play date

Well it’s been a while since I posted on this blog!  Not because of the lack of sessions, but just life being crazy!  Tracy and I have had so many wonderful sessions lately and are madly working on our second book.  We are very excited at the progress and new look which will be much different than the first!

A local photographer and friend just had her first child and brought him by the studio for a longer than normal session!  We had so much fun with him and as he kept on sleeping we kept on posing and grabbing different props out of my prop closet.  Almost 5 hours later and lots of chatting I took over 1500 images and we did 10 different set-ups.  Here’s just a few of my favorites from the mass of images taken!  Melissa it was a pleasure and enjoy you big guy.

kelleyrydenphotog3804c

kelleyrydenphotog3442c

kelleyrydenphotog3593c_blog

kelleyrydenphotog3224c

kelleyrydenphotog2876b

kelleyrydenphotog3400c_blog

kelleyrydenphotog4107c

kelleyrydenphotog4252c

kelleyrydenphotog3570b

kelleyrydenphotog3969c

Misti - You continue to make me smile and wonder in amazement as the beauty of a newborn.

Dawn - LOVE THEM! Perfect, gorg light! Great colour and cozy! Wonderful work with a newborn!!! So cute! ;)

Angie K - Yay, a new post! These are gorgeous- such a great variety. Love the different angles.

Amber Ulmer-Ulmer Studios - beautiful beautiful! i love the set ups. i adore the oatmeal colored blankets! looks so lovely! & that green wrap for the hanging shot is amazing!

Tiffany H - BEAUTIMUS!! Greatness, as always....Love the one where he's chillin' with his hands behind his head.

Melanie Kellermann - beautiful!!!!!!

Brandi-lee - Your work is amazing! I love the light, the posing, the processing, everything!!

Corey Sewell - Gorgeous, as always. Love the perspective of the second one!

Becky - What a sweet little baby!! Beautiful images and how fun that you could pull out all the props!!!

little ladies

 

destined to be best friends!  Addisyn and Alexis, just 10 days old and so super sleepy!

  kelleyrydenphotog3458c

kelleyrydenphotog2948b

kelleyrydenphotog3397c

 

Hélène - I wish my last session with twins had gone so well LOL They were not very sleepy. ;)

Becky - Beautiful work!! These girls are so adorable - thank you for sharing your talent!

Melanie Kellermann - Oh wow these are just devine....

Sue-ann - Wow! You have such a way with the little ones :)

Corey Sewell - So beautiful! Love that first one - the hats just add an extra sweetness to it!

Nicole Landgrebe - Kelley, you are just amazing... I hope one day be as great as you and tracey... they are gorgeous....

Laura Brett - So beautiful, that last one made me sigh......

Chrstina - love! gorgeous images Kelley!

nicksphotography - wow! your work is out of this world! so cute!

Terri - I love looking at twins, especially newborns. Can't get enough. These images are incredible.

Brandi-lee - Pure perfection!!!

Heather - Absolutely beautiful!

Rainbow Memories Photographie - Fan from Belgium. Beautiful work!!! So cute and lovely!!!

Michelle Wells - Oh my. So so sweet. You are a true artist Kelley.

tanja - wow,its so amazing....

Melissa Kansas City Photographer - Perfect...love as always.

Cat Mayer - Your magic with one baby is gorgeous but with two it is amazing! Beautiful work!

Alexandra - I really like the B&W image, so pure and simple;)

Stella - Oh, these are just gorgeous!!!

little blondie

Meet Asher, just 7 days old for his first photo shoot… love his super blonde hair!  His Mommy filled his belly full and there was NO waking this little fella!

kelleyrydenphotog5188c

kelleyrydenphotog5427c

kelleyrydenphotog4959c

kelleyrydenphotog5350c

kelleyrydenphotog4556c

kelleyrydenphotog4783c

kelleyrydenphotog5497b

kelleyrydenphotog4730c

kelleyrydenphotog4411b

kelleyrydenphotog5285c

kelleyrydenphotog5036b

kelleyrydenphotog5239c

Jayme - OMGosh, I love the blond hair. :)

Becky - stunning. beautiful images.

Terri - Love this little tow head baby. I especially like the dreamy smile in the black and white. :)

Lisa Manchester - Beautiful, as usual! Love that beautiful hair. *sigh*

Amanda Eller - Kelly -I love that creamy tan wrap! and his beautiful hair! and that precious hat! and the smoothness. Love it all! :)

Matt Dudley - Love that contemplative third shot, with the hat!

Laura Brett - He is precious, love love that peanut wrap in gold with his beautiful blond hair. Stunning work as usual!

Kim H - Gorgeous, love the blond hair! And I must say, this blog is no good for my baby fever. I'm pretty sure my husband may start a ban against me coming on here! ;)

Corey Sewell - Absolutely gorgeous, as always! Love the blond hair and the warmth in all of your color images.

Liz - Wow! These are so amazing. Gorgeous, sweet newborn.

Lisa Thomas - Beautiful, as always! Love his hair color! So sweet!

Window On The Prairie - OH how precious, how perfect! Suzanne

Michelle Kane - just divine. the warm carmel tones are amazing.

Lisa T - Gorgeous! I love his hair:)

tonya - he's just delicious! absolutely LOVE that blonde hair...

Melanie Popovic - Oh my goodness. So precious! What gorgeous hair!

Gillian - Oh my goodness! Can I just move into your studio and spend my days watching you shoot? I love everything about your images. Sheer Perfection!!!

Heather - OMG! How beautiful is he! I am in love with that 1st pose.

Elizabeth W. - One word: amazing.....

Melanie Kellermann - He is adorable, amazing photos Kelly!

Amber - I love you images! What is he wrapped in?

a.dziduszkiewicz - You are my inspiration...

Georgina

This little lady was such a peaceful sleeper and let us position everything ever so perfectly.  What a joy she was.  Meet Georgina Lucile, just 6 days old for her session.  Dan and Megan thanks for being so patient to get this beautiful hanging shot.  I’m glad you stuck around so we could give it a try!

kelleyrydenphotog3811c

kelleyrydenphotog3205c

kelleyrydenphotog3074c

kelleyrydenphotog2925b

kelleyrydenphotog3497c

kelleyrydenphotog3093b

kelleyrydenphotog3635c

kelleyrydenphotog3251c

kelleyrydenphotog3437b

kelleyrydenphotog3726c

kelleyrydenphotog3609b

 

elena wilken - loving the third one from the bottom. awesome tones! you're pp is very exquisite just beautiful.

Becky - Beautiful. Very Beautiful.

Laura Brett - What a precious little miss. So beautiful!

Elaine Gates - just amazing!!

Jen - breathtaking!

Melanie Kellermann - These are adorable kelly.......so beautiful and love the warm tones.

Nicole Landgrebe - I am so in love with all of these images Kelley..... the best... Every single shot you have perfect..... Nicole

Anastasia - Very beautifully!

mandy burse - These are simply breathtaking. I love the beautiful color and the way you always combine textures together to make for a stunning piece of art.

Nicole Landgrebe - The first imageis just devine Kelley.... as always... I have my first twin shoot tomorrow.... cant wait to give it a go...

Katie - That's my niece! She's a sweet biscuit.

susan - OHHHHH-how absoulutely precious Georgina is. Breathtaking, wonderful photos! Really each is spectacular.

Anya Coleman - WOW!!! Your work is amazing!!!

Gia Guidry - Just bought your book last night at Barnes and Noble in Houston! Lovin' it :)

Corey Sewell - So beautiful! I love her little hands peeking out in the second to last one.

johnwaire | photo - LOVE that 3rd shot (with the purple hat) :) WOW!

Lisa T - OMgoodness she is so pretty! Great work Kelley!

Megan - Kelley thank you for capturing my little girl with such beautiful photos!! This session is a must for all new moms!

Kelly Brown - Hi Kelley, I just saw your Today Show interview...congratulations, it was great. You are both so inspirational. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of your book. Kelly (Australian workshop)

Amy Siniscalchi-Dallas Photographer - absolutely stunning.

Dawn - Stunning...Love the first one!

amber fahey - Seriously... She is the most beautiful thing!! you guys are soo lucky to have something soo precious. Also, this photographer is seriously talented. Is she available to take more pics in Omaha?

Michelle Kane - such a gorgeous little peanut. you are a master at your trade.

Jamie Ibey - What a great smile you caught. I know they can sometime sneak up on you! Where did you get that colorful cocoon she is in?

Olivia

I could post all day long from this session!  Little Olivia, just 5 days old kept sleeping thru it all.  We had so much fun with her.  She has the best lashes, and such perfect skin… what a dream to photograph.  Her Mommy and Daddy are just glowing with pride with how special this little gem is:)

kelleyrydenphotog9153c

kelleyrydenphotog8415c

kelleyrydenphotog8156c

kelleyrydenphotog8985c

kelleyrydenphotog8698c

kelleyrydenphotog9530b

kelleyrydenphotog8883c

kelleyrydenphotog8575c

kelleyrydenphotog9472c2

kelleyrydenphotog8804b

kelleyrydenphotog8760c

kelleyrydenphotog8496b

kelleyrydenphotog9189c

kelleyrydenphotog8644c

Shannon - She is the most beautiful baby! These pictures are super cute...good thing she looks like her mommy!

