This child’s hair is out of control and I’m loving it.
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For those that asked, we use a Nikon D70 which has since been replaced with the D40, along with a fixed lens and no flash.
She’s beautiful!
- Hayley on
She has got to be one of the most photogenic people in the world! I could see her in a magazine or something. Very precious girl.
- Alex on
that hair reminds me of when i brush my hair! this means that her hair is curly! if you are interested in defrizzing her hair so that you are able to leave it down, here is some curly hair advice:
NEVER brush her hair when it is dry
ease yourself into not brushing it when it is wet (i just run my fingers through my hair when rinsing out conditioner in the shower)
when she’s older put product in it (like mousse or serum)
shampoo is not good for curly hair, some extreme people only wash their once a week and just condition!
just some help in how to embrace her curls, from a curly girl : )
- jedi-arwen on
I love Anya! She’s my girl, and that first photo of her rocks! I just love her with her hair all wild and flowing around her face. It’s a cute look for her. And I’m starting to think she looks a like you, Danielle. 
And, yes, I love the other photos, but the first and last are my favorites. The big and bright smiles do me in every time.
- FC on
I just looovvvee this girl…she’s soo adorable and right photogenic. Her cheeks are so adorable…and her eyes are soo amazing..I’m telling you she’s gonna be right up there with violet, suri, shiloh, and maybe jennifer lopez’s baby. She has some star potential. I love her…God Bless your family. She’s already two and a half..my son is gonna be 3 in april..when is her birthday again..is she older than my son?? just a question.
Sarah’s note: Anya just turned 2 in mid-October.
- elizabeth on
She is absolutely beautiful! Such a cute smile. And those eyes! Those pictures melted my heart. Thanks for sharing
- Taylor on
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww She’s So Pretty!
- Erika on
Oh my gosh, she is getting so big! I love the hair and her facial expressions are just priceless!
- angelbaby33 on
She gets more and more adorable with every update!! You can tell that she’s FULL of personality just by looking at her.
And that hair!! Gorgeous! It almost looks like she’s playing dress-up with a wig there’s so much hair around her little face!
Danielle, I bet you have your hands full with that little girl! Keep up the good work.
- Cristen on
Aww, she is so beautiful! Such pretty eyes and a pretty smile. I love the pictures of her with the pigtail braids.
- Cait on
Aww lovely : )
- patricia night on
Aw, I love the Anya updates. She’s growing up to be such a lovely little girl. She reminds me soo much of my little cousin Scarlet in the photos with her crazy hair, (little Scarlet has gorgeous curls) she’s pretty close in age to Anya, only she has very blue eyes. I’ll have to post a photo sometime!
- Annie-Kate on
So cute! But how can she have so much hair? My son is only a month and a half older than Anya — he was born 9/6/05 — and we’ve never cut his hair. But it’s barely beginning to hang in his eyes, and it hardly reaches past his shirt collar in the back.
It will be a while before he reaches Ryder Robinson levels!
- Nicole R. on
These are wonderful pictures. What type of camera have you been using? (I hope that’s not too personal a question!)
- Lilybett on
Adorable princess.
- tina b on
She’s A-DO-RA-BLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sonja on
Already!!!! Oh my goodness!! I could hardly believe she has grown so much. I remember when the first new born pictures of her were posted. WOW how time fly’s!! She is an absolute doll!!
- vanessa on
She has such a Fairy princess type beauty (like Tori Amos). She’s a complete doll!
- nicole on
Beautiful girl and beautiful pictures! A small depth of field makes such a difference to portraits. Gorgeous!
- Katie C on
She is gorgeous!
- Irishgal on
That first pic is just THE cutest! Anya is stunning.
Danielle, if you don’t mind me asking, what kind of camera was used to take these photos? I’m looking to buy a new digital one. Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.
- Cecille on
Danielle, Anya is beautiful. Time for the sibling!!!
- Lara on
Move aside Diana Ross!!!!
Oh my Lord, she’s awesome. Very beautiful little girl! You can see her personality in photos too. I bet she gives you a run for your money, Danielle. She doesn’t seem to look like you, does she favor your husband?
- Kate on
Holy crap! That hair is mindblowing in the most amazing way. I love it. Anya is so awesome.
- Candice on
She is soooo cute! I love her eyes! The pics look like should be in Parent’s Mag. Which camera do you use?
- rachel schaefer on
So sweet. Jeez time ia a flying. She’s gone from a baby to a little girl in what seems like no time.
- Campbell on
Omg…she’s huge! where has the time gone? no really! lol she’s waaay too adorable! you’ll have to keep an eye on her in the future…she’s gonna be one hell of a heartbreaker ;D
- Dory on
Wow is she a beauty!
