portland Or. Newborn Baby Photographer

"For you created my inmost being; 
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

My frame was not hidden from you 
when I was made in the secret place. 
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
your eyes saw my unformed body." (from Psalm 139, NIV)

I always seem to call newborns 'tiny miracles'. When you look at every detail, at the ways every part of them is so delicate, intricate and perfect you can not but be in awe at how amazing they are. Rueben has probably some of the cutest lips I've seen so far a newborn sport and such handsome features. And even more than for other babies, his life and his being today are a gift and a miracle.

Welcome to the world little Rueben! :)

Little Sam :: Elena Wilken :: Portland Or. Photographer

Between the innocence of babyhood and the dignity of manhood, we find a delightful creature of a boy.
~ Author Unknown

While taking pictures of Sarah the other week, I snuck in a few of Sam as well, her big brother :) He is getting so big, so fast :)

I was going through some of the files from last year, on the back ups and I came across some of his photos. He is not a little baby anymore, not even a little boy. 

...These images got me so excited about all the fall colors - all this beauty and all the honey like and fiery red hues are just around the corner :)  I am very much looking forward to all the sessions I have coming up in the next couple of months! Fall and spring are my most favorite - fall probably even more than spring.

Elianna :: Elena Wilken :: Portland Or. Children's Photographer

Such a bright and happy little girl! I had quite a lot of fun chasing her around but was wiped out by the time I got back home. Between Audrey and all the little ones I'm photographing my exercise is taken care of ;)

Sarah Maree :: Elena Wilken :: Portland Or. Newborn Photographer

She is beautiful beyond words and such a precious tiny thing!
Her mommy made the big yellow flower band for her - Doesn't that fit her perfectly? 

Personal Project :: Taylor :: Elena Wilken :: Portland Or. Photographer

I think this was one of my favorite sessions to date :) Thanks again to all three of you! Hannah looking forward to getting together again soon, for our family session!