I just love getting to see the newborns I’ve photographed grow up. Baby I is still the tiniest newborn that I’ve photographed to date, but just look at what a beautiful baby she is now! I know mom wanted really girly images and she did such a great job of picking her outfit! She looks gorgeous in it! Thank you so much for trusting me to photograph your sweet baby girl for her one year portraits. Hope you enjoy this peek of your little angel!
It’s amazing how quickly time passes. This was Baby L about a year ago. Now, in that suit especially, he looks SO grown up and like a little man. He is such a happy baby and has a smile that makes you just want to pinch his cheeks! There’s something about baby smiles with gums and tiny teeth that I find so adorably sweet! I had the best time documenting his one year portraits. Thanks for trusting me to capture your cutie! Enjoy your peek!
Awwwww Melissa I just love my little angel in thses pics – you have captured his sweet innocence and personality so well! My co-workers said he looked like a door to door salesman in the picture where he is wearing the suit! LOL I think thats my favorite one so far I can’t help but laugh when I look at it he looks like a miniature man! Oh and those gums and tiny teeth just melt my heart! Thanks for all your hard work you were born to do this!!!
This little guy was so sweet. I’m so happy for his mommy and daddy. I know they’ve been anxiously awaiting his arrival and so have I. He is adorable! Thank you so much for trusting me to capture your little one. The image of mom and baby has to be my new favorite image! You can just feel the love between them. So precious! I hope you enjoy this peek!
wow wow wow! gorgeous!
Michelle and Benny,
He is so perfect. I cannot express my happiness and joy for both of you. Congratulations on your newest life adventure!
Love,
Nicole
Dearest Melissa,
Thank you so much for the beautiful work you have done for us. This has been the most precious time of my adult life. I am blessed to have a wonderful husband with whom to share this experience. The love we have for each other has definitely been passed on to our little peanut. Our family and friends have all been so incredibly supportive and wonderful. We thank them all for their love.
You have caputured these wonderful moments and emotions in the work you have done for us. There is a definite feeling of warmth, caring, and love in the work you do. We are blessed to have found you and thank you for helping us capture the emotions we have in the art you have created. Thank you again.
Michelle
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to post a comment on the blog. Isn’t my wee one BEAUTIFUL?!
I love the pictures. He looks soo sweet and happy. These photos are great!!
Michelle and Benny–It truly amazes me how your love has been captured in these beautiful photos. I am so happy for you both and I wish you all a lifetime full of unforgettable memories. Much Love……..Eva
Ok these photos are just amazing I have to go down there and book a photo shoot. Baby Benny is so adorable and you guys look so happy. I am so happy for you and your family 🙂 I will have to tell all my Valley friends about this photographer!
He is adorable. Congratulations. The FUN and LOVE have just begun. It only gets better and stronger everyday.
jean
Congratulations Michelle and Benny! Baby Benny is soooo adorable! Awww Michelle that first picture of you holding him is precious. God bless you both and your little bundle of joy!
Sylvia
Michelle & Benny,
These pics of our godson are soooo adorable. We can’t wait to meet him.
Love always,
Veronica & Johhny Q
Congratulations Michelle and Benny!!! What amazing photos. I am so glad you are documenting your precious boy’s life in such a beautiful way. Keep working with your photographer to capture photos of your growing family. You blink and our children are starting school. You turn around and they are taller than you. Next thing you know they are driving. Soon mine will be off to college. Don’t forget the savings thing.
Love Lucy
Little Nito Is the Man! Uncle Al will see you soon big man. Michelle, you look absolutely gorgeous. I miss you guys a ton. He is sa blessing beyond WORDS. GOD IS SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOD.
Amazing photagraphy. Ladies lock your doors, Little Nito is coming to steal your hearts.
I believe that the photographer has done a great job capturing the moment.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments and e-mails. We love all of you dearly!
Eva I can’t agree with you more. I am brought to tears at least once a day when I look at your brother and our new son. I cannot believe just how very blessed I am to have such a wonderful family. Love you.
Melissa,
Just wanted you to know how impressed everyone is with your work. There are so many here in the Valley and others from San Antonio who want you to work with them because of what they have seen of our little peanut. Thanks again for all your help capturing our little one!
These pictures of baby Benny are beautiful! Congratulations to both of you!
Uncle Al,
Can’t wait to meet you too. Get the shades and sunblock ready! We are going to rule the beach! Say hello and give hugs to the girls.
