Newborn

I recently had my first opportunity to take some pictures of a newborn. I now have baby fever.  Not joking.  My husband doesn't think it's very funny either. 
Baby Gracen was already a month old when I took her pictures.  They say the best time to get them is within the first two weeks.  Things started off a little wild, with baby girl trying to jump out of the basket we had her in.

After a little rocking and soothing from her mama, she passed right out for a few sleepy shots.

I'm loving the pictures I got, but having a hard time with editing.  I really want a more natural look, but always end up messing with things a bit more than planned.  Which then leaves me with more decisions.   For example, this edit.....

versus this edit.....

versus this edit...

Or these edits...color...

versus black & white...

And one more that's questionable....

versus....

Maybe, I've just been staring at the screen for too long and need to take a break.  Or maybe I'm just too much of a perfectionist.  Or heck, maybe I'm WAY off!!
Here's two more of my favorites that I haven't edited at all yet. 

Hmm...maybe we'll have one of these under our tree next year at this time :)  Only if I can talk the hubby into it first!