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!

Connor | Chattanooga Newborn Photographer

I have a love-hate thing with newborns.  I LOVE the babies and their new parents and everything about them... I HATE the ache I feel in my heart when I realize how quickly they grow up and how it seems like yesterday that my kindergartener was as tiny as these brand new balls of potential.  I love their smell and their sweet facial expressions and dreamy smiles, but I hate that I leave thinking, "well....... just ONE more wouldn't be so bad..."

Little Connor is a perfect example of that!  Oh, how sweet this little man was!  He slept the entire time, melting into each position and pose and sighing that delicious little baby sigh, burrowing into the blankets and snuggling with his beautiful mama and his sweet daddy.  He gave me the baby fever bad.  Go on, I dare you to not feel the same!

I'll give you a minute to finish your "aaw"'s.  Now, check back soon for more squishiness!

Anna and David | Chattanooga Prom! Photographer

I met this fabulous couple when I worked with David to capture his senior portraits and his amazing girlfriend accompanied him.  I just couldn't get enough of their young love, so when Anna asked me to capture some special portraits before his senior prom this spring, I jumped at the opportunity. 

Not only are these two beyond adorable (um, how gorgeous is she?! And that dress?!) but they're kind, intelligent kids.  It was an absolute pleasure to work with them both and I think of them often, hoping that their deep, true love helps them get through the trials and tribulations of his first year of college. 

Swoon.  Young love.... Folks, he gave her a puppy.  Yes, they are THAT adorable.