Haizel's going to be a big sister l Louisa, Va Family Photographer

I am so ecstatic to finally announce Miss Haizel is going to be a big sister!!!

Amber contacted me a few weeks ago with the great news. We picked a date for this session, and I couldn't wait to see these two lovely ladies again. As we always hope for a sunny day for an outside session or wedding, sometimes mother nature doesn't allow that to happen for us. Saturday morning was not sunny and 75, but Amber and Haizel totally rocked this session in the rain. I told her at the end of the session, "thank god we are country girls." :) 

 We began our session in the town of Louisa. As cars drove past they stared, probably thinking .....they are crazy to be taking pictures in the rain. During this time I got to take in how amazingly happy Amber is. I have known her as a client for almost two years, and I have never seen her smile so much. Girl you are glowing, and you are so radiant. Tell Brandon to keep you happy because I love you this happy, and your smile is contagious!!! 

I am completely honored to capture this special time in your life, and I can't wait until y'all's gender reveal :) :)

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 Amber you are GORGEOUS!!!

 LOVE this door!!

 I'm not always a huge fan of pictures at an angle, but I LOVE this one!!

Fischer Newborn l Mechanicsville, Va Newborn Photographer

Cassie and her whole family are beyond amazing. Through my photography journey they have been there every step of the way. I was able to capture their first family photos, Cassie's bridal portraits, Cassie + Matt's Wedding, then getting a call a few weeks after the honeymoon to let me know there wishes had come true and they were expecting. Not many knew about this until their Pregnancy Announcement session, a few month later we got to see each other again for their Gender Announcement session, and then for Christmas pictures. During the time when Cassie first found out they were expecting I was SOOOO happy for her and Matt!!! And at this time we discussed capturing the delivery, which I was so excited to be there with them through this journey as well. Although, I was not able to be there with them during the delivery, as a first time dad, Matt, was extremely nervous and wanted it to be just them, which is completely understandable. :)

I went to the hospital the next day to capture some of Fischer's first moments with his mom, dad, and brothers. :)

A week later we planned his newborns in the comfort of his home, but Fischer had a different plan for Cassie and I. He wasn't having it!! So we had a take two day planned, where Cassie put him to work prior to me arriving. I suggested attempting to keep him awake by changing his clothes often that day, putting hats on and taking them off regularly, and semi-light feedings; this way she could give him one heavy feeding upon my arrival while I set up and get the heater cranking. :) The first 45 minutes Fischer wasn't having it, he was fighting sleep. Then finally it happened, he was KNOCKED out, and from there he allowed me to capture his sweet face and move him around with ease. :)

Congrats to Cassie, Matt, Koby, and Seth, I can not wait until we are able to do family pictures again. :)

 Check out those eyelashes :)

 My FAV!!!

Breedlove Family l Crump Park l Glen Allen, Va Family Photographer

The wonderful thing about having this career is being able to catch up with old friends, and watch their families grow. I have known Tracy since the First grade, we were both in Ms. Robinson's class. I look back on days we had in Ms. Steven's English class in high school, and it is amazing the wonderful woman and mother she has become. The most amazing part is that she hasn't aged a DAY since high school, still gorgeous as ever.

It was great meeting her little family. Her husband is a great dad, and they just have so much love for one another. Bella is a little firecracker, I loved letting her take pictures with my camera, and her pushing her face against the back of the camera pretending to look through the eye piece. Although they said Addalyn was not quite the happy baby, she sure gave me some gorgeous smiles this past weekend.

Here is a little sneak peek to this awesome family!!

 They both have the most gorgeous blue eyes!!

 Someone is turning THREE!

 I always love to take a few moments to get a few images of just mom and dad :)