Newborn Baby Kenzie

One of the most challenging aspects of photographing newborns is that I, the photographer, must pace the session entirely around the little one.  The poses, props, and length of the session are completely different each time.  I have the pleasure of encountering such sweetness when I work; however, most newbies require ample amounts of soothing to settle into a deep, comfy sleep.

Not Miss Kenzie!

Little Kenzie was an absolute dream to capture.  Already 13 days old, (the upper end of the 'newborn photography' window) I was amazed when she slept almost literally the entire time I photographed her session.  We used this slumber to our full advantage to capture the magic of her tiny features and expressions.

Enjoy a sneak peek from newborn Kenzie's session.

Newborn Baby Lara

I love the way old friends have a way of popping back into our lives!

A few months ago, I ran into a sorority sister of mine from UVA ... and ... she was expecting!

This week I had the pleasure of meeting my friend's new baby daughter.  Sweet Baby Lara fell deeply asleep and gave us some of the most breathtaking newborn images yet!  She was an absolute superstar.

What a pleasure it is to photograph newborn innocence.

Here are a few of my favorites from her captivating session.

Cast-Off Mini Session

We cried, we hoped, we prayed, we believed ...

"Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked?"

Ecclesiastes 7:13

That His word was, and is, and always will be the TRUTH!

On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 ... after 9 body casts over 21 long months ... our brave son, Jackson, was deemed "cured" of his Progressive Infantile Scoliosis!

Although the road is not over, we are celebrating in the blessing that our journey continues in the right direction.

We are rejoicing in God's victory, Jackson's healing, and an absolutely fabulous excuse for a photography session.

Enjoy a few photos from our "Cast-Off Mini Session."

Daryl's Maternity Session

What an experience it is to photograph old friends during the most monumental seasons of their lives!  This weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting with Daryl and Bruce as the celebrated the upcoming arrival of their first daughter, due in July.  For as long as I've known Daryl, she's always been a horse enthusiast ... so her first "baby," Smokey, was a big part of this tender session.  I had a blast (and a bit of a challenge) capturing Smokey, Daryl, and Bruce's essence during this fun Maternity Session in Roanoke, Virginia.

Enjoy a sneak peek of their session.

anyone else jealous of this perfect bump?!?

... don't blink ...

Happy Birthday, Jackson & Oliver!

I don't often take so many professional-style photographs of my own kiddos.  However, shortly after last month's "spontaneous shoot" (which was totally a whim) ... BOTH of my little fellas had a birthday.  So, to capture the essence of these sweet ages, it was time for a session.

Here is a sneak peek from Jackson (3) and Oliver's (1) Birthday Session!

... and a few from my studio ...

(his angry face)

... but nothing's complete without a cake smash! ...

Happy Birthday, Jackson & Oliver!

Love,

Mommy