Tantrums on the floor and you cringe for your photographer to see? You think to yourself, “I mean, c’mon, those other families must have such well-behaved kids to keep it picture perfect for an hour.” Can I say a big NO NO NO NO NO. Gimme the tantrums, meltdowns, and time-outs. Give me the snotty […]

“If you remember, I told you I was going to marry you the day I was chasing you around the tree in my mom’s backyard. I was nine years old that day. Here we are over twenty five years later driving to Florida with our baby in the backseat. “

“If you remember, I told you I was going to marry you the day I was chasing you around the tree in my mom’s backyard. I was nine years old that day. Here we are over twenty five years later driving to Florida with our baby in the backseat. “

Documenting pre-baby lifestyle sessions for both expecting couples and expanding families is something I’ve done quite a bit more of lately, and I truly love the meaning and authenticity behind the moments we capture in these shoots. There’s just something about having visual snapshots of those days before lives and hearts forever shift, mold, and expand in new ways. I hope you enjoy a little peek into Heidi and Austen’s life and growing family!

One of my favorite things about seeing sweet Kate grow throughout this year has been to see the wonder in her parents’ eyes as they soak in every little thing about her that adds beauty to their world.  From the moment I walked into their home for Kate’s newborn session over a year ago, I felt overwhelmingly grateful to document her first year into a beautifully curated time capsule.

Here’s a peek into Kate at one-year-old…

Demi’s birth day was full of beautiful human connection, support, and love.  As Duston held Deirdre’s hand through every painful contraction and kissed her forehead every-so-often for supporting reassurance, I found myself watching from the other side of the room with the most content grin painted on my face.  

I hope you enjoy a glimpse into some of the intense, quiet, and love-filled moments captured during Demi’s first few days in this world…