All newborns that I photograph are special to me.  Having parents trust me to create precious memories with their very new baby is such an honor and pleasure to me!  Sometimes nothing can prepare me for the emotions of newborn photography.  This session was one of those times.  In February of 2012 I met this couple and their precious son, Ethan for the first time in the NICU.  After struggles with infertility, they gave birth to twins, Alexis Paige and Ethan Wyatt.  Alexis went to be with Jesus soon after her birth.  Ethan was a fighter and tried to hang on but, at the age of just six weeks, it became clear that he needed to be with his sister.  I was privileged to be the photographer at his bedside just two days before.  There I photographed this beautiful boy and his adoring parents as they prepared for the difficult days ahead.  It is his tiny hand you see resting on that of his parents in the black and white photo in my newborn gallery.  I prayed for this family as they said goodbye to Ethan.  I prayed for them as they struggled to make their dream of a bringing home a healthy baby come true.  I rejoiced with them when I found out they were indeed expecting again and prayed all would be well.  It was with great anticipation that Alexis and Ethan’s little sister Ansley came into the world!  Healthy, beautiful and surrounded with love!

At just 5 days old she came to Legacy Portraits for her very first photo shoot.  She brought along two very special bears that were made from Ethan and Alexis’ blankets.  All newborns are special but, some will always hold a piece of my heart.  Ansley is one of those.  I’m excited to watch her grow!

How time flies!  Seems like just last week I was doing Jaden’s newborn photos!  He is a big one year old now and ready for action!  It’s a good thing he enjoys Cheerios as they were a good way to keep him in place for quick photos.  I really had to shoot fast as he was on the move!  So fun!

I have been on hiatus due to a shoulder injury and hand surgery.  I have really missed being able to take photos!  Four days after my surgery I photographed Little Miss Taylor’s very first birthday!  I was in a sling and bandage but was determined to get it done!  I am healing and should have my cast off pretty soon.  I can’t wait!  Enjoy Taylor’s photos!

This fun family was photographed in the late fall.   We were fortunate to have beautiful color on the trees and some flowers still in bloom.  By the next week it was all gone!  I am so thankful to have such pretty scenery in my own backyard!

With the holidays and just busy lives it took longer than normal to coordinate schedules for the image selection.  All prints have been delivered and the family now has a great display of framed photos on their wall.

She is three years old and full of personality!  She exudes charm and impishness.  She can act very shy or be crazy wild child.  She is silly and serious.  She loves books, her babies, running, swinging (but no slides), her baby sister, music, dancing, princesses, super heroes and snacks.  The whole world is a big adventure and she wants to be part of it all!  She is so three!!