Newborn: Jacquelyn Ryleigh Rogers

Jacquelyn Ryleigh Rogers was welcomed to the world on March 4, 2015 and is so unbelievably loved by this beautiful family. Tripp is one happy little man and who is eager to play his new role as the big brother of the house. Aunt Alex's nurturing spirit filled the room with such grace and joy. 

Eve and Larry, thank you so much for allowing me to document these very special times. I am forever grateful.

Javier Sebastian Diego

Seeing how a newborn baby can create so much harmony and love between a family and being able to capture these moments, truly fills my heart with so much gratitude and joy. Javier Sebastian Diego came to the world on February 10, 2015. Big brother, August, is pretty excited to have this new role in the family. 

The Joyner Family

Oh newborn sessions...they are one of my favorite sessions to document.I feel so lucky and privileged to be capturing these precious moments.These photo sessions always remind me to cherish every single second with my daughter because they grow and change way too fast. 

Alana (owner of ABJ Photography) and David brought their son, Will, to the world  in December. They wanted to savor these last few days in their first home before they move  into their new house to start new memories with their sweet family. 

The Betanco Family

I seem to always repeat this quote, "Family is life's greatest blessing", but it is completely true. Jorgito and Victoria are Daniela's sweet cousins that came to visit all the way from Texas. It is so hard to get together and see each other. But when we do, we make sure to treasure these sweet moments and create beautiful memories. These two are so incredibly sweet and their parents are pretty awesome too :) We are so blessed to have this amazing family in our lives. 

Jorgito also seemed to bond with our pug, Moco. :)

2014 - An Unforgettable Year

2014 has been a year filled with so much adventure, excitement, and amazing clients who I am lucky enough to call them close, dear friends. I am so incredibly grateful each and every one of you. You have all impacted my life in so many ways - and for that I am forever thankful. 

Please enjoy this slideshow with just some of my favorite moments :)

"New Year's Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change"
 

The Parkman Family

Kim's and my friendship began when I was a few months pregnant with Daniela. She had reached out to me when I asked for a prenatal yoga class in a Facebook mom's group. She quickly became a dear friend of mine. Making "mommy" friends can be intimidating, awkward, and overwhelming... kind of like high school. But Kim made me feel like I was not alone in this new and vulnerable journey called Motherhood. And for that, I am FOREVER grateful.

Kim and Will have a beautiful son named Freddie. This sweet boy is such a joyful baby and fills their lives with endless love and laughter. 

The Schechter Family

My husband and I were lucky enough to have met Bonnie and Matt at a birthing class back in May and have become close friends since. Their sweet bundle of joy was born three days before our little girl. Photographing this  family was such a huge joy because 1. I adore them and 2. because just look at their GORGEOUS eyes! What a stunning family! Bonnie and Matt, thank you for being such a big part of our lives. We are so blessed for your friendship. 

The Ferguson Family

I met Katie when I was planning my wedding last year. Katie and her beautiful mother, Barb, are an amazing mother-daughter wedding planner team, called Kate & Campbell Weddings. Without both Katie and Barb, I know I would have been so lost with the overwhelming thought of planning a big wedding. They started out as  my wedding planners and quickly became my dear friends. 

The beautiful Ferguson family filled my morning with so many smiles. And those eyes...simply breath-taking! Katie and Eddie, thank you so much for allowing me to capture these sweet moments! 

Daniela Cristina Thomas

These past 2 months have been the most life changing months of my life. I am now a mother to a beautiful sweet girl and I could never imagine my life without her. Daniela Cristina has changed me forever, and I am eternally grateful for her. She has taught me so much about life already. She has taught me to slow down, observe more, savor each and every moment, and be more thankful for the little things life has to offer.

I cannot believe how fast our little girl is growing.

She now:

-Smiles when she sees us

-Loves to make noises, “coos”, and squeals 

-Has the longest eye lashes I’ve ever seen.

-Lifts her neck like a CHAMP! 1 minute at a time and looks around

-Has rolled onto her back about 5 times

-Sleeps between 7-9 hours straight at night.

-Loves looking at herself in the mirror; it makes her giggle

-We love our playgroup that we have joined. Plenty of mommy & baby friends.

-Sucks on her hand

-Takes an average of 3 hour naps in the mornings

-Loves to sit on my lap and observe

-And loves story time before going to bed

Here are her weekly photos.

"Being a mother changes the landscape of your heart forever"

The Dent Family

There is just something about babies that makes the world stop. They say that babies are a piece of heaven...and this little boy is no different. Little George is such a joy and full of life! I spent the whole shoot admiring his sweet smile and watching him discover his different body parts. Thank you Marlee and Justin for allowing me to document these precious moments. I enjoyed every second!

The Schueler Family

There are certain people that impact your life in so many ways…this family is one of them. The beautiful Schueler family have taught me so much throughout the 5 years that I’ve known them. Heather, Chris, and their girls are truly special people. Each of them carry a unique personality and have spark for life. They all have given me so much joy and love…for that I am forever grateful. 

The beautiful Smith sisters

Ever since I found out I was having a baby girl, I have been so focused on getting prepared for our sweet little one...eating healthy, finding a birthing class, decorating her nursery, researching baby gear... The list is endless. However, when I have a moment to photograph two little sisters who are filled with so much joy, I can't help but forget about that list and focus on these moments. Salem and Blair are so incredibly sweet. They have such a beautiful and special sister bond that every girl wishes for. Their laughter is so contagious and smiles are full of love for the world.  I met Shannon, their wonderful mother, back in November through a photography group online and got to trade work for one another. Not only did I get to work with an amazing photographer at a wedding I shot, but I also gained a new friend. And I am so thankful for this new friendship. :)

The Smith Family

The Smith family and I met at Piedmont Park on one of Fall's last beautiful days…the leaves still had the gorgeous colors and the weather was not too cold yet. They came to me with open arms and instant smiles on their faces. It had felt like I had know them forever. This is why I love my job... Shannon, is also an amazing and talented photographer! Check out her work HERE!

Thank you for allowing me to capture these moments for you.



David Augustine Diego

There is something so special about seeing the cousin you grew up with have his first baby boy with his beautiful wife. John Paul and Abbi welcomed their sweet little one on June 28, 2013. I and everyone in their lives were counting down the days to meet him. David Augustine Diego decided to surprise us all and arrive a few weeks early. My heart melts seeing my cousin and Abbi so happy with their little bundle of joy. Their smiles light up the whole room and you can feel the love for their son. Augustine, you won't be seeing my face often because my camera will be blocking it most of the time…you are just too cute! Image

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