when it feels like...

this family couldn't get more adorable, HELLO baby bump! these guys will always have a special place in my heart. they were one of my very first sessions when i decided to go solo and dive into photography. since their engagement session, they have gotten married, brought an incredible little daughter into the world and now are eager to meet baby number two. 

this morning the weather forecast showed storms and we were going back and forth debating on a reschedule. i'm so happy that we chanced it. the weather was some of the best yet and there was not a rain cloud in sight. solomons was the choice for this growing little family and we were able to find some ducks, play in the sand and love on that baby bump. 

to say that norah is excited to be a big sister is a bit of an understatement i think. the look in her eyes when i talked about her little sister just melted me. enjoy these teasers, meet the baby behind the bump coming soon! oxxo

this is home...

where the hay fields are plenty and barns still stand as a testament to time. we were lucky enough to "borrow" a local barn that just so happened to house a couple of gorgeous horses too. if you know me, you know i have a borderline obsession with rustic, vintage goodies. so not only did we have the barn, but a legit vintage gas pump as well! SCORE!
and although this was hannah's birthday session, big brother jamie was happy to join in on the fun too. thanks again jordan family, these are some of my all time favorites!

blessed is an understatement...

i first met bri at the gym. she has an infectious laugh and the most bubbly personality. fast forward a year or so and now this gem has become a momma to handsome baby. bri & matty welcomed baby brody into this world. i was ecstatic when she asked to schedule a session; it has been a while since i have been able to snuggle an itty bitty. brody was an absolute doll. he is the most expressive baby i have ever met. it took all i had to hand him back over to mom and dad when his session was over. i could snuggle him all.day.long.
and this is why babies and photography are blessings to me. i am given the chance to watch your story unfold and capture the very moments you will look back on. i'm as much in love with brody as i am in love with these memories. oxxo


((sometimes if i'm lucky enough i can capture a candid like this, and sometimes there are no words))

the sound of peyton laughing...

is music to my ears big brother devin shouted. and then it hit me; i had totally forgotten just how incredibly close these two siblings are. it's been two years since he was promoted to the position of big brother and yet their bond is just as strong as ever. once again i am reminded just how incredible these little people are. devin is an old wise man trapped in a kids body; i swear. our conversations included his summer plans along with the very informative discussion on some of the deadliest snakes in the world. we celebrated peytons 2nd birthday at greenwell state park. peyton is a little firecracker that has big brother ((and maybe dad too)) wrapped around her little fingers. the weather was windy and brisk but this family just made my heart warm. these kiddos are something else. oxxo

remember when it rained...

and rained, and rained? i do! it was around the time that we had scheduled FOUR year old birthday pictures for miss lilly. i asked mom if she wanted to reschedule  and she said well, she has an umbrella and rain boots that she really likes, lets go for it!  ummmm, YES!
i really love my sessions because it's my way of catching up on life with the kiddos and mom & dad too. i asked lilly how she was and without missing a beat, she said, "I am four." Oh lilly, i still cannot wrap my head around just how fast you have grown. she has always been wise beyond her years and such a delight to be around. little brother hunter came along too. last time i saw him he didn't have much to say. this time he was very eager to point out the "orange bouy out there in the water." (which honestly i almost had to squint to see) we hung out down by the leonardtown wharf, splashed in puddles and made the most of the rain. i think the day was excellent reminder to embrace where you are, i think the pictures are proof. oxxo

time & good friends...

become more valuable the older you get. these words ring so true to me. i met mary at work and it was almost like one of those, "where have you been all my life" moments. i think it's funny how you cross paths with people at just the right time.  her sweet and sassy side just brightens my day. i feel so lucky to have her and her family in my world.
emma is the spitting image of her momma. she is a plate of sweet with a side of sass. the way her nose crinkles when she smiles just makes me cheese like a fool. jeremy is the more serious, let's do business kind of guy. he didn't really find humor in my "stinky feet" slogan but managed to crack a smile or two. watching jeremy with emma together shows me everything an older brother should be. it's obvious, he loves that little girl. let's not forget hubs, who treats mary like the gem she is while still having the "lets keep it real attitude". these two have the relationship that makes me laugh at their jokes and owww and awwww over their adorable shenanigans. what could be better?!?
this was just one of those sessions that just warms my heart. on cold dreary days like today, i think back to the laughs and memories and it's like instant soul food. this is the good stuff. oxxo