Deddeh got in touch with me as she made plans for her baby's approaching due date. We originally planned for a fall maternity photo shoot, but life gets in the way (understandably), and we ended up having to wait until the baby arrived. Deddeh and I stayed in touch during the wait, so I was really anticipating his arrival! Well, he finally came! And was named after his father, Ernest. When Deddeh, Ernest, and little junior were ready, I trekked over to their home in New Jersey for the baby's first photos. He was already a few weeks ago, and I don't know if it was the weather, or me (eeks!), but we had a hard time getting him in that sleepy mode that's needed for this type of photo session. Ernest Jr. - or E.J. as his parents affectionately call him - was wide awake the entire time, which made trying to pose him a little challenging! So we took the family into the bedroom for some candid photos as Mom and Dad tried to sooth him. Alas, after an hour and a half, his eyes started to close, and that's when I finally got his golden newborn poses - along with some fall leaves to include the season of his birth. All good things come with patience, and I'm happy to be sharing some of my favorite photos of this lovely family, and adorable Ernest Jr.