8 lbs., 6 oz. Of Cuteness! A Police Officer’s First Baby Boy!

World, welcome Xavier! Proud Aunt Tatiana here to show off my brand spankin’ new nephew’s newborn photos I shot yesterday!

This big ol’ hunk a chunk’s papa, Estevan, is a police officer with the KCPD.

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These need to go in his patrol vehicle!

Xavier was kind enough to crack one smile the entire shoot. He’s probably dreaming of his Dad and Uncle Frankie catching the bad guys (since Frankie is also a proud member of law enforcement)!

He is the first Duque boy of the next generation, so he is the talk of the town!

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Born on July 3rd, weighing in at 8lbs, 6oz and a whopping 19.6 inches, he is literally a BIG deal! 

His birthday has special meaning to the family, as his late great-grandfather’s birthday was July 4th. His mother, Jessica, explained his name also pays homage to his abuelo (grandfather) and bisabuelo (great-grandfather) who were both named Javier. Mom and Dad added the “X” for a unique flair!

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Can we just talk about his face for a second? Just like his father! I’m allowed to say that since I am family, too!

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Xavier is the third of the Vargas-Duque bunch. Nya is the eldest, and used-to-be-the-baby-of-the-family Mila, is now the newfound middle child. Mila was feeling a bit blue to not be the center of attention at the shoot, so she started coloring herself blue with chalk! She’s still cute!

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As you’ll know by now reading our other newborn blogs, there’s a lot that can happen at a newborn shoot! Babies run on their own time, and always keep you guessing on what they will do next. Or, sometimes they poop on you. It happens.

Speaking of — Xavier needed a little time to poop out the modeling jitters, so as I was waiting for the next dress change, the girls decided to have fun with the frames I brought along!

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I didn’t pose them or tell them what to do! Sometimes, letting kids just do their thing makes for the most precious photos! I can’t believe how grown Nya looks in these – STOP!

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Okay, she’s still the lovable goofball I watched My Little Pony with years ago.

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Mila was really eager to be in the spotlight! That smile melts my heart!

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Okay, so back to what we came to see. Baby Xavier is truly a work of art! Wanna know how I captured that shot above? Take a look at our Facebook page! It involved a ladder …

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It’s so incredible to have seen the journey of bringing Xavier into this world and seeing the joy he brings to his parents. Welcome, Xavier, to the Duque family! Your big sisters are going to take care of you!

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A Little Tiger Is Born! A Mizzou Family’s Newborn Shoot

The world welcomed baby Genevieve into the world on Friday, May 19. Her mother, Jennifer, was in labor for 30 hours. Read that again.

30 hours!

But Miss Genevieve was well worth the wait and the pain — just look at this cutie:

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We learned Genevieve’s middle name is Rose during Jennifer & James’ maternity shoot earlier this year.

The name Genevieve comes from Jennifer’s maternal grandmother, who she is also named after! Rose is Jenn’s mama’s maiden name.

I always find it so touching when family members are honored in the naming process.

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Jennifer graduated from the No. 1 journalism school in the nation — The University of Missouri — fondly called Mizzou. I’m totally biased here, because I also graduated from the good ol’ black and gold!

Both of Genevieve’s parents are huge Mizzou fans — so of course we had to incorporate that into some of the photos!

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Genevieve was nice and warm for the shoot. I always ask parents to turn up the heat / make sure it’s warm in the house for newborn photos. We may be sweating, but the baby is going to be so happy!

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I also didn’t get pooped on during this shoot, so that’s a huge plus! Thank you, Genevieve!

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Mia’s ‘Royal’ Newborn Shoot!

Brittney messaged me back in April telling me her sister, Stanze, was having her first baby. Originally, Brittney was hoping we could be there for delivery room pictures, but as we all know, babies work on their own schedules!

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Mia was due May 16, but she came a day early, on May 15 — at 11:41 a.m.!

In the end, the doctor requested a photographer not be in the room since Miss Mia wasn’t wanting to cooperate. Thankfully, she was more than cooperative for her newborn shoot we re-scheduled instead!

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Mia was a big fan of this blanket. She peed on it a couple of times — and she christened Mom, too! But hey, at least she didn’t get pooped on!

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One tip I always give before the newborn shoot is to make sure the house is warm. Like, the adults should be sweatin’ a little. That way, the baby is nice and content and doesn’t get cold from all the outfit changes / naked shots.

And since Stanze’s mom was there — we had her hop in a photo, too! Grandma to the rescue!

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There were quite a few people there to welcome Mia, and also to help us hold up the backdrop, which is always appreciated.

She kept wanting to hold onto her mama’s necklace, which was too cute not to capture.

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Being in Kansas City, Stanze is a Royals fan — and she’s going to make sure Mia is, too! Even here, Mia has her eye on the crown. Just like the Royals did in 2015.

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I have a feeling Mia is going to know what it feels like to be royal, though. She is already such a beautiful princess! Plus, look at that crown she has right over her crib!

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She was nice and comfy cozy for most of the shoot, which means she was more than happy to snooze away while getting her close-ups taken. We did, however, get a glance at those beautiful eyes —

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We loved working with this family — let’s do it again for her 6 month photos! 😉

Need more babies in your life? Check out some of our other adorable newborn shoots:

I Got Pooped On! Elena’s Adorable Newborn Shoot

From NICU To A Photoshoot: Teddy’s Newborn Shoot!

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