This is Victoria Elizabeth.? :)? Last week I came across the basket above and loved its crown shape.? Realizing that Victoria Elizabeth was going to be visiting my studio, I thought a royal setup appropriate.? The day before the shoot I decided that baby Victoria needed a crown but I wasn’t sure where I would find one petite enough for a newborn head.? I decided to make it myself.? Every Queen needs a crown you know.? As you can see in the above picture, Queen Victoria agreed.? 🙂

Little Victoria had quite the royal personality to boot.? She is strong, determined, persistent and quite dedicated to her agenda.? She let me know that she was very happy and content being snuggled in my arms (which I loved of course) but was not a fan of being put down – especially on her tummy.?? Her shoot occurred on her due date and I thought her quite mature for her tender age.? 🙂

I think Victoria liked my new bunny hat and cocoon though.? I sure like Victoria in it!? 🙂

Typically, I do baby in mama’s hands or daddy’s but this time tried both and I think I have a new favorite.

Would you look at that!? Straight at the camera and no crossing.? Direct eye contact – another Queenly trait.? 🙂

But even the Royals get sleepy…

and smile in sweet slumber.

That bunny costume was begging to be worn outside.

Spring is such a wonderful time for babies to be born.? There is even some green to be found in Phoenix!? Isn’t my little spot sprucing up nicely?? 🙂

It is not often that I get such wide eyed expressions from newborns.? Darling she is!

Nigh night little lady – may you reign in peace.