ariel and chris: durham maternity and couples photographer

aren't ariel and chris the cutest?





they wanted a combo of maternity photos and couple photos at their new home in durham, and I had SUCH fun making that happen!

when we took the pictures their son was as long as four oranges!




we lounged. we laughed. we hung out. they are such dear friends of mine! it was wonderful to be a part of the process of preparing for their son!











and I'll end on my very favorite from the session. the dress, the hands, the cuteness--love it!



you guys are amazing and your son is so precious! I am so happy for you!

julie and luke: durham maternity photographer

I love photographing couples. Plain and simple. And couples with a baby on the way are a special treat--because there's all that love between them, and also all the love they have for their child, and the anticipation too!

With Julie and Luke it was no different--plus, they were up for pretty much anything, so that made it even more fun!





such sweetness!



and love!



Julie and Luke waited until something like 5 days before her due date to do the maternity photos! And doesn't she just look incredible! I've already met their little girl, so stay tuned for her precious pictures, soon!

more from the maternity shoot

you can see a full featured album on my website. go to "cream of the crop" and it's the first one!

their cat loooooved having a visitor in the house--wonder what he'll think of a new little boy?


this is one of my VERY favorites.


and they are SO sweet! look at that love!


more on the site, check it out!

just the one today

holy smokes, I have been wanting to post these SO BAD. it is WAY late so I only get to post the one. little baby boy's name was a SECRET, but they (and I) wanted it in the shots, so I've been keeping that quiet until now--because he was born tonight! he's six hours and change old!!!

more tomorrow, just one to tide you over...



okay, I lied...two. :)



it gets even better, just you wait!!

the U-B family

this was a SUPER fun shoot--monkey bars, bubbles, giggles and babies-to-be! since we took these pictures mama gave birth to a healthy little girl. (they didn't find out the gender in advance, so this was a welcome surprise!) of course this meant they didn't have a name picked out either-but mom said the only word that came to mind to describe this little one (other than love!) was "bliss."

we met at Lake Benson on a Sunday afternoon and got some of everyone--mom all by herself, family shots, candids of their son and ones of just the couple. such stunning people!

and, one other fun part of the day--a little girl at the park in her stroller was AMAZED by the bubbles. she had never seen them before! it was such a great moment seeing her awe and excitement at the floating orbs! (bubbles are one of my favorite things, ever, and as a child, they sparked my interest in science)