I am thankful that a picture paints a thousand words because I can’t find the right ones for this sweet girl. I hope my heart shines through them.
Avalyn – 4 days old

Avalyn 1 year later





I am thankful that a picture paints a thousand words because I can’t find the right ones for this sweet girl. I hope my heart shines through them.
Avalyn – 4 days old

Avalyn 1 year later





I love the name her parents chose for their little princess. Her name and delicate features remind me of a little southern belle. She made us work for her newborn portraits, but I adore the results. Welcome to the world sweet baby girl!




I found this song and wanted to share these powerful words.
WHAT I WOULD TELL HER:
(If I knew what to say.)
You are a miracle. And I have to love you this fiercely: So that you can feel it even after you leave for school, or even while you are asleep,or even after your childhood becomes a memory. You’ll forget all this when you grow up. But it’s okay.
Being a mother means having your heart broken.
And it means loving and losing and falling apart and coming back together.
And it’s the best there is. And also, sometimes, the worst.
Sometimes you won’t have anyone to talk to.
Sometimes you’ll wonder if you’ve forgotten who you are.
But you must remember this: What you’re doing matters.
And you have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs. The truth is, being a woman is a gift. Tenderness is a gift. Intimacy is a gift. And nurturing the good in this world is a nothing short of a privilege.
That’s why I have to love you this way. So I can give what I have to you. So that you can carry it in your body and pass it on.
I have watched you sleep. I’ve kissed you a million times. And I know something that you don’t, yet:
You are writing the story of your only life every single minute of every day.
And my greatest hope for you, sweet child, is that I can teach you how to write a good one.

Lila is such a dainty baby girl and is already quite vocal. She made so many noises for such a little peanut, she had me laughing her entire session! I can’t wait to see how her personality develops as she grows.





Declan couldn’t wait to make his entrance into the world and was born 5 weeks early. He was such a sweet baby to photograph, and barely let out a peep during his entire session. Welcome to the world sweet baby boy!




I had been anticipating Chase’s arrival ever since I met his beautiful mama for her maternity portraits. He’s such a handsome little guy with his spiky blond hair and his daddy’s dimples. Welcome to the world sweet baby boy, we are so glad you are finally here!





One of the greatest joys in what I do is watching my little clients grow and participating in their milestones. I first met Avalynn as a itty bitty newborn and now she is one year oldl! Happy Birthday sweet little girl! I am excited to see you explore the world on your own two feet, but please, stop growing up SO fast!
In honor of her birthday here is Avalynn as a newborn, 6 months, 9 months, and today in her new big girl room with her very first pigtails…




“A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.”

“We were born to love… and only when we love are we truly alive. “

by Anne Katherine
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