Elaine Gates - just gorgeous!

Angie K. - love these- the warm tones are so yummy! Did you get a new wall in that first set up? love the wall/ floor combo.

Jennifer Urbin - oooh aaaahhhh! Love them all, my favorite is the first black and white with the dads hands coming up from the bottom of the picture....love the composition! Fabulous!

John Lynch (Daddy to Olivia) - At the risk of sounding way to sensative, I get choked up every single time I look at these! Thank you to Kelley and her Sister and assistants for making our new baby a legacy in our eyes! These will be treasured by our family for eternity! Can't wait to see all of the photos from the session. Thanks again, John

Jen - Sigh....gorgeous.

Pol - Breathtaking, phenomenal.... words fail me! Wish I had shots like these of my kids when they were babies

Corey Sewell - Gorgeous work, Kelly. Love them all but that first one is my favorite. Love the all of the browns.

Renee Bell - adorable Kelly - you rocked it!!!

Lisa T - Ohhh so pretty! Love these:)

TINA OLVERA - SUCH A SWEET BABY GIRL. SUCH A SPECIAL TIME IN YOUR LIFE.

Dennis Bullock - Gorgeous work!

Melanie Kellermann - Aww she is beautiful!

Fotograf Trine Bjervig - Amazing photos!

Nicole Landgrebe - WOW again Kelley... I love your babies.....they are so gorgeous..

Sue-ann - Kelly your photos are so inspiring... truly beautiful!

Harry Who - Gorgeous images. I can visit your blog daily and have a big smile on my face. Thank you.

Dawn - These are lovely...beautiful baby! Her family must be thrilled!

sarah wheeler - these are absolutely gorgeous kelley!

Bennett

We had so much fun with Bennett.  Just 11 days old, such beautiful strawberry blonde hair and peachy skin.  His mommy better keep a tight leash on him!!

kelleyrydenphotog4920c2

kelleyrydenphotog5117cb

kelleyrydenphotog4776bb

kelleyrydenphotog4632cb

kelleyrydenphotog4680bb

kelleyrydenphotog4894c

kelleyrydenphotog4996c

kelleyrydenphotog4598c

 

 

Jen - Stunning...as always.

Mama Shan - Kelley, I can't tell you how many hours of pure enjoyment my adult daughters and I have experienced in perusing your most exquisite newborn images. You are the master of newborn imagery! Love love love your work! Mama Shan

Jennifer Urbin - Kelley...these are gorgeous, but then again I wouldn't expect anything less out of you ;) I love the new approach to the horizontal hanging cocoon thingy. Fabulous!

Hope - I love your baby photography! I was wondering what kind of material that is that you used for the baby cocoon this time. I would love to learn how to take pics like this!!

Kelley Ryden - Hi Hope... it's a silk chiffon!

Lisa Thomas - Brilliant, as always, Ladies!!!!! Love them!

Angie K. - I love these! I could look at your work all day and love when I see a new post. :)

Johanna - LOVE the hanging one from the top view! How do you get your gray back ground? Is is just that, a back drop?

Hope - I love love the silk chiffon. You do awesome work!!

Rachel Clarke - You do such an awesome job capturing their amazingness.

tracy callahan - Simply amazing as usual. Just love these and I love the chiffon cocoon.

Lisa T - Inspiring as always Kelley!

Melissa - Beautiful photos!

Brittany Stucki - love your work, it is beautiful!!

Hannah Yoder - Im am just amazed at how you get these babies to sleep thru it all..I love your work!!!

Marlom de Sousa - wonderful photos! perfect more ..

Dawn - The third to the last one is just beautiful...that hair is just gorgeous!

Nomayne McIntosh - Amazing work! Lost for words here :)

so many beauties | Omaha newborn photographer

It’s me and Tracy’s birthday today so I thought I’d take a break from all this proofing and do some sharing!  We’ve had so many beautiful newborns in the studio these past 2 weeks… look at all these georgous faces!! 

 

Averi - 11 days old, so deliciously chubby!kelleyrydenphotog9125cb2

kelleyrydenphotog9381bb

kelleyrydenphotog8467cb

kelleyrydenphotog8508bb

kelleyrydenphotog9171bb

kelleyrydenphotog9326cb

kelleyrydenphotog8815bb

Camden - 12 days old, so super sleepy and love his fuzzy, whispy blonde hair!kelleyrydenphotog5562bb

kelleyrydenphotog4821cb

kelleyrydenphotog4028b

kelleyrydenphotog4492c

kelleyrydenphotog4368cb

Alex - 6 days old, such great full cheeks!kelleyrydenphotog9993cb2

kelleyrydenphotog0209bb

kelleyrydenphotog0395bb

kelleyrydenphotog780cb

kelleyrydenphotog9389bb

Emery - 10 days old, and the most beautiful skin EVER!kelleyrydenphotog0642cb

kelleyrydenphotog0790bb

kelleyrydenphotog1075cb

kelleyrydenphotog0681bb

kelleyrydenphotog0848cb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heidi C - SO great! Where do you get your headbands?

Becky - These are just beautiful!!! I enjoy looking at your work - these parents are so blessed to have you photograph their babies!!!

Jennifer Urbin - Oh how I love thee.....let me count the ways ;) These are all beyond beautiful! So clean and creamy and soft....(insert sigh here). Wow! So inspiring.

Katie - Happy Birthday!!! These shots are incredible! You give such a eternal gift to all us moms, I hope you and Tracy enjoy your day!

Joseph - flawless! you do such beautiful work. my wife and I live in Iowa city and it is our goal to one day have you take pictures of our newborn.

Rae - Aww that was a gift to us!! THank you for sharing - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you both!

Kayla Paler Photography - Hi Kelley ...Hi Tracy! Happy Birthday you two! You both deserve a day off for peets sake! BTW...I had a TERRIFIC time at your "baby posing" class this last weekend and would LOVE to watch you two again sometime soon. I learned SO much about posing, lighting and technique! You two ROCK!! Kayla

Marci - Happy Birthday Kelley and Tracy! Hope you enjoyed your day. Beautiful babies and lovely images as always.

Angela - Gorgeous!! I love how you take something you have done before and just give it a new twist or color- your stuff is always so fresh. Love it!! And Happy Birthday!!! Hope it was a great one.

Melanie - Happy Birthday!!! Amazing shots as always, very inspirational

ana - Hi Kelley, Hi Tracy, Happy Birhtday GALS! All the best for you both. I wish you both continue to fulfilled your life with lots of special moments like those above. There are so many new poses and beautidul babies. SOmething to inspire all of us. Ana

Heidi @ Indy Photography - LOVE the newest poses! so adorable! you guys do such fantastic work! happy birthday to you both!

Erin Sullivan - Happy Birthday! What a treat to see 3 different sessions in this post! I love them all!

Erin-Camden's mom - Kelley-you are an amazing photographer! I can't thank you enough for capturing my son exactly how he is to me--absolutely adorable and perfect. It was such fun to see you at work. Thanks again and I hope you and Tracy had a great birthday!

stephanie fisher - Happy Birthday!!! It was so great to meet you all last weekend! I adore all of these shots- you girls rock. :)

Camilla Photography - Are you the baby whisperer? It's truly amazing to me that you are able to get these sweet babies to sleep so well. Nicely done! I LOVE what you do! :)

Nicole Morrison - Bit late but Happy Birthday to you both.... pics are as FAB as usual....

Katie - SO beautiful!! Love them all!

shannon - wow!! gorgeous!!

Serenity - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your work. Thank you for inspiring :)

johanna - happy birthday.

Loni - Those small fabrics are so amazing! Where do you find all these?

Lisa T - Happy birthday Kelley and Tracy! Gorgeous, gorgeous work as always!

Kelly - Happy belated Birthday...Hope you both had a wonderful day. Love these images.

KM - Hi! Your pictures are just wonderful. I was just wondering if you are using natural light from windows ore if you are using flash? :)

christina - beautiful!!

Pardalle - Beautiful work you have. You inspire me so much. I love your work.

pascal - I'm now a big fan.......fantastic baby.........

Kandi LaMont - These are beyond fabulous Kelley! You rock!

sarah wheeler - oh kelley, these are stunning! beautiful, beautiful work.

Renee Bell - *sigh* so many amazing images....

elena wilken - wow. awesome collection!

John W - Great photos, you're a real talent. How do you get these babies to SLEEP. So peaceful and lovable. I love your work.

Lucille

 

oh my, this little angel was fun!  She gave us so many expressions from each set-up.  I so wanted to get the great big open mouth smile that she showed me, but she only did that when my camera was not in hand and I was holding her!  Meet Lucille, 18 days old.

kelleyrydenphotog7996c

kelleyrydenphotog7818b

kelleyrydenphotog8299c

kelleyrydenphotog8340b

kelleyrydenphotog8139c

kelleyrydenphotog8555b

kelleyrydenphotog7834c

kelleyrydenphotog7352b

kelleyrydenphotog7562c

kelleyrydenphotog7243b

kelleyrydenphotog8589c2

kelleyrydenphotog7405b

Darla - I am DYING over that buggy! I am in AWE!