Lil B
Everthing I ever heard about being a grandma is true. I never knew what a wonderful feeling it would be. I can’t express how much I love you my grandbaby. All the feelings I had when I had your Mommie are there totally and completely the same and even more. We thank God for the precious Gift we have received with you coming into our family. We were not complete before you were born. I know you were chosen for Mommie and Daddy because they are very special and you are their special little angel from heaven. Love Grandma
Michelle and Benny,
I cannot express how stunning your lil man is in the pics….. I absolutely love him! Michelle, the one with you and your mini Benny, is just perfect! I am sooooo have and soo proud of you guys! You have certainly outdone yourselves!! Love you all and cannot wait to see more of our newest member of society!
Hello All,
Just wanted to let you know that time really does fly really quickly when you have a little one…Little Benny has been having tummy problems for the past day so yesterday and last night were really rough. He is doing better this morning, but has decided that he needs some space. He doesn’t want Mama’s arms right now. The little man has decided some independence is the appropriate topper for getting over a belly ache. Mommy really hopes this is a passing phase. It would just kill me if he didn’t want to be treated like a baby anymore. Guess we’ll see. I will let you know if the cord has really been cut for good 🙂
Michelle
Here’s my second attempt to post a Comment to both Benny & Michelle Romo:
The pictures are absolutely beautiful. I could not be more excited at being a Grandpa than right now as I take in the pictures. The love that you both have for our first grandbaby is apparent by all means and your
expression of love and commitment for Baby B is in full force. Things will definitely progress through each day of taking care of our newest
member of the family. The power of God has been shown to all of us in
your son. May God keep you both in his love and protection as you raise
Baby Benny.
Ahhh, he is so adorable! If wish ya’ll the bestof luck, miss ya!
seems like my little bean is not ready for full independence just yet (thank God). we spent a good part of the evening together with him in my arms. btw little benny says prayers at night with mommy. he focuses really intently on the words. he’s such a good boy.
michelle
I am such a lucky woman! It feels so wonderful to have former students posting messaages on this blog. sure makes me feel like i’ve done something right. love you damarys, and have a fun,safe spring break.
Any advice from anyone on burping a tough case?
michelle
Michelle and Benito—-Congrats!!!
Job well done.
Beni looks adorable.
Michelle, I really like that first photo with him in your hands–it gives a great perspective of how small a baby is. Beni will grow sooo quickly.
Enjoy every minute—photos, video and notes. It all goes too quickly.
I am sure grandma and grandpa are equally proud.
As far as burping, ours always did best when we would sit them up. I would sit them sideways on my thigh. Then, place the palm of one hand on their tummy and support the head with my thumb and 1st finger. That way baby is leaning into your hand. Then pat the back with the other. Always worked for mine–hope that helps.
Hhmmmm…maybe a little brother or sister to keep him busy???
Tom
Absolutely adorable!!!! Thanks for sharing….simply precious Congratulations!!!!!!
Dearest Michelle and Benny,
Your baby is absolutely beautiful;the pictures just take my breath away! Thank you for sharing this website with us.
Love, your aunt Erma
Beautiful as always!!! You, Lil’ben, the photographs… the beauty of life at its best.
Congratulations Benito and Michelle, he is absolutely precious and I LOVE the photographs. I especially enjoy the one of Michelle and little B, you look beautiful! I can’t get over how much he looks like you Benito! Congrats again, what a blessing!-Love Tiner
Melissa, Michelle and her baby pictures are so beautiful. What great pictures of them both. I am sharing this your website with my daughter that is expecting her first child next month.
To Michelle – I am Rudy Garza’s mom.
Congratulations new mom & dad! Welcome to the great world dear lil Benny. Remember, nap times are good. For mom too.
Dear Tom,
Let’s just slow down a little. I think there is a learning curve that has to be overcome before thinking about another one. Ok, you caught me, I hope we do have another one soon. Maybe a little sister for the big brother?
Hello All!
It is hard to believe that a month has passed since the little peanut came into our lives. All the sleepness nights and diaper changes seem to meld into one another 🙂 He is absolutely amazing. It is hard not to cry everytime I look at him and witness a miracle first hand. Benny and I are so incredibly blessed.
Our little man sure has grown! He now weighs 8 lbs 10 oz! Guess all those hours of mommy feeding him are really making a difference! He is very healthy.
Dear Val,
Thank you for all your advice. I cannot tell you how much it means to me to be able to ask questions and have someone give honest answers. I really do think we should write books about mommyhood!
Vicki
The gift of lullabies was a wonderful idea! I have already started playing them for him at night when we are putting him to sleep. Those Disney tunes sure do pull at the heartstrings. It is hard for me to get through them without shedding a tear. I think it’s an amazing idea to put these songs in their sleepy time plan so that later they will recognize them as nap or bedtime. Thanks for the advice.
