There’s something unmistakably special between a mom and her daughter. Something that I can only feel and not really describe. I felt it with my own mom and I feel it with my daughters. It’s a connection that cannot be broken. A mom – especially this lovely mom – knows her daughter like no other and goes above and beyond to take care of her little one. For this little session, they got to cuddle up in a wrap together, snuggle amid the trees, and enjoy the beauty of their relationship. Kendra, you are such a strong role model for your kiddo! I’m so glad that we had the chance to capture your connection.
I couldn’t be more tickled to hear from a lovely family I met for the first time last year. Baby A’s tiny newborn size was emphasized even more when Grizzly jumped up on the bed (he’s a Bernese Mountain Dog). Now, a year later, he’s still small but he’s definitely gotten bigger! He’s on the verge of walking, trying to test out his legs when he’s feeling so moved. And he seems like a master observer – he takes everything in, considers it, and then, and only then, reacts to it – on his own terms. Grizzly loved exploring this beautiful park, too, taking no time to discover the puddles of mud or sticks to play with (and snuck in a kiss for little A here and there).
Rachel and Drew, thanks so much for the chance to see A again! He’s adorable and you guys seem like you’ve been doing this for years. Hugs to you all.
When different parts of my world collide, it makes me feel like I’m going in the right direction – like it was meant to be. For this session, not only do Steph and I share the same first name, but our kids are in the same school together, AND the weather/light/setting was perfect (this, after our first session had to be rescheduled due to bad weather). So when I got in my car after the last frames were shot and the rain started to fall on my windshield, I had to believe that this session was meant to happen on this exact day and time.
This family had fun at their favorite beach – a beach where they spend most of their summer days together, with their grandparents, soaking in all of the beauty and fun a beach can possibly hold. You could tell they were beach kids – they knew their way around the rocks like pros and would sit and watch the ocean for hours if you let them. Thank you, Steph and Rob, for sharing your spot with me! What a lovely idea for the grandparents’ anniversary gift.
So, just a few weeks ago I fell in love again. Didn’t think it was possible, but my newest nephew made my heart swoon. If you’ve been following along, you know that my baby sister, Alyssa and her husband, Adam, were expecting their first child this year. I had the most awesome privilege of photographing my sister’s labor and delivery of their son (which I just got around to blogging yesterday). Fast forward to two weeks later, after the blur of childbirth had subsided, my sister asked for some newborn images – be still my heart. Granted, I am 100% completely biased, but he is one of the most adorable babies I’ve ever seen. Check out the head of hair! Beyond his good looks, he has these amazing parents who are doing a bang up job.
I can’t wait to see what you will bring to the world, sweet S. Your cousins, your uncle, and I love you already. Welcome, little one. Our side of the family may be a little overwhelming at times, but we’ve got so much love. So much.
I don’t even know where to begin. Do I tell you about how amazing my baby sister was? Do I tell you about how supportive my brother-in-law was? Do I tell you how honored I was to be able to witness the birth of my nephew? I could go on and on, honestly, and I would be gushing about it all. In short, my baby sister opted for no epidural (!) and went purely with nitrous oxide (hence the mask-thingy) throughout all 18 hours of labor. Can you say rock star? Adam never left her side (save for a tiny cat nap) and talked her down after each contraction. After all of that, a beautiful, nearly 9-pound baby boy was born, head FULL of hair. All of a sudden, there was more love in the world. Should you have a couple of minutes to catch a glimpse of the G-rated version of events, please check it out.
This is something I will *never* forget. While I have given birth two times before, having the wherewithal to take it in is a completely different story. Alyssa and Adam, thank you a million times over for trusting me to be there with you, camera in hand, to document the start of this new chapter. It may be the most challenging and most rewarding thing you’ll ever do.
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