WARNING: the following images may contain pure cuteness.  If sweet little babies (particularly ones who sport amazingly adorable bright pink tutus) make you swoon, you may not want to view the images that follow…

But, for those of you that can handle some preciousness….On November 21, 2009, sweet little Lucy Bea was welcomed into the world by a proud Mommy and Daddy in none other than the great New York, New York.  Her doting parents, Jennie & Frank could not have been more overjoyed to hold their first child in their arms and see this amazing girl that had just changed their lives forever.  

When I arrived at their home for their portrait session, it looked as if they’d been doing this their whole lives, they were completely at peace and were simply aglow.  It was as if they were meant to be doing this all along.  It was such an honor to watch them radiate with such joy and to capture these delightfully sweet and tender moments in their lives.

Upon my arrival home, Mr. Hallmark casually asked how my shoot went with his eyes cast down at the Week in Review section of the Sunday paper.  It wasn’t until he looked up and saw the expression on my face describing how amazing Lucy was that the deer in headlights look came over his face – one that resembled the face he’d made this past summer when I got sick on the side of the road and my father asked, “You’re not pregnant, are you?”  Not to worry Mr. H, it’s just you me, & Sophie for a while, but what can I say?  Babies make me swoon and Lucy Bea is certainly no exception.  Many congratulations Cattano’s, you have such a beautiful family!

For a slideshow of sweet little Lucy Bea, please click HERE.

To see a slideshow of the adorable Lucy Bea, click HERE!