Another sweet family with their first baby! This shoot was so special because we have been friends for nearly 20 years. Bethany surprised both of them in the midst of some big life changes and watching them tackle this new baby was so fun for the time I was there. Bethany, you have the best parents. I’m so excited for my friends and so honored they trusted me with her first photos.
My sweet friends welcomed their first baby, Callahan, a few weeks ago and it was an honor to be asked to photograph their new family of 3. He had the cutest little cowboy room so I had to get a few images of his nursery as well.
I have known Nolan’s mom, Hailie, for a few years now. Her brother is married to my cousin and I have been lucky enough to be present all three births for that part of the family. So I was beyond excited when Hailie wanted me at Nolan’s birth. As a photographer, it is so wonderful to know you are walking into a place where they make you feel like you are part of the family. The day was long for Hailie. Nolan is her first baby and than comes with so many uncertainties. You never know what labor is going to actually feel like, how long it will last, or what to expect for any piece of it. She was a true champion. This post is just a small snippet of the story from that day.
Haylen's birth had been anticipated for a very long time. When I first met Tasha it was evident that she couldn't wait to be a mom. It was a long journey to getting pregnant and she and her husband, Chris, were both ecstatic to be expecting a baby. The day we knew she was finally coming was exciting. I know I say how much I love spending time with all of the families I photograph but I can't say enough about how kind and sweet this family was to me. They welcomed me into their space and made me one of them. It was an incredible day witnessing this sweet girl make her entrance. I had a hard time narrowing down images so what you see here is only a small portion of their story.
Birth is so unpredictable. And sometimes very fast. This was the case for Parker's birth. I walked into the house about 15 minutes after he had been born. We were all in shock at exactly how fast it went! This little boy was born on a beautiful February day. It was around 60 degrees outside and sunny. He had 3 older brothers waiting to meet him. It was such a special day. I enjoyed so much working with this family. They were so welcoming and honestly, just a joy.
When I got a text message last May asking if I had any births on the calendar for the end of January I was immediately excited. Not only was the text from my cousin but this would be the third baby I would have the chance to photograph for her. Another fun fact about this family is that baby Jack shares a birthday with his mama! I love photographing this sweet family and all 3 of their boys!
When you plan a maternity session for January you plan to be cold. Thankfully we found the one warm day in January for this one! Aside from the wind, it was a beautiful afternoon for pictures. More beautiful than the January weather though is this mama. She is carrying her little girl so gracefully and beautifully. The next time I see them will be to meet this sweet baby girl!
I'm following up baby Jake's birth with his sweet newborn photos. My favorite part about a newborn shoot is getting to snuggle with a fresh new baby! Isn't he just so handsome??
