Preview of Austin

Remember this gorgeous belly?



Meet seven day old Austin... who is every bit as sweet and adorable as his parents. R&H, I so loved meeting your new little one!! What a perfect gift for the holidays. Enjoy your preview....

Preview for I&O!

Finally trying to catch up with some of these previews... I have had the amazing opportunity to meet the most gorgeous new little peanuts these past few months. Meet seven day old Alexandra. Such a sweet (and beautiful) new little lady. I&O, you have one beautiful family!!

Happy Holidays!

The EXTRA BIG HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY WINNER IS....

So excited to make two people extremely happy!!! It's time to announce the winner of the extra big holiday giveaway!!! I want to first thank the amazing vendors that donated to the giveaway to create BIG HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY! I also would like to thank everyone that entered for showing all of your sweet love on everyone's wall!

Onto the winner!!


The winner of our holiday prize package #1 which includes...

A $25 gift certificate to Jillybean Children's Boutique.

A $25 gift certificate to Klutch Boutique.

A $50 gift certificate to Be Salon in Clayton.

A custom tutu set with matching hair bow and headband (your choice of colors!) from Crossin' My Heart Creations.

The Striped Red/Cream Elf Hat from Babies Republic by Justyna.

And a mini session with 2 gift prints (8x10 or smaller) with Stephanie Cotta Photography that you can use for yourself or gift to a friend is....



Comment # 42... Congratulations, Natalie!!!




And the winner of our holiday prize package #2 which includes...

A $25 gift certificate to Be Salon in Clayton.

A $25 gift certificate to Crossin' My Heart Creations.

And a mini session with 2 gift prints (8x10 or smaller) with Stephanie Cotta Photography that you can use for yourself or gift to a friend is...



Comment #47.... Congratulations, Maura!!!

You both have until 7:00 pm on December 22nd to claim your prize or a new winner will be selected.

Please e-mail me at info@stephaniecottaphotography.com to claim your winnings!

Have a wonderful holiday!!!

The Extra BIG HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!!

It's time to start celebrating!! I have asked some of my most favorite vendors to take part in this extra special, extra BIG giveaway... and just in time for the holidays!!! I am so excited about this prize package (all together worth hundreds of dollars...yes hundreds!!) and YOU have the chance to win it all!!! Ready to hear about all the goodies!?! There will be TWO prize packages in this giveaway.

The HOLIDAY PRIZE PACKAGE #1 includes:

A $25 gift certificate to Jillybean Children's Boutique.
Jillybean Children's Boutique specializes in stylish fashions from Europe as well as select East and West Coast designers in sizes newborn to 14 for boys and girls! They also feature wonderful baby gifts, diaper bags, infant bedding, hair accessories and shoes. Shop online or in stores!

A $25 gift certificate to Klutch Boutique.
This amazing boutique offers all the latest in fashion, jewelry, shoes, and accessories from a vast array of designers, including Anama, Bailey 44, Dolce Vita, Miss Me, Tolani, and many more!! It is the most perfect place to shop to look great for all of your holiday parties.



A $50 gift certificate to Be Salon in Clayton.
Be Salon is a full service salon excelling in haircare, nailcare, skincare & youcare. The 'youcare' also offers the latest medical technology in laser hair restoration. Located near the Galleria, Be Salon is the place for all of your salon needs!



A custom tutu set with matching hair bow and headband (your choice of colors!) from Crossin' My Heart Creations.
From the specialty bows and tutus to the headbands and vintage inspired headpieces (my favorite!), this online boutique is the perfect place to shop for your little ladies.







The Striped Red/Cream Elf Hat from Babies Republic by Justyna.
Justyna designs and creates the most precious handmade newborn and baby accessories and photography props.

And finally... a mini session with 2 gift prints (8x10 or smaller) with Stephanie Cotta Photography that you can use for yourself or gift to a friend!


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The HOLIDAY PRIZE PACKAGE #2 includes:

A $25 gift certificate to Be Salon in Clayton.

A $25 gift certificate to Crossin' My Heart Creations.

And a mini session with 2 gift prints (8x10 or smaller) with Stephanie Cotta Photography that you can use for yourself or gift to a friend!

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Are you excited!?!? Here are all the rules and how to enter:

The Extra Big Holiday Giveaway starts today, December 14th and ends on Monday, December 20th at midnight CST. The winner will be selected by a random number generator and announced here on the blog on Tuesday, December 21st. The winner must claim their prize package within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Make sure to keep your eye on the blog next week to see if you are the big winner!

To enter...

1. Visit each of the vendor’s Facebook pages, like their page, and, if you are feeling really sweet, leave some love on their wall.
Then come back here and post a blog comment that you "liked" each page.

Stephanie Cotta Photography

Jillybean Boutique

Be Salon

Klutch Boutique

Crossin' My Heart

Babies Republic by Justyna

2. Share the link to this giveaway on your Facebook Profile or Facebook Page.
Then come back here and post a blog comment that you have done so.

3. Follow the Stephanie Cotta Photography Blog or her family blog!
Then come back here and post a blog comment that you have done so.

Each blog comment will serve as one entry. NO MORE than THREE entries per person (one entry for "liking" the 6 vendors on facebook and leaving some love of their wall, one for sharing the giveaway link, and one for following the blog).
Please note: When the winner is selected, we will first confirm that he/she has satisfied the requirements for the entry!


And that's it!! Good luck to all of you!!

Crossin My Heart & Jillybean Children's Boutique Shoot

We had the most amazing fall weather for this very special shoot... and I was lucky enough to have some of the cutest models. All the girls are modeling clothing from Jillybean Children's Boutique located in Ladue at 9224 Clayton Road and hair accessories from Crossin' My Heart Creations. With gorgeous accessories and beautiful clothing, these little ladies put on quite the show...

Nicole modeling the Eliane et Lena Cassis Toddler Girl Dress with a Lucy Vintage headpiece.





Hannah modeling the Lili Gaufrette Lapoudre Plum Sweater Toddler Dress and the Hannah Vintage Headpice.





Blayre modeling the Catimini Infant Girl Red Dress and a Yellow Gerbera Daisy Flower Clip.



Anna modeling the new Opulent Adornment headpiece.



Taylor modeling the Lili Gaufrette Larico Light Pink Jumper and a Matilda Vintage Headpiece.





Elena modeling the Lili Gaufrette Letaxi Turquoise Blue Dress with the Winter Vintage Headpiece.



Emmie modeling the Lili Gaufrette Lanet Navy Blue Dress with a Korker Hair Clip.







Marah modeling the Lili Gaufrette Lenvol Cherry Red Dress with a vintage headpiece.



And last, but certainly not least, Addison modeling the I love gorgeous Funky Party Pink Feather Dress with the Sophia Vintage Headpiece.







Thank you to all of the gorgeous models!! Be sure to visit Jillybean Children's Boutique and Crossin' My Heart Creations!!!

Awaiting Baby H.

I had such a fun time with these two soon-to-be parents. There is no doubt that these two will have quite the beautiful little newbie on their hands. T&C, you both are so sweet and so adorable with each other... enjoy your preview!!











and because baby h's daddy is a rock star...

Hey, Where are all the Previews!?!

It's a busy time of the year (yes, we are booked everyday!!) and I promise I'm getting around to posting all of them here... In the meantime, head over to Stephanie Cotta Photography on Facebook! Become a fan and you will see mini previews daily from every session!!

Preview for S&J

Meet three week old Isabella... and look at this gorgeous set of hair! This sweet little one was determined to stay awake and not miss a moment of our session... and she almost succeeded! S&J, thanks for letting me meet your new bundle of joy!!