I don't know the first thing about babies.

But gosh, my five-day-old nephew Jasper is precious. His parents and I mercifully agree that documenting the growth and development of a little loved one is something we wish to be as free of playful backdrops and silly costumes as possible. As such, I've been enthusiastically photographing every moment of joy, distress, hiccups, gas, and naptime that have occurred during my visits with the little fellow. Suffice it to say that I'll be watching with great interest to see where his development takes him.

Here he is in action: