7:00 on Sunday | 32 seconds, 32 years

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a “7:00 on Sunday”.  Three weeks to be exact, and I’m pledging now to get back on track.  I do have to make one tiny exception for this post, however.  These shots were taken as the clock ticked past 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th.

My dear friend H invited me to capture images of the labor and delivery of her third child, an experience that I will forever cherish and carry with me for the rest of my life.  To have witnessed her strength and courage on one of the most important days of her life is truly amazing to me.

At 7:10 p.m.,  H’s precious baby girl made her entrance into this world.  Just seconds old, her mama was already snuggling her close; I witnessed their first moment face-to-face with one another.  At this moment, I remembered to photograph the clock, and noticed the second hand ticking at 32 seconds.  Thirty-two seconds old.  Just hours before my 32nd Birthday.  To imagine  in that moment, what an amazing life she has ahead of her–where she may be in 32 years– was so amazing.

Happy Birthday to you, sweet girl.  May your life be filled with much love, laughter, and happiness.

And baby makes five… | Frederick, Maryland Family Photographer

Sweet goodness, I love photographing families…especially when they are friends of mine!  The Estridge family are not only my friends, but wonderfully, my neighbors, too.  Heather nominated the Legge family for last year’s  Giving is Awesome Campaign, winning the Legge family and her family a portrait session with me.  We walked around Baker Park for these images on a gorgeous evening…so exciting to already see the leaves starting to turn with the season!  I love fall!

The Estridges are expecting a new addition to their family this November, and I’m already so excited to introduce myself and my camera to baby girl Estridge!  Lots of love to the four of you during this exciting time in your family’s life!

Pure Sweetness | Frederick, Maryland Newborn Photographer

I recently made a road trip to Boston to meet my new nephew, Luke Christopher. Isn’t he just perfect?! I loved snuggling on him and taking some sweet pictures for his mom and dad! Looking at these just makes me want to hold him again soon… Lots of love to Steve and Molly!

Sweet Anticipation! :: Frederick, Maryland Maternity Photographer

I may be a little biased, but this is one of the sweetest baby bumps I’ve ever seen!  Over Easter weekend I was able to visit my family in New York, including my brother-in-law Steve and sister-in-law Molly.  They are expecting a baby boy in early June.  That’s my precious nephew all comfy-cozy in Molly’s belly!  I’m pretty (ridiculously, actually) excited for his arrival in June because it will add the all-important title of “Aunt” to my name.  Having a newborn in our family this summer will be such a special time–I’m so excited to snuggle him and spoil him rotten!  Lots of love to Molly and Steve for letting me capture this very special time in your lives.