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Newborn Photography | Adelaide

Shell — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:56:51 +0000

A beautiful little girl… we’re wishing her all the best in the world.

Pittsburgh Newborn Photography | Grace

Shell — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:00:32 +0000

I’m happy to present a much-expected arrival. She’s a beautiful addition to Steph and Zak‘s family: little Grace! I honestly haven’t had much opportunity to work with newborns in the past, so I was thrilled when they asked me to take her one-week portraits. We took a couple hours just to document this crazy, exciting time for them & to admire this sweet little girl.

Oplove: Addison & Ashley

Shell — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:30:45 +0000

(Required disclaimer: The photos and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.)

Ashley and Addison contacted me through Oplove early this fall. At that time, Addison was in Iraq and Ashley was expecting their first child. There is one thing I’ve learned shooting weddings, and that working with Oplove has brought home even more. It’s often humbling, and sometimes even a little intimidating, knowing how much these photos can mean. I really can’t tell you how much of an honor it is for me, the way these families welcome me into their lives even just for a few hours, to try to capture the things that are most important to them.

So somewhere in the end of the two weeks that Addison had at home, between the birth of their first child and Thanksgiving and fitting in all the family affairs, we squeezed in an hour at the William Penn Omni Hotel in Pittsburgh to get a few portraits.

Addison has this great smile that lights up his whole face and a comical list of poses that looked like they came straight from GQ. Ashley is calm and strong and beautiful, mama zen. And little Aidan, of course, is absolutely adorable, and so loved. We had a lovely time wandering around the hotel, misplacing the furniture, exploring the streets outside.

We were in front of the hotel, shooting with the buildings and city streets behid us. Addison leaned against the wall, his wife pressing into his arms for a kiss. Suddenly, the cab driver in the background stuck his head out and laughed, “Now that’s some World War II shit right there!”

Yessir, yes it is.

Addison is back in Iraq for now, although he will be returning to his wife and son in February. Best wishes to he & his family, and a safe return home!

Lifestyle Family Portrait: Holly, Eric, & Family

Shell — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:44:00 +0000

I don’t do family & children photoshoots too often- it’s just something that hasn’t come up very much. (Although with all the kids that are running around lately, I’m sure that will soon change!) Kids always make an entertainig change of pace, and whenever an absolutely adorable family comes along, well, it’s hard to resist. Holly & Eric & the kids were kind enough to invite me into their home to do a lifestyle portrait shoot for them, so we took some time out from a snowy Saturday afternoon before to get a few shots.

We’ll start with Alana, the youngest:

Eyes to die for, seriously. Isn’t she a beauty? They’ll all grow up to be heartbreakers, though, and if you think I’m exaggerating-

Next, Colby, who always had the biggest grins for me, and Logan, so serious. Or trying to be! He showed me his room and read me a book.

And then you can’t forget about the furry children:

Thanks, Holly and Eric! You have such a beautiful family. : )

Anna at Seven Months

Shell — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:06:04 +0000

My sister-in-law, Anna, is seven months pregnant with her first. :) It’s been exciting because this is one of the first babies in our generation & circle of friends- and they’re not finding out what it is! There’s been endless speculation and poking her belly for months. A few weeks ago, we finally realised that she’s starting to show enough for belly pictures. This is only the first set… I’ll definitely be taking more around 8-9 months, and in November you have some newborn portraits to look forward to. :) Isn’t she beautiful and glowy?