a very special homecoming

"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him" 1 Samuel 1:27

I was privileged to witness one very special day in the lives of one very beautiful family. It was the day their little boy came home. We waited in the airport for over two hours on pins and needles, straining to catch a glimpse of him walking out of that terminal. His dad had flown to China to find him while his mama was waiting to finally -finally!- hold him in her arms. And when she did...well that moment leaves me without words. This family fought long and hard to bring their sweet son and brother home. What a joy to see it happen and to capture these memories for their lifetime.

Jesus said, "whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name, welcomes me." Matthew 18:5

Clara faces

How adorable is this baby girl?

Those eyes? that skin? the baby teeth? that hair, oh my, that hair?!

I love having the chance to capture all the faces of a baby at play.

Especially when they are as beautiful and fun as cutie Clara's faces!

little Liam

one week old Liam was sweet as can be and super alert for his portraits.

probably because what he really wanted was to be fed, and swaddled, and left alone to sleep in peace! but he was a good sport and let us capture some beautiful moments.

is there anything more perfect than those tiny newborn features?

nope, didn't think so.

my own crew

Happy New Year! I thought I'd start off 2011 here with some portraits of my own dear three, Tristan, Kenna and Kate.  Every now and then I actually manage to get them all in the same picture and have to pat myself on the back for such an accomplishment! I am in love with this dreamy chocolate finish and always on the lookout for the perfect shots to use it on, so here you have a few of my recent favorites (but I guess I do have a bit of a bias toward those faces!)

baby Faye

Remember that cute pumpkin belly Dana was carrying back in October?  Well, now we know that it was sweet baby girl Faye, waiting to make her appearance, and we're so glad she's here!

baby Grace

Sweet Grace looks like a baby doll in the family heirloom dress that her mom, aunties and cousins have all worn before her.  I can't get enough of that perfectly round face and those pretty baby lips and her precious, pudgy legs...oh so much goodness in one tiny package.

autumn portraits

Adam and Laura were a lot of fun to photograph and the setting couldn't have been prettier.  They took so many gorgeous shots but since I don't want to give away their Christmas card photos, I'm just sharing a peek for now!

Little Boy Beau

The Smithsonian Castle garden and a drippy Popsicle proved to be a perfect portrait opportunity with my nephew, Beau.  I can't get enough of those blue-blue eyes!

october baby

The air was crisp and the sun shone through the leaves, illuminating the already glowing Dana and her sweet Annaliese, as we captured a few memories in the park.
I can't wait to find out if there is a baby girl or boy in that little pumpkin-bump!

parents-to-be (soon!)

Boy or girl?  We have to wait and see but by the looks of this sweet couple, we can say with certainty that it will be one beautiful baby! Congratulations, Janel and Dave, and thank you for the opportunity to capture this special time in your pre-baby lives!