Waiting for Baby

An afternoon full of laughter, movement, and the kind of effortless love that makes family photography feel magical.

My goal for every session is to create a space where families can just be, and these guys embraced that fully. Natalie and I have shot together before (I think this may have been our 3rd family session!) so she knew my style of taking things slow and blending in to the background. We started the session just sitting on the living room floor talking and almost immediately her daughter wandered over to check out what I brought in my bags. I sometimes like to have kids guess how many cameras I have on me. (Hint: it’s never less than 3.)

The arrival of any baby is special, but as a new mom of two, this one felt a little extra special for me. Knowing how everything was about to change and how important these photos would be. Remembering when it was just one little one was running around, laughing, and eating bananas. The way she climbed back into the bassinet. Not to mention the way Natalie was quite literally glowing. These are the fleeting, everyday moments that deserve to be documented. Before the love doubled.

I’ll come back and take those photos too, though. You’ve got my number.