Hindus traditionally regard the eleventh or twelfth day after birth as the most auspicious day for a naming ceremony. Happily that’s also Ziem’s favorite time to do a newborn session, so she was thrilled to meet the Une family and get to participate in this special cultural tradition.

Lucky Baby V had grandparents visiting from India and California for this happy occasion and was tired from all of the attention and stimulation, as newborns are wont to be. Our photographer-in-chief employed her patented “patience pays off” philosophy, however, so once Baby V was finally tuckered out, Ziem was able to pose the star of the show for some fabulous photos.

This session was a gift from Ziem’s good friends over at Austin Bazaar, which – insert hint here – reminds us that Ziem Photography gift sessions or gift cards are one of the most thoughtful gifts one can give a new family.

Ziem is truly grateful to have participated in such a sacred family ritual. Baby V’s future looks auspicious indeed – how could it be otherwise with those big brown eyes?

Remember that picture perfect couple whose maternity session we recently featured? Ziem was thrilled to then photograph the next “beautiful in blue” family member, newborn Jude.

Ziem loved working with this family again at their stunning South Austin home, which provided plenty of natural light and not one not two, but three helpers in the form of two cats and one dog. The animal assistants provided plenty of entertainment during diaper changes and feedings, offering themselves as both test subjects and the Department of Quality Control (sniffing Ziem’s photography gear).

Sweet Jude couldn’t have been more darling, and he is clearly so loved already. Ziem wasn’t surprised that Noelle and Jeremy were already parenting pros a mere five days into the job. She hopes to continue documenting their journey!