You may remember sweet Ileana from her newborn session just a few months ago. I can’t beleive how much she has grown in only 6 months. Such a beautiful little girl! This was another one of those sessions where I just couldn’t narrow down my favorites so there is a ridiculous amount, but I am sure Ileana’s mom Katie won’t mind!
Make sure to scroll down to see Ileana eat whole strawberries for the first time. She was not sure what to think at first, but she quickly figured out that she was a fan. 🙂
Enjoy.
About a month ago, I got the pleasure of hosting a Storybook Themed Baby Shower for my best friend, Amy along with our other best friend, Heather. Since I am approaching the big 3-0 this year, I kinda feel like using the term ‘best friend’ should be retired, but there truly is no other way to describe these girls and how much they mean to me. Amy’s sweet girl, Lanier Elizabeth (Lanie Beth) is due to arrive anytime and we are so excited to meet her! Amy is just now approaching 36 weeks but because she has not had the most typical pregnancy (she went into labor at 27 weeks, it was stopped, and she has been on bed rest ever since) we are so thankful that Lanie Beth has held out this long and we are totally okay with her making her appearance anytime!
Because I was hosting the shower, greeting guests, and tending to my baby who was feeling just enough under the weather to want his mommy the entire time, the 6 images you see above were the only ones I was able to get at the shower. Luckily I had the chance to get outside with Chris and Amy and get some maternity shots of the 2 of them and I love how they turned out. Is Amy not so adorable pregnant?
As promised, here is what’s to come in the coming days and weeks!
Bridal Style :: Jessica
Just Married :: Dayna & Mike
Newborn Love :: Charlotte Lucille
Happy Family :: The Friedrichs
Just Married :: Zeynep & Bruce
Just Married :: Jessica & Mitch
Little Maddex is truly one of the sweetest babies to ever grace the front of my camera. I literally think I only heard him cry one time in the few hours I was in his home. His peaceful spirit could only come from his wonderful parents who I have grown to love. I got to shoot Julie and Jeremy’s Maternity Session a few months before Maddex was born, so it was truly special for me when I finally got to meet this little guy. Enjoy!
Sweet Audrey is the FIFTH little one to join the Wood family. We go to church with Carl & Becca and all their kiddos and enjoy being around their family so much. Each of the kids are so precious but after spending time with little 5lb Audrey she has definitely won my heart. Yesterday, I announced on Facebook that Matt and I are expecting our second baby come Nov. 10th and so any time I get the chance to be around a newborn, I get so excited! Enjoy these precious images of Audrey and some of the whole family as well. Yes, they are all wearing matching outfits…. Becca is literally a super-mom, I don’t know how she does it!
I love the above images because they show how tiny she is.
Can’t get enough of baby feet!
Check out what is to come in the next couple of weeks!
Newborn Love :: Baby Audrey
This sweet thing should me making her debut on the blog this week so check back!
Engaged! :: Amanda & Kerry
Engaged! :: Jenny & Justin
A few weeks ago I got to meet sweet baby Liam and what a sweet one he was. I’m pretty sure I maybe heard him cry once throughout our entire session. This little guy was born at 6lbs-ish and was so lovable and tee-tiny. His parents, Katie and Michael are just over the moon in love with him, and this shows through so clearly in these images. He is so lucky to have them. Katie, Michael, and Liam- it was a PLEASURE getting to know you! Please keep in touch.
I loved Liam’s bird themed room.
These next 2 images are not my normal style of photography but I love the way they turned out!
Don’t you just love Katie and Michal’s stylish home?
One of my favorite daddy images. Such genuine love for his little guy.
A couple of months ago, Oli and i got together with my friend Heather and more importantly (for Oli) her daughter, my little guy’s main squeeze… Adelai. I have been waiting for the right time to share these photos and I think Valentines Day is perfect!
I know I have mentioned Adelai and Oliver’s special relationship before but in case you didn’t know, Oliver and Adelai were born on the same day- 8-10-11. Not only that but their mommies had the same due date of 8-4-11, are both photographers and go to the same church. So Oli and Adelai get to see A LOT of one another and we don’t think they mind it one bit. It has been so great seeing their little baby personalities come out… Oli is the laid-back pensive type, always observing his surroundings, but he does NOT mind letting you know how he feels at all times (with pterodactyl-like squeals). Adelai on the other hand is the soft spoken, toe pointing, always on the go busy little bee. If opposites really do attract, these 2 might actually fulfill their parent’s dreams and end up together.
I can’t get over how precious our two little monkeys look in their cloth diapers. Oliver is on the right and Adelai is on the left in the next image. Heather and I both shot these photos. Make sure to check her out at Heather Fink Photography.
a little behind the scenes action.
Winter sessions and weddings have been such a JOY this year with our mild 60-70 degree weather. Here’s a peek at what’s to come in the next few weeks!
Baby Bump :: Julie & Jeremy
Just Married! :: Hilary & Thomas
Newborn Love :: Baby Liam
Just Married :: Manda & Blake
I have recently had the opportunity to shoot more and more newborn sessions and to say that I LOVE shooting them would be a gross understatement. I love everything about being around a tee-tiny baby only days old. Holding them in my arms, smelling their sweet smells, and experiencing the joy and excitement of the new mom and dad. I even like the challenge of getting the baby nice and sleepy and in position. This is why I love my job. I get to be apart of such intimate and special moments.
This was the feeling I got when I arrived at ILeana’s home… There was just so much joy over her arrival . As you can see, this baby girl was not hard to photograph at all… Such a cutie from the day she was born.
An attempt to bring the family dog in for a picture:)
