I think I say this in every blog post– but I love maternity sessions. I think they are one of my favorites (family sessions being my all time favorite). This mama-to-be was no exception. We were losing light fast (funny how that works at sunset!) and she put up with all my crazy ideas, from picnics (watermelon was her #1 craving, I always love to work those cravings in) to standing IN the bushes and trees.

I was even more excited when I found out her mom was coming, so it’s sort of a three-generations portrait as well. They had such a great relationship and could just look at each other and start laughing. This is going to be one loved baby!

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You know how some couples just GET each other? I mean, I know that couples get each other, there is a reason they were attracted to each other in the first place. But every now and again you come across a couple who truly, and I mean TRULY gets each other. It’s so much more than simply being on the same wavelength with one another. You can just see it in their eyes, the way they are just so confident in each other’s love.

This couple was the epitome of GET. They had such a fun vibe, laid back and full of laughter. From jumping mid-air high fives, to cracking up at private jokes while curled up together in a field.

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I met with this family for a mini session recently, and couldn’t get enough of their gorgeous little red-haired daughter. She’s such a happy little baby! She was such a mama’s girl, and I loved documenting their relationship in this mother-daughter session.

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Love is a beautiful thing! I absolutely loved working with this beautiful couple because everything about them was adorable. The looks they’d give each other, the sweet whispers… I really love everything about engagement sessions– everyone is just so happy and radiant, excited for their future together.

(I’m sorry for the sudden silence on my blog! Things are super busy over here and I’m excited to finally share some of the projects I have been working on. I’ve even been stepping outside of my usual portrait box to stretch my photographic muscles, and it’s been a ton of fun)

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This beautiful mom was a little camera shy and initially only wanted her children to be in her portraits. I’m happy to say I convinced her otherwise. You see, she is rarely in any photos with her kids as she is always the one taking the pictures, and I know that’s how it is with most moms. I know that as adults, we fuss about being in front of the camera… we worry about our hair, our weight, and generally feel awkward knowing the spotlight is on us. (ok, this is how I feel at least!) But 5 years from now… 10 years from now… 20 years from now… you will look back on these images of you AND the kids and be glad. You’ll be happy to have documented the joy on your faces as you play with your kids. You’ll be happy to have documented a beautiful reminder of the love you share. Your kids will appreciate seeing how the whole family looked “back then”… when your daughter is your age, she will enjoy seeing you and putting herself in your shoes, the similarities and differences in how you look, in where you are in life. Trust me!

I will take plenty of photographs of just your kids, but it’s important to make sure Mom and Dad are included, too.

It’s no surprise to me that the images of mom and the kids are my favorites….

Thank you so much for agreeing to be included in part of the session!

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