Nancy & Chris maternity session: Central Arkansas

I love that my job means I am constantly meeting new people, especially when those people are as sweet as Chris and Nancy. One of the kindest people I've met, Nancy was perfectly okay with doing an outdoor shoot being 30 weeks pregnant in the middle of summer in Arkansas! I found us a (somewhat) cool spot in the shade at Wildwood Park in Little Rock. Surprisingly the heat wasn't too bad! 

Throughout the session, I could completely feel the love between this couple. They were giddy with excitement when I asked them about their little one on the way. Little Miles is expected to make his appearance on or near the last day in August. I'm thrilled to be shooting his newborn session as well.

Nancy and Chris, what a pleasure it was to work with you and I'm looking forward to photographing Miles in the next year to come!

Nicole's Maternity:: Central Arkansas

I'm so happy to share these maternity pictures with you! My sister in law Nicole is due so soon with my little nephew Carson. When Nicole told me she wanted to take her maternity pictures on the golf course I was excited because I've never done a shoot on a golf course. My brother, Craig, is a HUGE golfer and Carson's nursery is decorated in a golf theme. A photo shoot on the course was a perfect idea, Nicole! Big brother, Landon, did such a great job on the day of the shoot. I can't wait to see Carson and Landon together and watch them grow up together! :)

Anna Laura:: Maternity:: Louisiana

This photo shoot puts a smile on my face. I have known Anna Laura since we were babies. Our families have been close for years and have spent many holidays together eating chili on Christmas Eve and singing Christmas carols. My senior year of high school I picked up Anna Laura and her younger brother for school every morning. I still have memories of us singing tunes in my old Grand Prix. :) So when Anna Laura asked me to take her maternity and family pictures I jumped at the opportunity. She and her husband, Tim, are already blessed with one child Logan and are due with a second child in another month.

We had quite the experience with this shoot, mainly because it was in the middle of a pasture and the horses were EXCEPTIONALLY friendly. They literally would not move out of the shot even when we pushed them so we just went with it. :) Since they wanted to be photographed so much we just let them and I LOVE how the shots turned out with the horsies.

Chris & Amanda:: Maternity Session:: Northwest Louisiana

This past weekend I had the true honor of taking my brother and sister in law's maternity pictures. I absolutely love taking pictures of my family, especially of maternity pictures. I lets me feels more involved in the whole pregnancy process. Makaylan Joy will be here in about 6 weeks or maybe even a little sooner. I have LOVED being an aunt to little Landon and I cannot wait to have a little niece, too. So much fun! :) I think the best part will be hanging out this Christmas with BOTH of them and photographing the two of them together! I can hardly wait!

Here are a few of my favorite from their maternity session. To see the rest of them, go to my facebook page.

Robyn & Jacob:: Maternity Session:: San Antonio, Texas

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in one of my favorite states, Texas. My two best friends live in Texas, as well as several aunts, uncles and plenty of cousins. :) Texas has always held a special place in my heart. When my friend, Robyn, said she wanted me to take her maternity pics, of course, I was honored and booked my flight immediately.

I made plans to go back in February but Mother Nature had plans of her own. The weekend I was scheduled to go to Texas (the first time), the skies dumped about 6 inches of snow on us. My plans were postponed to the last weekend in February which was dangerously close to Robyn's due date... as in ONE WEEK before little Marley was due. Yikes! We kept praying she wouldn't arrive before the maternity pics were taken. Luckily, we finished the pictures and they were a success... Even as I write this, Marley is not here yet, but hopefully she will be here oh so soon! I can't wait to meet her! Love you, Robyn! Thanks for letting me take your pictures! :)