Sneak Peek Ripe Bellies

I would like to share a sneak peek of two of the BirthStories I am currently working on...  First up, Stacey and John.  :)  I loved Stacey within about 20 seconds of her welcoming me into her home.  She is bright like the sun and just being around her makes you feel good.  John told me how much he liked our BirthStories and how he can't watch them with the music because they make him... well he just doesn't like to.  I love the excitement John had about his baby.  Usually guys are pretty quiet about their unborn babies, but not John.  He was overflowing with love and happiness and wonder of what was to come.   

Next up... Krissy and Kenny.   Upon walking into their beautiful home the room immediately to my eye.  I LOVE their style!  They also have a HUGE Disney collection that we definitely put to use!  You will see that later in their BirthStory.  Krissy's elation overflowed for her baby on the way!  It is such a blessing and honor to capture the journey of couples becoming a families.  

Future Cardinal MVP...

Keegan arrived just in time to see the Cardinals become World Champs!   Dad was overjoyed to take some baseball pics!  Enjoy his announcement design...

Sara & John: Ripe Belly

Sara and John decided to wait to find out if they were having a Mr or a Miss.  I think there is nothing more exciting then not knowing and when mother and father finally see their baby and they are like what is it, what is it!!! And of course there's the excitement of the family in the waiting room with their bets made...  Sara and John choose LeLe to capture the BirthStory of their first child and here is a little sneak peek of their Ripe Belly session.  We started at their home and let me tell you Sara was SO prepared!!!  She had the kitchen table FULL of outfits, details, props and even pictures of parks and local spots she liked.  As I took their pics we chatted about possible locations for the end of their session.  They mentioned a few parks and also Orange Leaf.  I was like, WHAT is Orange Leaf?  They informed me that it is amazing frozen yogurt and how they have a Sunday ritual in which they go there with John's truck, pick their favorite flavor of frozen yogurt, add amazing toppings and then sit on the tailgate and people watch.  I immediately said, "uh yeah, we are going there!"  I told them not only will these pictures be fun, they are unique to you guys and your very own little ritual.  I love incorporating things that are unique because those are the moments and pictures that will remind them of the Sundays they spent together sitting on the tailgate, laughing, talking and just being together.  

you. are. beautiful.

 her wedding veil

Sara and John, thanks A LOT for treating me to Orange Leaf!  Now I am addicted... :)

Happy Birthday Keegan!

My good friend's nephew had a birthday a few weeks back. Madi was so excited to be invited to his birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese and we talked about what kind of present to give her friend. As a mom, I know that kids have MORE toys than they know what to do with, so I thought, what gift could be better than one that lasts forever... One that can freeze a moment in time for him to look back at one day and see what he looked like... How he played with his Daddy... and to capture the beautiful innocence that only a small child is so full of... I asked Madi if she would like to help me take pictures of Keegan and she was ALL FOR IT! Aimed with bubbles in her hand she was so ready to be my little helper. Enjoy some of my favorites from this adorable session!

They were cracking each other up!

Love the matching faux hawks they were rocking!

Little bubble master!

Bad boys, bad boys

Whatcha gonna do...

Aykm? I hope that smile never leaves your face Keegan.

Welcome Chloe!!!!

Please welcome Miss Chloe Elizabeth!!! We had the pleasure of shooting her BirthStory and we can't wait to share it!!! For now, here is her announcement design...

Here is the front:

Here is the back:

Kevin & Aimee: Ripe Belly!

I'll never forget the day my mother (the BEST office manager in the WORLD) calls me and says, "We got another BirthStory contract for a LeGrand???" It's not a very common last name and she was so confused! Then we booked a wedding. Last name: LeGrand. In fact they are all 3 brothers that just so happened to all have important events all happening around the same time and they chose us to capture them. As sisters who love to doing things together, we totally understand. :) We are so happy to have met the LeGrands and we can't wait capture your BirthStory Aimee & Kevin!! The countdown is on! Here is a sneak peek from your Ripe Belly session.

Welcome Cecelia!

Welcome to the world Miss Cecelia Jane!! Enjoy this announcement design! :)