Rachel and Brady

I love being able to see children grow and photograph their stages of growth. I particularly love working with this family.

Rachel is now 6 months old and she is the most beautiful baby girl. She was so lovely to work with. What a happy little girl... I love those cheeks! He mom brought some really cute outfits and accessories. We had a lot of fun dressing her up. Each outfit cuter than the next.

Brady is 2 years old and full of curiosity and adventure. He is on the go - all the time! He reminds me so much of my son. I forget how much work that stage is; they literally don't stop moving - ever! Kellys plan was to embrace Brady's love of adventure during the shoot.  She decided to go to Cultus Lake; so he had plenty of space to explore. This is a great idea for kids this age. They just want to move!

Here is Brady at Cultus Lake:

 

Baby J.J.

I was excited to see Baby J.J. once again. She had just turned one and I remember her as being the cutest thing on earth. My memory served me correctly; she is rediculously adorable.

She was much more mobile now of course - but her mama had thought ahead and brought out some cute props that kept her occupied...mostly!

Then off to the park to burn off some energy before nap time.

 

 

And she is off!

 

Little Baby Paisley

What a beautiful baby Jenny and Torand have brought into this world. She was so sweet and easy going - not a surprise knowing her parents. Congratulations to you both. I loved every minute of photographing your beautiful baby!

Kristi and Rusty Sitting in a Tree

It is all true! For Kristi and Rusty first came Love, then came marriage and very soon there will be a baby in a baby carriage!

There is no event in life comparable to having your first baby. It is the most exciting, nerve-racking, wondrous, challenging and rewarding time in your life. However, we tend to focus and anticipate the end product (cute little baby!) so much so, that we tend to want our pregnancies to hurry along and just get to the good part already! However, with many of life's most rewarding adventures, getting there is half the fun!

Those of you who have had babies know this is true in theory and mostly in retrospect.

I don't know very many women who have said at nine months into their pregnancies that they had wished time would stand still. But despite the physical and emotional discomfort and the growing anxiety of what is to come, pregnancy is, at least I believe, the most beautiful time for a woman...

...not to mention really freakin cool!  "What are you up to right now?" "Oh you know, nothing much, just growing a baby!" It is such an amazing phenomenon when you think about it. I cant keep a plant alive but I whipped up to human beings without much effort!

I did not look at all like Kristi during either of my pregnancies. That is for sure. She looks phenomenal! No matter how much weight you gain, or where you gain it, a pregnant woman is a beautiful thing. Just ask your husband!

( It' s a BOY! )

 

< Good luck to you both with the newest addition of your beautiful family! >