Category Archives: bellies and babies!

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baby Zayna {lifestyle newborn}

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I am not a newborn photographer by any means, but I do LOVE Lifestyle newborn photography~ I love when siblings get to hold the baby, gather around mom and dad, and I love seeing the awe and wonder of new life.

 

For me, LIFE is all about this: kids being kids. Lifestyle at its best… who wants to make kids sit and pose and smile at the camera?? If I can get it, great, but if they are busy bodies and wiggly giggly,  I take them as they are! Perfectly imperfect in every way.

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These moments are some of my faves.. the ones where kids can just be kids and do what they do..

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Have I mentioned how much I adore feet photos??! When our children were growing up I would always compare their feet. I just loved seeing them grow! Kinda like one measures the height of a child, I would marvel at my kids’ feet!

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Remember what I said above about trying to make kids pose and smile?? Yeah, not happening here.. LOL

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Cooper {lifestyle newborn}

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It all started with this sweet little tie. Don’t you just love little boys looking dapper at 3 months old??

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this little guy is typically the MOST smiliest baby everrrrrr, but not this day. No siree! But, in LIFESTYLE photography it’s not about making the child smile or getting them to look at the camera, it’s definitely about capturing the relation between baby and parents, emotions of love and pure bliss as a new mom or dad embrace their child.

For me, lifestyle is about snuggles, cuddles, playtime, buried in mom or dad’s chest, arms, neck… ahhh.. those moments that don’t happen after toddler years and certainly not in school age children. THIS ‘now’ moment, lifestyle, this is what its all about for me!

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But, oh, come on, those baby blues!!!

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This is one of my favorites of our time together! I LOVE the look on Jen’s face, I love the cuddles with Cooper, and Kyle looking on and over mom and baby in that protective manner only a father can do.

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And, every cat owner needs a portrait of their feline friend, right? Thanks for sitting still these two seconds Zuess!

A great big huge thank you to Jen of Beautiful Blooms by Jen for allowing me into this time of her life as a new mommy! Cannot wait to watch Cooper grow into a little man of his own!! xo

 

Baby Sweet P~ Emily’s baby bump

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While in Virginia awaiting the arrival of our third grandchild, first grand daughter, I wanted to photograph my beautiful 9 month pregnant daughter in law Emily with her mama in the gorgeous nursery Evan and Emily have prepared for baby sweet P. (before they revealed the gender thats what we started calling her, and until she is born her name will be secret as well!).

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It was so special for me to capture this time with mom and daughter. Generational portraits are precious and meaningful and what an honor for me to be able to do this!

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Wizo (the dog) is Emmy’s ‘first baby”. He seriously makes me smile and had to be a part of the session as he kept sneaking in the room!

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Baby Sweet P will be arriving any day… until then.. I get to enjoy time here with this stunning mama-to-be! So thankful my son brought her into our lives!

 

 

Remington {birth}

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Just a few days before Kailey gave birth to Remington I went to their home and made a few portraits of her while she was in early labor. I loved watching her bounce on the ball on the front lawn as she read her bible and awaited for Remi’s arrival.. His older brothers were napping and the house was quite as she packed her hospital bag in preparation for the big day :)

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prayers surrounded by family for a smooth and safe delivery. Kailey chose to go as natural as possible, with no meds and no epidural. But, there’s no shame in having meds if you need them, every momma is different. :)

Her midwife was with her most of the time as well. I just love this image of her midwife holding her hand and her husband hugging her. WOW.

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Her own momma climbed in bed with her to help support, rub her back, and make her smile!

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Whatever position helps, there is no wrong/correct/right way to labor. Let your body tell you what is best.

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October 2, 2014 at 1:46 pm Welcome earth side little one!

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