family photojournalism :: adam + lily

I often photograph just mamas with their little ones, like at Milk Time sessions and such. But this was my first time doing a daddy-daughter session. And it was such a treat to do so. 

Adam and Lily have a really sweet connection, and you'll see it as they dance on the bed, play doctor, and walk through the fields behind their apartment. <3

Happy Wednesday!

life with a newborn :: brynlee

Baby Brynlee was born into a family that loves sports and grilling and their giant golden retriever named Maize. Her mama is a NICU nurse and carries all the smart and tender baby care skills right into her relationship with her. She enjoy snuggles and bottles, walks outside, and soothing sits in her Mamaroo. 

As a side note, I want to mention that Brynlee and her parents were gifted with this Life With A Newborn session by her auntie and grandma. I can think of few better baby shower gifts than this. So, I even have gift cards available for this very purpose, something pretty and official looking that can be presented to an expectant mama at a baby shower. Reach out if you'd like to give this gift to someone you love!

mini-sessions :: provin trails

I've tried to get away from mini-sessions, but they keep coming back by popular demand. I'd be lying if I said I didn't end up rather enjoying them in the end. ;) 

Here's the results of round one mini-sessions in September! Look at these amazing families! The cute is insane. 

the voskuils

the melvilles

the townsends

the boumas

bruischat family

I'm doing one more round of mini-sessions in the middle of October, so stay tuned for those images, also. :)

family photojournalism :: the declerqc family

Just a few months before my son Walter was to be born at home with a midwife, I had a burning need to witness an empowered, midwife-attended home birth just one more time. I begged Beth to let me photograph hers so that I could have that need met. She complied, and I'll always be grateful for the positive pictures and feelings that experience gave me as I prepared for my own. 

At her birth, I remember seeing all these homesteading books around, and drafts of vegetable gardens, signs for canning and handcrafts and homeschool everywhere. Beth and Tommy were dreaming dreams of a life outside the city where they currently lived, a life with chickens and woodworking and wide open spaces. In the nearly 2 years since then, they have made radical steps to move closer to that goal. First, they sold their house and Tommy quit his job and they moved into an RV for several months. Then they stayed with Beth's parents until they could find the perfect property to begin their homesteading adventures. 

This family photojournalism session, then, is the proof positive of the fulfillment of dreams. It takes place at their beautiful homestead on their lovely piece of land. There are chickens and a wood shop and a huge vegetable garden. The kids are being homeschooled. They're expecting baby #4. And the effect on Beth and Tommy is clear contentment. It felt really great to celebrate this with them. And I know you'll enjoy getting a little peek at this beautiful life they're crafting.

Beth and Tommy both do amazing things with wood, by the way, and they've launched their own business called Declerqc Woodwork. You can find them on Facebook and on Etsy, or follow them on Instagram at @thewoodenfarmhouse. At the moment, they're making my family a farmhouse table that seats 10! But they do smaller things too. Check them out. 

life with a newborn :: halo ryleigh

Brace yourselves: if you're as big of a sucker as I am for a chubby, yummy baby, you're going to MELT when you look at these photos of dear little Halo! She has the best rolls. And a big brother doggy friend who's also pretty handsome and likes to kiss her toes (who can blame him, really?). 

Here's a little peek at a Sunday mid-day with Karen, Doug, and baby Halo at 12 weeks old. 

Life With A Newborn sessions, along with all types of Family Photojournalism Sessions and Fresh48 sessions, too are on SALE for the month of October only. Get on it! ;)

life with a newborn :: luke henry

luke was born at home not even two weeks before this session was shot. this means that he's still sleepy and floppy and so FRESH. and yet, unlike many babies this new, he is already smiling. but maybe you'd be a smiling newborn too if you had such a doting big brother and sister and such tender parents. 

I want to photograph all the babies! Reach out soon to book your fall Life With A Newborn or Fresh48 session.