Dale and Lindsay . . . and Baby | Fort Monroe, Virginia

 

I cannot believe Lindsay and Dale are about to be parents here seen! It is so exciting and wonderful. As I was driving to their shoot, I couldn't help but to think about how far they have come, I may have even shed a tear. I've known Lindsay since high school, and I think Dale since our senior year or the following, whenever we all worked at the fabulous OPCW! 

I remember sitting among the rows of people at their wedding watching them exchange their vows, and now, now I'm able to share this new season of their life with them by capturing it on camera. It is truly a blessing to watch your friends grow and move into new seasons of their lives. I'm beyond excited for them and for their new roles as parents. They will make amazing parents, this little girl is already so loved. I can't wait to meet her!

The three of us took a little trip around Fort Monroe a little awhile ago to capture a couple pictures of Lindsay's growing belly! Aren't the shoes and that onesie absolutely adorable!! Gosh!

 

Haughton Maternity | Yorktown, Virginia

 

I am so excited for Alex and Lauren - I am beyond excited for Alex and Lauren and I praise God everyday for getting them to this point in their lives. For years this couple has dreamed of a child of their own to hold and love and raise, and for a few years now this has been a struggle. Lauren gave birth to their daughter Kendall on our wedding day at around 20 weeks (I'm not too certain the exact week). It was a sad day, this precious little one would never get to experience this world and experience the love her parents have for her and these parents would never get to watch her grow up, teach her how to sing her ABC's or how to ride a bike. But God, as amazing as he is, saw them through that trial, allowed all of us around them to be there for them, and here we are today as they prepare to welcome their second baby girl, Kaylee Grace into this world. I have been praying and holding my breathe constantly, anxiously awaiting the arrival of this little girl and I am honored that I was able to capture these photographs of this growing little family. I love you Lauren and Alex, and Kaylee Grace!! 

 

Parolisi Maternity | Yorktown, Virginia

 

I am so excited for this session! Last Saturday I met up with Mike and Rebecca in Yorktown along the battlefields and town, to capture some pictures of their growing little family! With their little man's arrival coming up, it was now or never for maternity photos. I enjoy working with Rebecca as well, she knows exactly what she is looking for and while sometimes that can be a bit of a challenge as a photographer, it worked out really well in this case! She sent me a Pinterest board of ideas that she liked and it really helped me to get in the mindset for the shoot and figure out how to incorporate these ideas into her and Mike's personalities. 

I was so thankful that Lauren tagged along for the adventure. She helped with carrying some of the props and holding jackets and throwing them back right after the shots were done . . . it was FREEZING!!! Beyond freezing! It was pretty darn cold! I felt sorry for the two of them since some of the shots were on the freezing cold ground. But here is a look at some of the pictures from that day!