Mateo

I really love photographing older siblings with newborns, especially when they’re old enough to follow directions ;). This beautiful little lady was such a delight to photograph and get to know and it didn’t even phase her when her naked baby brother had an accident while she was holding him! I know plenty of adults who wouldn’t handle that as well as she did!

I obviously had to get some of her by herself while Mateo was taking an eating break. Stunning, isn’t she??

What a beautiful little man this is. He makes me job easy!

Vivienne

I love photographing a maternity session and then when I get to meet their baby as well! The way a woman can grow a human will never cease to fascinate me. I frequently ask new moms if they can believe such a squirmy little person fit inside them just days before!

I first got to photograph Shanelle and Reese in October when the weather in Houston is oh-so-nice!

I just love how happy they are together. What beautiful smiles!

 

Then in January I got to meet this beautiful soul!

What a sweetheart little Vivienne is. I love her grins!

 

Some days my job is like playing dress-up, except I get to snuggle with a real live baby. Those days are not too bad :).

Lydia Joy

In case you didn’t know, I have an identical twin sister! She already had one beautiful daughter that kept us all on our toes (here she is as a newborn!), but at the end of December they added another little joy to our lives and big sister Claire sure is crazy about her Lyddie! When it was time for me to come back to Houston she whispered to her mom “Is she going to take the baby?” When my sister told her no she said “Oh, phew!”

I am so happy to have these little girls in my life.

 

This is her sweet smile :). 

 

 

I had to get a shot in too :). I love being an auntie!!

Elizabeth

This beautiful family wanted to get a session in their home before they moved to the other side of the world!  Mom and dad got married right here in their backyard, adding extra meaning to these images.  I just love them.

What a beautiful little girl you two made!  She is stunning.

I love everything about this house.  I know they’re going to miss it!

One of my favorites!  I love Elizabeth’s expression here!

She really does have the most adorable expressions.

 

Enjoy your life abroad!  It was such a pleasure to photograph your family.

Jamie and Wade

Maternity session at the beach at sunrise?   Yes, please!  I’m completely  in-love with these first two shots.  Those clouds and this beautiful couple totally made my day.