kelly + tavis expecting lucas

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

My favorite maternity session to date.  These sessions are my absolutely favorite thing to photograph hands down.  I think it’s a combination of things — I love to photograph couples, I think women are the most beautiful when they are expecting and the excitement between a couple is so undeniable during this stage of their lives it’s hard to NOT want to photograph.  Of course I love photographing sweet babies and children, but throughout the year I only get the opportunity to photograph about a dozen of these sessions so they really inspire me to want to capture maternity in a beautiful amazing way!  

Meet the absolutely stunning Kelly and her sweet hubby Tavis!  They are expecting their first child, a son…Lucas!  Can you even imagine what this baby boy is going to look like with parents like these two?  Can I just say for the record that they are just as beautiful on the inside?!    I met up with them mid day on Saturday at one of my favorite locations.  From the clothing choices to the perfect location….I knew I was in for something special.  And, boy was I right!!  It was wonderful from first click to “I’ll see you 3 soon!”

Momma’s who are expecting……YES, YOU!!  I encourage you to do a maternity session!  Even if you don’t hire me {although, I *know* you wouldn’t be disappointed}…JUST do it!  Just look below….

See you soon H Party of 3!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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hunter is 18 months

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I have been photographing this cutie since he was brand new!  And, I sure can’t believe 18 months later we are still the best of buds!  Little man Hunter.  Just so darn cute I tell you what.

I traveled to Greenbrier early Saturday morning to visit with this amazing trio at their brand new home.  Hunter came straight to me so I knew I was in for a super fun session with a busy 18 month old.  For the record, they are ALL Busy at 18 months.  Every single one of them.  But, if they are all smiles then I know no matter how busy they are….it will be a successful session.  We spent some time in his bedroom, went out into a field for a few minutes, had some fun on a super cool red tractor, went back to the house for some down time, back on the bed to do some jumping and tickling, to time with dad while he played his guitar…and wrapping up the session with a little “this little pig went to the market….” in momma’s lap.  Such a fun sweet session.  A session I hope to repeat again soon.

Hunter man…next time I see you it will be June and you will be TWO!!  Please keep that smile so big and those eyes so bright.  I will see you back at your “home sweet home”  soon.

X’s and O’s, sararose

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nora is 9 months

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Oh my goodness can you even handle the cuteness from this sweet girl?  Holy Moly Nora was on a roll at her 9 month session last Friday.  Even her serious faces that produced the cutest pouts…I just couldn’t stand it!

I met mom and Nora at a family members home out in Rockvale.  Lucky for us they just moved in so the whole living room was empty with a beautiful wood floor and solid colored walls with the the best window light ever!  Perfect for a simple fun session!  We did brave the backyard for a few valentine shots but quickly came back in to enjoy the heat.  

9 months still proves to be the easiest and most fun of the first year.  I sure can’t wait to see what we do for 1 year.  It will be here before we know it!

Stay precious sweet Nora!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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caroline is 4 months

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Seems to be the new trend to do even months the first year instead of odd.  Sweet Caroline’s momma was one of my first {first year baby clients} to book newborn, 4 mo, 8 and 1 year instead of the odd — newborn, 3 mo, 6, 9 , 1 year!  If you are wondering if I offer that I do!  I can accommodate 3 sessions the first year.  All you have to do is ask :)

Anyway, I hate that I have to go 4 months every time to see this sweet baby girl, but boy does she make up for loss time!  Woke up right when I arrived, ate and was ready to rock as soon as the camera came out!  All smiles and bright eyes.  And, absolutely loved being close to her momma and daddy.  It’s the greatest, isn’t it?

So, next time I see you sweet girl you will be 8 months old!  Sitting up, probably clapping and definitely giggling!  Oh, that is going to be a site to see!  I just can’t wait!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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sam is 21 months

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Sweet Sweet Sam.  One of the most adorable and kind hearted young souls I have come across.  I have been photographing him for two years!  You may think I have my math wrong, but I don’t!  I photographed his beautiful momma when she was expecting Sam.  And, have photographed him almost every 3 months on the dot since.  But, this session was a bit different.  It was all about him.  Typically we have big brother and sister in the session, but not this time!  It was time to celebrate something wonderful…sweet Sam is starting to walk!  YAY!!  So proud of him.  

I met mom mid day last Monday out in Murfreesboro.  One of the sessions I always look forward to because 1. I get to catch up with Emily 2. I get to see sweet Sam 3.  Emily ALWAYS has the cutest outfits.  Who ever said dressing boys was not fun IS crazy!  I love dressing my boys and I know Emily does too!  Any way, just like every session before this one I walked away so happy.  They are always so stress free and fun!  

Sure can’t believe you will be TWO in 3 months.  Gosh, where does the time go?  And, like I told your mom when we are saying our goodbyes…You will be running away from me next time I see you!!  But, that’s when the real fun begins!!

See you soon sweet Sam!  I sure do adore you!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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charlotte + audrey are 3 months

January 30, 2012 By 4 Comments

This beautiful family is definitely up there on the list of “I sure can’t wait to see y’all every 3 months”.  Sweet Audrey and Charlotte turned 3 months old and it was time for me to visit them again!!  Yay for me!   I have known mom for some time now.  See, these sweet parents are the amazing artists behind Lotus Blossom Photography!  You need a wedding photographer?  Well, if I were you I would look them up right now!  Tell your friends.  Tell everybody!  

Okay, enough about how truly awesome they are {I wouldn’t lie you know that!}…let’s get to the real reason I am in their lives right now!  I get to capture them as a family.  How amazing for me, huh?  And, when it comes to 3 month sessions with just one baby you just never know how they are going to go.  I always hope for the best.  Typically you have a good 30 minutes before they crash.  Try keeping two of them happy happy for an entire session!  Mom and Dad proved to be a great team.  We would start with Audrey while dad fed Charlotte, go to Charlotte….then Audrey got hungry and then tired.  Now it was Charlotte’s turn to get hungry…then tired.  They had a great power nap and then up again!  Happy Happy for a solid 20 or so minutes and tired again!  It’s the name of the game at this age, but OH, so fun!  MY favorite moments were the ones of them just being parents.  These two are such amazing photographers they can photograph these two beauties all day long, but who picks up the camera when the girls are on the changing table or when one needs to be fed?  Or, when they are all four on the couch just taking it all in…and, well…trying to get a nap in?  Those moments are the best.  

I have the most amazing job ever.  Not just because I am a photographer.  Because I am a family photographer.  Everything I witness is a blessing.  

Sweet girls, the next time Ms Sara sees you you will have grown a lot and most likely be sitting up!  It’s one of my favorite stages of the first year.  I sure can’t wait to see you come Spring!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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