Jen - Lovin' the poochy lips!

whitney - OMG, I love the close-up of her smiley lips! These are all fabulous

Meghan Rickard - She. Is. A. DOLL!!! Her pout is something else! What a beautiful subject and you've captured her perfectly!

ana - Beautiful expressions, great variety of props and such nice posing baby! lovely work, Kelley

Megan - So beautiful! Love the yellow/blue crocheted hat with flower!

Bernadette Uzcategui - Wow, these are absolutely stunning! Gorgeous work!

Bridget and Sam - She is stunning - just like her mama. Sam is super impressed and cannot wait to meet her too! Love just may be in the air! :) xoxo

shimo - I love those little FEET!!!!

elena wilken - the 'flower pot' shot is super cute. I love the pink, baby fresh skin tones :)

Angela - love them all, but that first one just gave me a big smile. So sweet!

heida - Lovely as always ;)

Terri Roberts - What a sweet, sweet baby!!! Her cheeks, her lips!!! I love, love, love the one in the bucket!!!!! Congrats, Gina. Terri Roberts

Lisa T - LOVE these!!

shannon - these are amazing!! beautiful...every single one of them!!

sarah - kelley - the heads up with the cream hat is just beautiful! the soft, warm, romantic colors are perfect! great job!

eydie - simple, sweet and perfect!

Melanie Kellermann - Gorgeous work as always Kelly!

Donna Good - wow. just love your work!

Janet - Pure Magic!

Celesa - Wow these are so adorable and precious. I am doing my 1st newborn session soon. I can't wait. I am a bit nervous. I love all the cute props you are using. Great work.

Tracy - Amazing images, as always! You completely inspire me!! :)

Julie - Love the warm look and fun postures

Corey Sewell - She is beautiful! I love them all but my favorites are the fourth, sixth and eighth images - so sweet!

amy - absolutely adorable!

Kassie - These are absolutely beautiful! Absolutely LOVE the last 5 images! Perfection! Such a gorgeous little girl!

Jackson

Jackson on day 8… what a face on this guy… his Mommy better keep a close eye on him!

kelleyrydenphotog1346b

kelleyrydenphotog1791c2

kelleyrydenphotog1725b

 

Andie - awww he's a cutie pie! Love the warm tones in the second shot. :)

Tanja - Wow.. beautiful..look at those lips

chelsea stirlen - what a handsome baby boy! he looks nice & squishy. :)

Isabella

Happy 2010 everyone!  Meet Isabella, a 13 day old beauty with such lovely plump lips.  I’m going to be better this year at posting from all the sessions done in the past and future, even if that means just 1 or 2 images from a session.  Tracy and I have had so many great hours in my studio lately and now its time to get some proofing done!

 kelleyrydenphotog9040c

kelleyrydenphotog9249b

kelleyrydenphotog9564c

kelleyrydenphotog9161b

kelleyrydenphotog8990c

kelleyrydenphotog9376b

elena w - I'm not a huge fan of the pose with the baby resting on its elbows, but you always make it look right. I think that's why I am not a fan of it in the first place - because so many times it looks unnatural and almost painful for the baby. Not with your shots. Nice work! I love the pose and the softness of the first image especially.

elena w - and have a happy new year, both you and tracy, filled with successes!

Becky - beautiful work! thank you for sharing your talent.

Donelia Pérez - Amazing...there're no words to express this work... I love it!

Erin - Where did you get your big bean bag from? Mine is too soft and squashy.

Heidi @ Indy Photography - gorgeous, as always. i love the shot w/ the baby in basket/box with curled up blanket. so cute and comfy!

Melanie Kellermann - oh she is gorgeous!!!! Beautiful work Kelly!

Dawn - Gorgeous Tracy! The first one is just precious and number 3 is totally awesome. Very creative!! Parents must be over the moon!

Kim Mallory - Oh you make it look soooo easy. Your work is amazing.

katie - These are amazing! Great job as always!

Kelley Ryden - Erin, try beanbags.com... they don't sell the one I have anymore, but do have several very similar!

Tracy - That first image has just blown me away. Adore it. You're work is pure magic. Love everything you do :)

Carly - I absolutely love all of your pictures. Baby pictures are the best and you have an amazing talent and eye!