Baby Jackson, Take 2~

A few weeks back I spent the afternoon with baby Jackson and family, capturing wonderful images of this precious newborn baby boy. It was a tiring day for the little man... so we called it quits and I followed up with another session this afternoon. Today, he was a new man!
All quiet on the home front was the theme, as we snapped away as he looked at me as if to say... "I'm ready for you this time ma'am, let's do this!"
So I thank you once again Weeks family, for allowing me into your home and into your lives. It was a pleasure, as always... I had a wonderful time. I hope Mr. Jackson enjoyed it too~

A new baby girl~

Fresh off the plane from our trip back stateside, and I am up and running, camera in hand... being sure not to miss a chance at a new friends final shot at maternity pictures. After 2 boys, I guess the third one is a charm, the daughter she was praying for and one last set of baby bump pictures. I again was honored to even be asked!

She was beautiful! Ms. Renee walked into the room prepared as none other I have seen to date. With all I asked for her to bring and then some... that some being some pretty little lingerie numbers and a set of black heels. Now how many pregnant woman do you know with this kind of confidence! She just rocked our session~

Now, as I go through her images, I am reminded once again why I love this job of mine so very much. Why I will run on no sleep after an 8 hour plane ride to capture someones hopes and dreams. Why I just couldn't say no to this woman, with only days until delivery.

It was an amazing afternoon Renee. I'm so glad that your daughter waited for me to return home. I am thrilled beyond measure that you were such a pleasure to work with, and I cant wait to meet your little girl!
Enjoy...

Meet Baby Anton~

I can always say that any day I am busy taking pictures it is a good day. Today was one of those very good days!
9am on the nose, I was out the door and onto a small village just west of me where my friends Kelly and Orlando live. It was exciting, I was going to meet their new son Anton... who I have known from inside the belly from my first meeting with Kelly a few months back. You remember, the wonderful woman who yelled "Is that my photographer?" from across the hospital halls. From her amazing maternity shoot just 2 weeks ago. From the fact that her water broke just hours after we finished... Yes, I have some stories from this bunch already!
Its only been 2 short weeks, but the perfect time to meet this new little one and capture his first images. As I entered their home, the first thing I noticed was how amazing Kelly looked. I mean she was bright eyed, excited, and all ready to go... surely not what one would expect with a newborn in the house, with feedings and changings and sleepless nights. Not this woman... she simply looked wonderful. Next came daddy... looking just as excited, just as eager and surely not tired. I wondered just how this couple does it? Then, I met Anton... with his big beautiful eyes, with full head of hair, little chubby fingers and toes. Already moving like a little munchkin, lifting his head and very alert as he looked me and my camera over as to say, "I know you Ms. Lady". I was instantly smitten.
This had to be the most fun I have had in some time... as we all laughed at Antons little antics. At the way he watches you as you walk around the room. At the cute smile and puckered little mouth that mommy and daddy brag on claiming "that's just how he looked right when he arrived into this world." Right down to the cutest thing I have ever seen... to get little Anton to calm down, daddy reads to him... from what else? An automotive magazine!!! That little man quieted down and turned his head to his father and listened ever so intently. I see many nights in the garage fixing up classics and shining up chrome.
So I thank you both once again, for an amazingly fun experience. I love this little man... makes me want one of my own, if you can promise me my experience would be just as perfect as yours has been? :)
He is beautiful~

Its like Mothers Day here in Germany~

2 weeks ago, a mother to be walked through my front door and into our studio for what were some memorable maternity images... today she is the proud mother of her newborn son, born just 48 hours after our shoot! It was an amazing time that I wont soon forget.
This afternoon, another glowing mother to be walked into my life and allowed me to be a part of this very special moment. Lisa was radiant, as she walked up the driveway and right into my heart. With her quiet, but confident way, she let me know right up front that she was a little nervous... having her picture taken at such an intimate life experience. I was quick to assure her that she was in good hands, and that this moment is something that wont ever come again. So, relax, have fun, and most of all, believe that in this very moment you have never been more beautiful!!!
It took all of 12 frames ( I kid you not ) for this woman to move like a seasoned pro. There was no more fear, as she stepped into my lights and simply filled the room with love. This particular shoot was also fun because her husband Darrell was right there with a loving smile, a cute little wink every now and again, and always encouraging words for the mother of their first child (who they have decided to wait to find out the sex until the day of!!! ) How exciting!
Thank you for your trust. I know its not easy to get in front of the lens with a complete stranger and feel like home... but you did it. And, did it wonderfully! It was a pleasure~
Here is my amazing couple and ??? Cant wait to hear the big news and to take those newborn images as well!~

Babies everywhere!!!

It seems like I am receiving daily phone calls from former clients who are now having a baby! I am thrilled for all my lovely ladies...

Congratulations to:
Emily & Ivan
Kim & John
Laura & Mark
Tracy & John

That's a lot of babies! Today my client Kim phoned to announce Ms. Kiara has arrived!!! She came into this world on Friday April 17th, newborn portraits are set for next week!!!
Now, my friend Tracy tells me that tomorrow might end up being the day, she will know around 9am when the Dr. gives the thumbs up or down. If it is the day, I'm ready... Tracy & John asked me to be a part of the birth and to photograph the huge event!
So today Tracy, John and myself took some images of hands (John, our hand model!) Hands on the belly shots, because there might not be any belly tomorrow! :)
So, get some sleep tonight Tracy, tomorrow could be one of the biggest days of your life... tomorrow your son is born!

A baby is born to a Navy family...

I love my charity work. I mean I TRULY love it!!! I not only have the opportunity to meet the greatest families ever, yea to us military wives! But, I am capturing the arrival home of a soldier after over a year of deployment, or a newborn child before their daddy has even met them. When you think about that... what an honor!
Today I photographed the Davis family, whose daddy is serving at war for the Navy. I have not been given the opportunity to photograph Navy families often. Usually they are Air Force and Army families primarily in San Antonio. It was a fun change up!
Mrs. Davis and family are from Virginia. She came to San Antonio to be close to her parents who live here. They are a blessing to any wife going through the emotions, and the hurdles of giving birth while her husband is off on a tour. Not to mention her other son, a three year old full of energy!
I myself am preparing for my husbands upcoming tour in Korea, and we have no children together. I don't know how these women do it? Wait a minute... sure I do. They are MILITARY WIVES!!!!
Ok, so is everyone tired of hearing me post about my fabulous husband and our military family? Tough!!!! Can't help it when you are so proud... it's a military thing!
Here are a collection of images from our shoot for Operation LoveReunited. Welcome to the world little one! Your daddy just can't wait to meet you!!!
P.S. Katy, I am ordering my own flat daddy! LOL!!!

Tie the yellow ribbon, hang the dog tags, kids in black military boots, your seal... What are "Things that every military family has!"



Meet the newest member of the family...
















This is SO Norman Rockwell, Navy style...!





A big brothers kisses...



Hurry home daddy... I can't wait for you to meet me!