...catches the most incredible light EVER!!! People cringe whenever I suggest a sunrise session, but oh, it's so worth it. All of these images (with the exception of the two black and whites) are straight out of the camera...that's how good the light was to us.
It has been such a pleasure getting to know this beautiful couple and I'm thrilled to photograph the birth of their sweet baby in just a few short weeks.
Even though I'd spent hours going through the images and designing the album, my heart fluttered with both sadness and joy as I flipped through the pages when it arrived on my doorstep. The album features the maternity pictures, his beautiful birth day photos, and his perfect little newborn session (below). While it was incredibly rewarding to see it all tied together like that, it also meant that that particular "trilogy" was over. I've mentioned before that this beautiful family is leaving Austin soon and I don't know why, but it really hits me hard when I think about it. I've been working with them since before the birth of their first baby a few years ago. Feels like I'm going to be saying goodbye to good friends. *Fortunately,* I get one last fix this fall before they're off to make a new life up north. And equally fortunate, we can stay in touch via Facebook.
Okay. I'm done moping now. Here are a few photos from his newborn session...
Okay. I'm done moping now. Here are a few photos from his newborn session...
This day was a big deal. In more ways than one. His birth definitely brought happy tears from everyone in the room. If you haven't been reading Andrea's blog, you should be. She is a phenomenal writer and helped create an incredible source of healing for many women all over the world. After you watch Carter's birth below, you should definitely read Andrea's words on her experience. She tells it much better than I ever could. Andrea...I can't tell you enough how happy I am for your family and how wonderful it is to get to watch Natalie and Carter grow up through your lens and your inspiring words.
Shortly before they became a family of four, there were just the three of them. I'm so glad we got to spend a little time documenting their lives together at that moment.
