Maternity shoots are my absolute FAVORITE.  Mamas-to-be seldom feel pretty- so it's my goal during my time with them to make them feel beautiful during the shoot and then capture that beauty on "film" for them to see later.  And in truth- it's easy!  Pregnant women are absolutely gorgeous!

Recently Diana and I had the opportunity to photograph a gorgeous pregnant friend and her family during one of the most beautiful January days I have ever seen!  Everyone, meet my friend Lauren and her beautiful family- so far

Aren't they just lovely?

We began our shoot in downtown Fort Mill and wrapped up at one of my favorite local spots, Haigler Loop.  We had SO much fun with these three!  

Here are a few of my favorites from the day...

Lauren is SIMPLY STUNNING.

She has such a great smile- especially when she laughs!

The HATS shots are my favorite!!

Oh. my. goodness.

Dean family, you guys are precious!!  I absolutely cannot wait to see you guys as a family of 4.  

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to capture such love and beauty... I think my Ruthie and your baby "A" should be bff's... whatcha think?

Love you guys!

May the Lord bless you and keep you and shine his face upon you all as your family grows.

Jones Family

It has been my absolute pleasure to photograph so many beautiful families this year.  And I couldn't pick a more fun family to close out my year of shoots than the Jones family!

Everyone, meet the Jones family!

 

I have watched this gorgeous family grow beginning with a maternity shoot at the end of Jamie's first pregnancy. Then it was my treat to shoot them for Nora's first birthday and their secret announcement that they were expecting again! Now just weeks before this family o 3 becomes a family of 4 I had the opportunity to capture them again.

We shot during an early afternoon when a front was blowing through and clouds were covering every inch of the sky!  Luckily for us all I just received a handy-dandy flash for Christmas from my sweet in-laws so we made the best of the clouds!

Here are a few of my favorites from the day!

Isn't she a BEAUTIFUL Mama?

 

 

Some sweet baby-love from Miss Nora

 

 

 

 

 

I couldn't choose between these so I'll post both...



Incredible beauty!



Now you see where sweet Nora gets her good looks :)

I love this sequence...

 

 

 

Jones family, I thank you again, for allowing me the opportunity to capture such special moments in your family's story.  And thank you for your support of our adoption!  I can't wait for us all to have our babies home and have ourselves a play date!

We love you guys!

 

 

One more quick thing!  Since we are expecting Miss Ruthie to be coming home late in February or early March I will have very limited opportunities to shoot in the early part of 2013.  If you are interested in booking me in the first quarter please email me asap so that I can get you on my calendar.

 

Stay tuned to our family adoption blog in coming days for updates on our journey.  We love you and appreciate your prayers and support!