Jill, Jon and Baby | Chattanooga Maternity Photographer

Remember sweet Connor?  Well, back when he was just a little bun, I got to spend some time with his (very excited) Momma- and Daddy-to-be for a maternity session.

We chose a location that means a bunch to this couple and ventured out at dawn on what ended up being the hottest day of the year (troopers!) and captured some absolutely stunning light before it got too uncomfortable, then we went back to their home to finish up our session.  That's the beauty of a custom portrait session - full control over your location or locations and the ability to integrate your story and personality into the experience!

And this couple brought personality - in spades!  Look at how amazingly in love these two are!

I love - love - the excitement of expecting a baby - especially the first baby!  It just doesn't get much sweeter than that. 

And I believe that no matter how many stretch marks or extra pounds accompany a pregnancy, or how it might change a momma's skin, there really is not a time in a woman's life where she looks more radiant and beautiful than when she's carrying a baby.

*sigh* Love.  Just... love.

Can you get over her adorable bump?!  Aaaw!  

Amazing, isn't it, what a woman's body can do?  Love!

Carpenters | Chattanooga Family Photogpraher

I, first of fall, have to admit to being VERY behind in my blogging. Like, a year. That's pitiful and I know it. Oy. I'm going to try to fix that. Promise.

Anyway, I had the absolute pleasure a month or so ago of working with this amazing family. Honestly - I had such a great time with them. They asked if they could bring their family dog along and she ended up being one of the best, most well-behaved pups I've ever seen! Then, the oldest girl floored me with her child-whispering abilities to the point where I'd hire her as a nanny if child-labor laws didn't exist. And then - (yes, there's more!) - the not-quite-2-year-old demonstrated the ability to count well past 20. Not regurgitate numbers in order - actually count. Guess who taught him? His child-whispering older sister. Amazing.

Wait, did I mention they're absolutely adorable also? 

I'd hate them, honestly, if they weren't so likeable. 

What an awesome family.  Dudes, I love my job.