The Bryan family

I go way back with the Bryan's. Bill and I were in 5th grade together back in the day when Peyton Fox punched me in the face and it made Bill so mad. And we met Amy through her dating Bill and all ended up being good friends and each other's weddings. I always ask what shots people want most in their sessions, and Amy said she just would really like a picture with her youngest daughter smiling because she doesn't really smile when they've had family pictures taken in the past. No pressure right?! Haha! It was fun to meet up with them and we ended up getting a few smiles out of Emily.

Johns Maternity

I sent this session off in the mail yesterday and it always feels good to have the session done after investing a lot of time in it and makes me a little nervous to put something I've created "out there".
It was great to meet this couple expecting their first baby in a couple of weeks now. They were so kind and caring toward each other. Here is a sampling from their shoot:

Quincy Diane

My friend Michelle asked me to take some newborn pictures of her sweet baby Quincy. Newborn sessions can have some challenges and I'm still getting experience with them, but I had fun hanging out and chatting between pictures.

Before Quincy was born Stephen found an old card where Michelle's Mom had written "I love you" and gave it to a company that turns handwriting in to jewelry. And he gave Michelle this bracelet in the hospital when Quincy was born. So, so special.

 Quincy's middle name is Diane, after Michelle's mom. She bought these books for her unborn grandchildren years ago and it has become a tradition for the grandbabies to have their newborn picture taken on the books that their grandmother who loved them without ever getting to know them had bought and saved for them. (cue all the tears)

Welcome to the world Quincy! You are so loved.

Askew Family Maternity

I got to take some pictures last month for my best friend, as their family prepares for the arrival of baby Penny. It was one of the hottest days of the summer so far, but everyone did great to hang through it. Here are my favorites from the evening.

Love you guys and can't wait to meet Penny!!!