happy first birthday, jacob!

I love getting to see the little ones grow up--they are so very precious! And it's astounding to see how much they change over a year!

We visited Downtown Durham (near and dear to my heart!) one fine Saturday morning, and little Jacob's cuteness was overwhelming! I love it!

amireh and khawaja families: durham family photographer

I've worked with half of this group for quite some time now, and it was great having them bring along family! I loved seeing the cousins interact, and seeing how the closeness between all of them is almost palpable. And it definitely didn't hurt that the light and weather were particularly glorious that day!



Pretty soon I'll be showing you the newborn photos I took of the Amireh's baby boy!

jenny & jacob: durham family and child photographer

isn't little jacob just a peach? he was in SUCH a good mood and just smiled and smiled and laughed!



and he has gotten VERY good at sitting all by himself!



the gardens were GORGEOUS and I just love how these turned out!

shadi, michael and adrian: durham family photographer

the sky might've been ready to open up at any moment, but the colors were vivid and the flowers were in bloom!

shadi, michael and adrian are a beautiful family!



and adrian was so delighful! he really enjoyed all his daddy's attention!



this family had a sweetness about them...






and I just LOVE this one--the colors, the smiles, the awesome forsythia in the background--it's just fantastic!



hooray for springtime!

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!

jacob, jenny and brian: durham family photographer

what a cutie! you've seen this little guy before--he was my 100th session!



it was amazing to see how much he had changed since the last time I saw him...





I LOVED all of his expressions. And for some reason the middle picture makes me think of superman!



and here they are reading--such a precious family!

ryan, audrey and sam: durham family photographer

it was a chilly and windy day, but Ryan, Audrey and Sam were real troopers! we met at the Washington Duke Inn to escape from the chill, but ended up getting to spend a few minutes outdoors, too!



Sam was talking and talking and checking everything out the whole time--he's a hilarious little dude! And he brought along his doggie Pip! You might remember them from almost a year ago. he has grown SO much!

here's Sam with Pip!



and here they are outside--I love how you can tell how much fun they have together just by looking at these pictures!



and here's my favorite from the day--


Ryan, Audrey and Saw (and Pip!) it was great to see you! Looking forward to our next shoot!

welcome jacob!-- durham newborn photographer

this little guy was such a cutie! he wasn't too sure about the whole picture-taking thing, but he was definitely interested in loving on his parents--it was so precious!





these dolls have special meaning to his parents so they definitely made a cameo appearance. they got them on a trip and when I asked them to think of items of importance/meaning they brought these out. love how they look on the blocks!



such a handsome profile!


and these are two of my favorites--mom looks SO happy and in the other I love how dad is looking at mom--so sweet!



and in case he looks a bit familiar to you--YES, this is the same little boy who was my 100th client! :) such a delight to photograph!

t, n and e: durham family photographer

still catching up on my 2009 photos...I know I have quite a few to go!

this is the fabulous family I've told you about many times before. it has been such a joy watching little N grow and change and learn! every time I see them I just can't get over all the new abilities and how BIG he's gotten!

we met at the beautiful Duke Gardens for this shoot one fine saturday morning. I just love the LOVE in this one!



and check out that grin. he loved playing in the grass!



and stacking the blocks--with mom's help of course!--and then knocking them over!


I still think this kiddo has some of the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen!


such a warm, sweet, loving family!


always a pleasure you guys!