I can't tell you how good it feels to get back behind the camera. I forgot how fun capturing giggles & love can be! I spent the afternoon at the Airport Tree Plantation with Maria, Rufus, and their two beautiful children, Zio & Sofia. The whole family is so much fun & an absolute blast. We took their Christmas card photos almost three years ago and I still can't believe what little adults Zio & Sofia have blossomed into. I'm pretty sure if I let Sofia run the show, she would've stylized & shot the entire thing herself!

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After many months of planning this photoshoot, Kelly & I were finally able to coordinate a weekend that worked for both of us. I can't tell you how excited I was to finally take these photos for Kelly & her family. They're one of the kindest, funniest groups of people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, and you'd never know that Austin, Kimberly, Karli & Joey are cousins--you'd think they're all siblings (well, Austin & Karli are, and Joey and Kimberly are, but that's besides the point...) They can make each other belly laugh and I've never seen them not having fun when they're all together. Kelly is incredibly lucky to have them all in her life, and it was such an honor to take these photos for them.

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 One thing I will never, ever categorize myself as is a newborn photographer. They're a magical breed of artist that I admire greatly. I will, however, take every opportunity I can to make myself better and pick up new techniques along the way. Plus, any of my friends who ask me to take pictures of their newborn bundles of joy get a "YES!" without hesitation!

That being said, I was very excited when Courtney & Greg asked me to come over and take a few snaps of 3-week-old Declan. His little face is already so expressive & he was so curious about everything going on around him. Not to mention the fact that Courtney & Greg are already like pros with the little guy--I give them crazy props for being so cool, calm & collected, because I would be a hot mess, haha!

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I love my clients. I really, truly do...I've met some amazing people over the past few years as they let me take a glimpse into their lives & let me document their families. The Sappington family holds a very special place in my heart--I've really run the gamut with them & every experience makes me smile. From Eric & Kelly's wedding, to Charlotte's (yes, the same Charlotte in these photos!) newborn photos, to the whole clan, I've come to love their family. 

I snaked my way down to Maryland this afternoon to spend some time with Brent & Naomi and their two beautiful little girls. Sadie & Charlotte came out of the car smiling & didn't stop until I stopped clicking. We took some really lovely family & sister photos, and then went to TOWN with Sadie's cake smash. Click the cut below to see more!