Miss Jaelynn & Co

This photo shoot was two years in the making but was so worth the wait! Our good friend (well, Jon's friend first and my friend I inherited when I started dating Jon), Ele, gave this photoshoot to her friend, Shawna, a few years back and I was so excited to finally meet this gorgeous little girl!

It was a frosty afternoon in December but the sun was still shining a bit and these two 2 year olds did a great job considering the cold and the fact that they had just woken up from a sleep in the car! Jaelynn didn't want to leave Shawna's lap but we were still able to get a lot of great ones of this beautiful little two year old and her cousin Jackson was super adorable and quite co-operative as well!

I brought along some props with Christmas coming up and was able to sneak them in a few shots. I still can't believe what beautiful weather we've had this fall and early winter and I was pleased to spend this beautiful afternoon with Shawna and these two cuties.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Here are some of my favorites of Jaelynn!

Jacksons' turn! Pretty handsome little guy, eh?

After the first twenty minutes or so, the kids were getting a bit cold and restless so we decided to let them ride around on their bikes and it was a great way just to get them in their natural element. The cats in the field provided a welcome distraction and even prompted some smiles :)

Two very cute cousins and Rudolph :)

Ele, thank you for your support of my business and for your great heart that prompted you to give this gift to your friend. Shawna, it was a pleasure to meet you and I loved hanging out with your daughter and nephew. I hope you enjoy the photos and have a wonderful holiday season with your family.

Merry Christmas! 

Twins Session...No, they're not identical ;)

Twins session with two best friends and their little babies, just 3 months apart? Don't mind if I do :) I was so thrilled to be able to hang out with Steph and April and their little babes, Nate and Addyson, on another beautiful fall morning. You can take a look back at Steph's Maternity Session and Addyson's newborn session as I have been spoiled with lots of QT with the Maitlands recently!

We were a little skeptical of the weather forecast but, even though there were a few rain droplets as I drove to this new little spot, the rain held off and it was incredibly warm out considering it was early November.

I love doing group sessions like this, especially with babies, because, if one baby is fussy or feeding, we can just take some shots of the other and, in this case, April's mom also came along, and was a huge help! Both kids lasted for more than an hour at this spot through multiple poses and at least two wardrobe changes each.

Here are some shots of these gorgeous mama's and their beautiful babies!



I LOVE Nate's hat so, while Addyson had a bit of a top up of milk, we got quite a few of this cute little 3 month old!



Next cutie in line.... is her outfit not the most adorable thing you've ever seen? I would be broke if I had to buy clothes for a girl (let's be honest, I already have a tiny bit of a shopping problem having two boys in the house :) )






There were just a few too many adorable shots of Addyson to pick only one so here are six of my faves. My favorite is the one on the top right. I have a bit of a soft spot for those chubby little cheeks :)






Best Friends and 'best-friends-to-be'






Too cute not to post!



One of my favorite sequences of 'best friends' shots. We were having so much fun! I may have even suggested that, in one of the shots, it looks like they're using their babies as weapons.








Wardrobe change and Grandma Ethel could not have come in more appropriate clothing!



Mr.Nate and smiles all thanks to Grandma!





Wardrobe Change #2 for Addy and out come the Naslund Jersey's. Love how tiny she looks and, Steph, you look amazing for just having had a baby!



Little Festive Babies!



After the park, we headed back to my house for a few indoor shots with the little buddies and the beautiful little cherubs co-operated quite nicely! Huge thanks to my Nana for sewing me some swaddling blankets for this little ones.











Steph & April, when I watch you two together, I'm reminded that, we are so often blessed, in life, with best friends who end up being more like family. It is so clear that you two have a special bond that cannot be easily broken and will now only be stronger as you get to share in the journey of motherhood. Life is so much richer sharing it with others who love you for who you are and the fact that you love each other in that way is also so clear.

Your little ones are so blessed to be inheriting a best friend in one another and an aunty in each of you (oh and uncles in your significant others - can't forget them!).

May you both have such a blessed year, skyping, visiting, laughing and crying together through the ups and downs of this crazy adventure. 

Beautiful Belly; Maternity Session @ Derby Reach Heritage Site

There are few things more beautiful in life than the way a baby grows in a womb for 9 months with little to no help from us at all. I truly believe that entire process is one of the best pieces of evidence for the existence of a God so, when I was asked to photograph this beautiful baby belly I jumped at the chance!

Kaelynn was 37 weeks pregnant at the time and, lucky for her, still nice and small - a fact I'm sure she appreciates on those hot summer days. From the minute we met, we hit it off and had a great time chatting on our way to the shoot. We headed to Derby Reach Heritage Site and, even though I've been there before, we found some new spots and the summer morning sun was good to us!

Kaelynn, I know you've been waiting patiently for these so, I'm happily taking a break from a movie I rented, to satisfy your curiosity. Enjoy!





Kaelynn was so easy going the entire shoot and moved from sitting to standing to lying pretty easily for being 9 months pregnant! Her co-operative nature and ability just to have fun during the shoot sure made my job easy and we got some great shots!





Sometimes the best shots happen when the subject doesn't know they're being photographed, I think I was just testing the light out in these locations with these shots but they ended up being some of my favorites! She has such a peaceful look on her face. I love it.





Just as Kaelynn was willing to do anything to get a good shot, I think I was lying on the grass at one point for some of these shots as well. Totally worth it :)




Now for wardrobe and scenery change #1. It was great to have a few wardrobes to choose from and I applauded Kaelynn for finding 3 great outfits so late in the pregnancy as I know what it's like when you're down to the last few things that fit and you're wondering if the baby will come or if you'll have to buy some more clothes to tide you over. I think she looked great in all her choices!




The long-awaited belly shots. These were some of the ones that Kaelynn was looking forward to!





I love her expression in the bottom photo. It says it all!



Being a farm girl herself, it was great to be able to get some shots with the whole barn in focus.







These sillouhette shots turned out wonderfully - something I haven't done before but would do again - they really show off the belly!




Out of the uncomfy jeans and into outfit #3. We decided to do a few more shots by the barn and then head down to the water!




The photo on the left below might be one of my favorites. Kaelynn, you are truly glowing!




Kaelynn was really hoping for some shots with her feet in the water so down to the water we went!




I always say how much I love it when clients come ready with ideas of what sort of shots they want and Kaelynn was super creative. She wanted to do some shots with the name of her soon-to-be baby girl, Cierra, in the sand and we made it happen. A great idea and beautiful name!



I love these ones - so natural and such gorgeous scenery too!






Finally we went right into the water for these last few shots. It was perfect weather down by the water and the wind worked well for us too.




Kaelynn, it was such a pleasure meeting you. I'm so glad April put us in touch and gave me this opportunity spend an afternoon with you and your baby to be. That little girl of yours is going to be well loved by you and so many others and I look forward to hearing of her grand entrance into this world. God Bless you and your baby belly!