{Nourish}

What do I love most about being a business owner and photographer? Freedom of creativity!

Being able to capture memories and moments in time, so that some day, maybe 50-100 years from now, my images will bring a smile to a younger generation. (but remember, you need to PRINT YOUR PHOTOS )

When approached about capturing real life moments such as feeding a baby, I wanted it to be more than just mom in her every day clothing, because I wanted her to FEEL as special as she was, for nourishing her baby. As moms, we sacrifice so much for our children, and we should feel good about every thing we do.

I wanted moms to see how beautiful they truly are (not that it matters what they are wearing when they feed baby, but moms are really in FRONT of the camera!)

I absolutely loved these moments from Bethany’s session …

newborn Hadley {Lifestyle newborn}

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How beautiful is this mama who just gave birth to this wee one??!

I was lucky enough to have met Brent & Kaitlin and photographed their engagement session, wedding, maternity with both girls as well as newborn lifestyle sessions with both Madelyn & Hadley. What a treat to watch this precious little family grow!

This Daddy surely has a way with his baby girls! He is the one to soothe and calm them and I love seeing them respond to him! Look how she just melts in his arms

Their dog Baxter was their from the very beginning as a puppy at Kaitlin & Brent’s engagement session! he always has to be in every portrait and he doesn’t care!

Sister love!

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.

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

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!

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

new. LIFE.

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!).

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!

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!

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

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.