Happy Monday! Thanks to Momtographer Veronica for reminding us that even when they aren't so little anymore, they are still munchkins! :) Happy Labor Day, now go have a brownie!

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Happy Monday! If this looker doesn't put a smile on your Monday Morning pout, I don't know what will! A big thanks to Momtographer Vanessa Segars for sharing her little poser with us! Watch out Tyra, 'Laney is coming for you!

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I am such a sucker for a baby covered in food, so when this shot made it's way to our inbox it had Monday's Munchkin all over it, quite literally! Thank you to Momtographer Ivana for sharing! Happy Monday!

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In my mind these three little tots are the best of friends and have been long before the first hug or kiss ever happened. And luckily for me earlier this week, me and their mama were able to put that theory to the test, when little Luna came across the pond from her native London, to play in the parks of New York City!

You tell me, friends for life?

If there are still any questions, I think these smiles tell the rest of the story!

Momtography 101: LIGHT, find the good stuff and you can't go wrong!

Momtographer Adina, is lucky enough to find herself living with a Poptographer who is pretty handy with a camera himself! It's a good thing too, because thanks to his handy Canon Rebel, beautiful lighting, and an eye for capturing the moment, Adina now how this GORGEOUS portrait of her sweet face daughter Nola!

Shot with his Canon Rebel XT and natural light:

and this time we can see where she gets her beauty from!

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OH-EM-GEEEE, look at this little heartbreaker! Thank you to Momtographer Olivia, for sharing her beautiful 4-month old Lorelai! Just looking at that head full of hair and and big beautiful eyes, puts a smile on my face! Hope it does the same for you! Happy Monday!

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If those sparkly eyes and perfect pucker don't get you, the big gorgeous bow certainly will. Happy Monday Everyone, enjoy this morning's little beauty!

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I challenge anyone to find something cuter then a munchkin all wet wrapped up in a towel! Thanks to momtographer Anjali for helping make my point, with this adorable snap of her daughter Zia at the beach!

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Thank you so much for today's mouthful of cuteness from Momtographer Jillaine Geary, rockin' her Canon G11!

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If you have so much as wiggled your baby toe into the world of children and family photography, then you have probably heard of, seen, and/or drooled over photographer Leah Zawadzki's work, better known as Lilyblue. She is an amazing photographer with a knack for making every photo she takes feel like an instant classic! And her actions and presets are the things dreams are made of! We are so grateful to have had a chance to talk with her about her style, what inspires her, and how you too can find your signature look.

MT: Can you start by sharing a little bit about yourself?  How did you get started in photography, and how long have you been at it?

I am a wife and mother to three beautiful children living in southern california.  When i was younger I studied interior design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After working in the design industry for over ten years i had my first baby, four years after that i had boy girl twins. When the twins were in their first year i picked up the camera. I was inspired by photography sites such as flickr and found myself obsessed with getting just the right shots of my kids. In the beginning I was frustrated, because I would see other people do such beautiful things with their photography--i wanted that too. I didn't understand why i couldn't do it with the camera set to auto and the editing program that came with my camera. So I started asking lots of questions-- to others and myself. I began looking at EXIF data, examining camera settings and studying the lighting in photographs i saw. I bought photoshop, I took a class at a local camera store, and then i just started taking photos, a LOT of photos, that was about four years ago.

MT: One of the most distinct qualities of your work is your amazing post processing.  How did that style emerge? How did it develop over time to the signature look you're known for now?  What would you say to our momtographers who are struggling to find their own unique voice in their photography?

Thank you for your sweet words about my photography and processing. This is a very tough question to answer because to tell you the truth I don't really know, what I can tell you is that I have taken and still do take a lot of photos. In the beginning I would use other people's actions and presets and take hours editing one photo. I would look at the same shot forever trying to decide what it needed--what it needed to tell the story that I thought needed to be told. Style is something that comes from within you, it isn't something that can be defined or created out of a box or with the push of a button. I think the best way to find style is to stop looking and just be.  Do what you love, edit to what you think looks good to your eye, and your style will emerge from there.