- Michelle on
She is beautiful! I love her eyes.
- Leah H. on
so beautiful!
And she loooks a lot like Fiona Apple or am I just going crazy….??
- kathi on
i think she looks A LOT like Danielle!…same mouth, chin and sort of the whole face thing…anyways i must say i just love this baby girl =D she’s just stunning and those eyes..OMG! may God bless her forever she’s SO damn cute!
- lola on
My son Oliver just pointed at the screen and said “baby”! It made me laugh as he was born 6 weeks later than Anya.
Danielle, we were pregnant at the same time and it has been really cool to see how Anya is developing because Oli is a similar age. I was relieved to hear that Anya would not wear her hat at Halloween because I could not get him to wear his Yoda ears and I felt really disappointed. Now I know it is just “that age”!
Anya is so beautiful and you should be very proud. Though she is certainly not a baby anymore. Time for another soon?
- keeri on
omgoodness!! Look at that hair!! She’s like a white diana ross with a little 2 year old’s sweet face!! I love it!! She’s such a cutie! Have fun and enjoy those locks…
- Amanda on
She is just SO Adorable. I love her eyes!!
- Claudie on
What an incredibly adorable little girl. Bet she has the personality to go with that cute face. So beautiful!
- Daisy Kay on
Awww your kid is so pretty! I love her… She looks like a cute little doll *love*
She photographs really well too…
- Incripacu on
She’s two – why don’t you refer to her as two? From what I can see, the gestational process is complete.
- Susie on
She is adorable. Look at all that hair!
- Melissa on
Her hair reminds me of my own childhood!
I love it!!!
- Tracy on
Beautiful baby!
Could you let us know what camera and lenses you used to show off Anya so well?
- Maddy on
I cannot believe that is little Anya. She is getting so big! I love the wild hair and she should definitely be in print (and with her personality)..oh my gosh!
Happy Holidays!
- kirsten on
She’s gorgeous!
I particularly love Photo 2, you can tell she takes after her mommy!
- emzi on
She is so adorable!!! And so photogenic!!
Love the t-shirt, too! I grew up in Corona, which is right next door to Forest Hills 
- Amelia on
I’m jealous!! My daughter is the same age as your little cutie and she has barely any hair!! What I wouldn’t give to have her have half the hair your daughter does!!
- SingingClayPearl on
She is absolutely beautiful!
Every time I see a picture of her, it makes me anxious to have a baby.
- Vanessa Green on
When should we expect #2?
- Ivey on
Oh, so sweet! Gorgeous child. What kind of camera is that?
- Meg on
Hi everyone-
Beautiful little girl!!
Danielle posted in October (under Anya’s b-day post) that…. “The camera that took these photos is a Nikon D70.”
(That seemed to be a popular question)
- Laurie in CA on
Here are a few more details from her earlier posts about the camera….
Photo Note: Since you asked, Josh took these photos with a Nikon D70 (digital SLF) with a 50 mm fixed lens, but you can probably get the same results with the Nikon D40. These photos were taken outdoors, but people have asked how Josh gets such great photos indoors. Here’s his tip: using a bounce flash, tilt the flash 3/4 up. For more tips on photographing babies and children and children’s parties, visit Digital Photography School.
- Laurie in CA on
Awwww! She is gorgeous. Adorable eyes & cheeks and I love the hair. Was she quiet and patient while you combed her hair? I can’t believe she’s 2 already.
- Chanel on
25.5 months ! When r u just going to say 2 yrs old ?
Not u specifically but it just bothers me in general when ages are stated 36 mo, 48 mo…OMG1 Just say 3 yrs 4 yr etc.
- lilkunta on
So adorable!
- jasminesd on
Yep, she’s got curly hair! It’s beautiful the way you are doing it now, fine and wispy, but if you want to bring out the gorgeous ringlets, comb it with a wide tooth comb when it’s wet, spray in a little spray gel, and then don’t touch it til it’s dry.
- Steph on
Her hair reminds me of the little girl’s from The Secret Garden. Absolutely beautiful.
- Abbey on
Waow!! she’s beautiful.I love her eyes and the hair is just fantastic.
- ma74 on
I love this site, but I have to say that I do no understand why you keep posting stuff about Anya, I don think she´s a celebrity baby….but she´s cute.
- valentine on
She is such a stunning little girl! Thanks for sharing her progress, I enjoy watching her grow! 8)
Just a pet peeve here…but I don’t think it’s appropriate to ask when/if someone plans to add to their family. It’s a very personal and private matter.
- gargoylegurl on
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