Dear Mom,
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all the help you have given me these last weeks. It is amazing to have an extra set of loving arms for Baby Benny and me. You are a Godsend. Moms like you are not easy to come by. Benny and I are so grateful. We are so blessed to have you here for us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You really have lifted my spirit when I needed it most. Thank you, love you.
Michelle
Dear Popo and Momo,
I cannot wait to come and see you. I have heard so much about you and am so excited to go to San Antonio and be with you. I already have my Spurs jersey! I can’t wait to watch games with you Momo. Popo, maybe we can hang out in the back bedroom and watch the Sopranos together–Mommy says you have to cover my ears during the really bad parts 🙂 I hope to see you both soon. Love and hugs.
Baby Benny
Aunt Erma,
I was so excited to see a message from you. I am glad you were able to sneak a peek at me online. Can you believe I am only a month old and I have already had a photo shoot and been placed online! I am going to rule the world someday. Ok, guess I should learn how to walk first! Sending love your way.
Baby Benny
Linda R,
Thank you so much for the kind words about the photos. I am so excited for you…grandbaby on the way! I hope she works with Melissa. She is an amazing photographer and a wonderful person. Please let Melissa know you found her through us. She always appreciates knowing her clients love her enough to recommend her to others. Good luck with the baby and let us know how we can help!
Our child is brilliant! He actually rolled himself over the other night. I put him on his belly and he rolled over all by himself! I thought is was a fluke until he did it three more times. Benny actually caught it on tape! Amazing!
Gloria, he is so precious! Congratulations Grandma!
Gloria,
Your baby grandson is gorgeous! May God bring you many many more and just
as beautiful! Enjoy – Love – and Spoil Them. Anyway they always go home to
their mothers.
Michelle is just as pretty as always. Say hello to her and congratulations, grandma!
Grandma,
Good Morning! Just wanted to let you know went to the Website you told me to go to. The pictures are awesome!!! Your grandson is adorable!!!!!! Your daughter and your son-in-law came out so beautiful as well as your grandson. I am so happy for you!!! You and your husband are just so blessed. Have a wonderful day!!!
Congratulations Gloria! He is beautiful god bless him, his grandparents and his parents. Enjoy him.
Mari
Oh! my God
The pictures are beautiful.
Congratulations on being a grandma.
May God Bless them.
Good Sunday Morning All!
We are having a wonderful day. Little Benny Boy is content after having several days of tummy problems. Gripe water is the thing to use for a colicky baby! He is growing like mad and changing everyday. Hope all are well. God bless.
Michelle
Beautfiul photos! Congratulations on the arrival of little Benny! (Lori forwarded the link to these photos – I’m so happy for you guys!)
Little Benny is absolutely beautiful! I love all of the pictures!
I’ve been eyeing these gorgeous fields of flowers (ok…maybe they’re weeds) all around the Valley for some time now so I took my little one over for a few photos. She’s my hardest subject to photograph. She usually humors me for 5 minutes and then has had enough. This time was no exception. I love them though! 🙂
If you are interested in scheduling your spring session, e-mail me at info@melissarodriguezphotography.com or give me a call at 956/975-4264.
Oh my gosh, Mel, Maddie looks so beautiful!!!! I can’t wait till my Natalie is that big…I’m sure you are a proud mom!!! Great Job as always
Look how big she’s getting!! She’s just precious! 🙂
Love them!! What a whimsical chair, beautiful work.
Melissa,
Weeds or not, these photos are beautiful. Your little one is adorable. She definitley has her mama’s essence about her. Happy spring!
I’ve been waiting a long time to photograph Miss L!! Poor baby spent some time in the NICU after she was born, but she is doing great now and was quite the little model for her photo session. She is so beautiful and has the most perfect complexion to complement those gorgeous blue eyes!! Thank you so much to her mommy and daddy for trusting me to capture your sweet baby girl! I hope you enjoy this little peek.
♥ Her eyes look STUNNING in this photo! ♥
Love them little piggys!! 🙂
Baby Layla looks beautiful in these pictures. You are an amazing photographer. The picture of her eyes is gorgeous!!!!
You guys have a beautiful baby girl. The pictures came out great. Very good photography.
Absolutely beautiful!
Layla is so gorgeous. She is the most beautiful baby ever. Her eyes look amazing in the picture.
your skin tones are just perfect. what a sweet little girl.
Layla is gorgeous! I can not even decide what photo I like best because I love them all! Great job Melissa! 🙂
Shes is a doll! So beautiful and sweet and the pictures displayed that perfectly!
Beautiful pics as usual Melissa. Love those big blue eyes.
Love the second photo where she is holding her momma’s hand. Even the pearl bracelets make a nice touch! Beautiul photo Melissa!
so precious!!
So cute.