Merry 1st Christmas sweet N!! He is 4 months old and I remember meeting him when that sweet little guy was 4 days old! How the time is flying by! I love this sweet family! How cute is N’s little lumberjack outfit?!? Of course it was perfect that the Christmas Tree Farm had a rick of firewood stacked up making a perfect backdrop for this sweet little guy! What a wonderful Christmas it will be as a family of three!! Merry Christmas D family! 
I love this family! Not only do they make every session extra fun! But Dad is always helpful to make his kiddos smile and little promised donut bribery definitely is the trick! I served alongside this sweet mama in ministry…and I long to be as graceful of a mama, wife, friend and leader, as she is! She is called blessed! I love every fall to capture this sweet family as they grow up! These kiddos are funny…There were many photos with tongues sticking out, eyes-crossed, fish lips, laying down, goofy faces, wide-mouth shock faces….I giggled going through editing! Such fun! Enjoy this sweet family! 
I am honored to enter the most precious place: my client’s home to meet their brand new baby! I met this sweet family a few years ago when their oldest was 6 months old. Now he is an older brother. You can’t tell from these photos but we were set up in the bathroom floor. Image me standing on the bathtub to capture some of these overhead. It was the best light in the house…and the great thing is you would never know. Holding this sweetness definitely gave me baby fever. It is amazing how fast they grow, as I just placed my own 5 month old down for bed. She was this little once. Mama, hold onto these new days. Snuggle them longer. Thank you for the honor of capturing these for you! I can’t wait to watch you grow little one! 
This sweet family decided to take on the rain. We were shooting the photos with the pond in the background while the sprinkles fell steadily on us! And it was so fun! Once the rain stopped, we were all so happy. (Not just because we would have cut the session short –but because we would have missed the most beautiful after-storm sky! It was gorgeous! And sweet {A} was such angel. Through getting rained on, outfit changes…she was such a great sport. It was truly a pleasure to meet this family. I hope to capture them again as {A} continues to grow! 
Kimberly has been my doula (natural birthing coach) for my past two deliveries. Kimberly’s career is supporting mother’s as they labor through bringing their child into the world. Kimberly watches mother’s unite with their own children, all while there was a hole in her own heart as she hasn’t known her own birth mom. A precious DNA ancestry gift from a client, began to open the door for Kimberly and her birth mom to be reconnected. The test connected her to a cousin and eventually to her mom. 40 years later, they are united! When she asked me to take photos of their reunion birth, I was honored. Kimberly’s story of adoption, how she found her birth mom is simply beautiful. I love how God is true to His word: “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Just like birth stories, the long time of laboring is quickly overlooked and forgotten, as a mother embraces her beautiful baby. I pray this too would be for Kimberly and her mom–that their togetherness now would overshadow the years apart! Kimberly shared her story here and I know that it is well worth reading. Thank you Kimberly for the honor and joy of capturing these for you and your mom. 
J is full of life. She twirls. Adjusts her crown. And like almost every 4 year old…loves Frozen. What a fun afternoon with this sweet girl!
This sweet lady entered the world via surrogate birth. Their sweet story is certainly a beautiful one. For now, her sweet face won’t make an appearance…but as you can tell…she is loved & I promise beautiful…all the photos are just precious…wedding pearls, vintage bassinet, lots of snuggles and kisses.
N is the sweetest buddle of boyish snuggles!! And that hair!! I am honored to capture this little man! You couldn’t tell these parents were first time parents–they were naturals! He is one loved little boy!! Can’t wait to see how much he grows for his 3 month photos in October!
Mama and her sweet little mini me joined me in the park for a little morning session. It was perfect! These two are just precious! Look at those eyes!! It was a beautiful morning to capture love between a mama and her child! Mommy and me sessions are my favorite!!
There are moments when you realize sometimes people you meet imprint on your heart in big ways…meet L & R. I met them when R was 18 months old. I get to hang out with this little man and his sweet mama 2 times a year!! Once for his birthday (he and my sweet Josie were born 1 week apart) & for fall pictures!! This session was extra special because they are moving to NC* and this will be our last session at The Cove. *cue crocodile tears. Cross my fingers we will be able to meet up when I am in their neck of the woods. Sweet buddy R…I have loved chasing you around, capturing your adventurous spirit, watching your sweet personality shine through every giggle and seeing your beautiful mama love you with every fiber she has within her! She is a strong woman and loves you so much!
