Home Already
They wanted their photos to be taken in their new home. A home so new, there wasn’t even a piece of furniture in it. It was just the walls, the […]
Sleep When the Baby Sleeps
Sleep when the baby sleeps they say. But all you can do is sit and watch- Her tiny chest rise and fall, Her lashes catch the light as they curl […]
Paperclips and Pacifiers
The paperclips and the pacifiers are occupying the same space, It is in that moment that you realize you’ve arrived at a place called parenthood. Goldfish crackers are spilled like […]
Lulu
Never even had to say “Smile”. You’d think I need to, right? After all, it’s my job. Not even a “say cheese”. Instead, I just watched them laugh, watched them […]
Huddy Hearts
You’re probably thinking that I’m a little late for Valentine’s day. But these aren’t Valentines. Glitter, ribbons, feathers, pipe cleaners, and giant puddles of white glue. Those sticky-paste covered little […]
Nap When The Baby Naps
When the second child arrives it becomes a bit of a balancing act. The baby, the toddler, and the pot roast all seem to need your attention at once. And […]
Vivian Turned Toddler
Vivi’s mom warned me it might be a challenging session, as her one year old had recently turned into a bonafide toddler. I showed up expecting to follow a wobbly- […]
Light
The glow of new parents. A new Mom looking down at the beautiful baby in her arms, with a smile that is bigger than she has ever worn, even on […]
Rinse and Repeat
The routine of it; Motherhood. Bottle, nap, diaper. Bottle, nap, diaper. Wash, Lots of wash. Bathe, Rinse. Repeat. Each day brings with it an unwritten dog eared checklist. To the […]
Not Gray
Rain all day. Of the, “I can’t see the road in front of me, as the enormous puddle sprays my windshield” variety. I’ve noticed, the local news has noticed, everyone […]
Snow
A newborn is fresh fallen morning snow. When you closed your eyes, and turned your head into the pillow Your last sleepy thought was of the yellow street light, illuminating […]
Cozy Pajamas and Wet Doggy Noses
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is shooting my sister’s Christmas card photos. It’s gotten to the point, that when I line them up, they start to tell her […]