Just like with their maternity photo session, I left their home thinking, "Wow, you're not going to meet a nicer couple." Truly. Patient, kind, full of joy, everything about them was so calming to me. And it transferred right over to their beautiful new baby girl. That's probably my favorite part about this job...I LOVE getting to meet so many nice, good hearted people, and now, the world is +1.
This session had it all...
...three adorable children with a super wonderful, loving mama...
...family snuggles and special time just for dad + daughter...
...a piano prodigy, funny songs made up to Nirvana tunes by dad, headstands on a funky purple couch, lush green grass where mom and dad could rest for spell...
...bikes and wagons...
...sprinklers and watermelon...
...and even me! P.S. Remember the story about the bottom left photo? I still laugh about that.
...family snuggles and special time just for dad + daughter......a piano prodigy, funny songs made up to Nirvana tunes by dad, headstands on a funky purple couch, lush green grass where mom and dad could rest for spell......bikes and wagons......sprinklers and watermelon......and even me! P.S. Remember the story about the bottom left photo? I still laugh about that.It was such a pleasure to get to capture this family doing all the things they love to do together. Can't wait to put together their album, too! I LOVE making albums and knowing that the images are going to go together to tell the story...the pictures are going to get looked at and remembered time and time again. Makes my heart happy!
Pretty is definitely the first word that comes to mind when I think of this session. This was from way back when it used to rain here. In fact, I think we actually had to reschedule because of rain which was a little risky since they had traveled in from New Mexico. Meg is a VERY busy and VERY talented and now VERY pregnant photographer ;-). I just LOVE her work and I'm so excited to have a new photog to inspire me. We really hit it off and I very much enjoyed working with her. We had actually made plans to get together again in New Mexico this fall, but we have since tabled our RV trip (boooo :-(. I'm so excited to "see" their new baby boy when he makes his arrival!
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.
I heard this song for the first time the other day and I couldn't help but to think of my own life, my kiddos when they grow up, and all of the families I've gotten to work with over the years. I'm not one for sappy country songs, but this one got me...and then became the soundtrack while I edited this session...
