baby boy is baking......

Had so much fun catching up with a friend who kindly let me play around with some belly shots at and IN the James River. Thank you, Stacey!

lil' lincoln

There is new little man amongst the world. His essence and spirit is pure. Congratulations to his Mama Kate108 and Big Brother Nixon.

the school bell rang

It's a new year with a new teacher and new class. The awful reminder that time is still moving and she is definitely still growing. She is in the safest, warmest, love-filled place outside of my heart and arms. So with that, I give her one last hug and kiss and remind her that Noni will be picking her up. I leave feeling weepy with a big lump in my throat.......trusting in what is and what we have.

sunday love

sunday, otherwise known as, love day.......

richmond summer + pregnancy = inside shoot

I had such great intentions for Kate's maternity shoot. We had been discussing her maternity shoot for quite a while. We were going to head to the Japanese Gardens at Maymont. We would bring her son with us and incorporate him into some of the shots (if he was willing).....Then this past Sunday came, the day of our shoot and holy heat and humidity, Batman! Kate was kind enough to let me set up a shoot at her house instead. Such a beautiful glowing Mama with such gorgeous eyes!

rain, rain, go away

I had a wonderful time catching up with an old friend and meeting his new love this week. I was in a race with HUGE storm clouds.....and I'm calling the race a draw. Jeremy and Matthew's love and energy helped keep the rain away just long enough to have a wonderful power shoot with Shockoe Bottom as the backdrop. Then it p-o-u-r-e-d, young love.

a family affair

Had my hardest shoot to date this week. Trying to coordinate a 5 year old, 2 year old, and 9 month old = TOUGH! They were so kind and incredibly patient to each other and me. Our shoot was filled with what kids can always bring......smiles, sweet kisses, balloons, and birthday suits. Take some advice from sweet Macee, when your clothes are getting you down RUN FREE!

good bye kindergarten class of 2012

Today was our last day together. A day of hugs, cuddling, and kisses on cheeks. Such a wonderful class with so much love to give. It is always a mixed bag of blessings saying good bye, but excited to see them continue to grow.

getting my toes wet and inspired

I recently had the privilege and honor to take some family photos for my dearest friends down in Avon, NC. We have always dreamed of having our families together in the Outer Banks for a family vaca. It was everything it should be and we can't wait till the next time! Here are just a couple of highlights! Such a beautiful family!