Monday, July 23, 2012

Jess + Mike + baby on the way (April 2012)

My second maternity shoot!  My brother, Mike and his wife Jess.  We waited until baby Lily was almost here to take these... 25 days before she was born to be exact.  Jess' baby bump was showing beautifully.  She had not gained an ounce anywhere but that belly!  We started the shoot in the evening after a joyful house-warming party at Mike & Jess' new home in Ohio... since I was sleeping over and wanted to play with my camera! :)




 



 

There is a lot of truth to the picture above.  As I mentioned before, these were shot after the house-warming party!





 
When morning came, Jess got ready and we decided to head outside to shoot some of just her and Lily.



These are all taken on the property of their new place.  It's perfect for nature lovers!




 


 
It's really hard to see your feet!

 
She just looks amazing - especially for 36 weeks pregnant!



One rough & tough Mommy-to-be.  Haha.  
 


Mike & Queso decided to join us because they could tell how much fun we were having! 





They look like they were so happy being pregnant - don't be fooled.  
They wanted that baby to be born already!












I drew little 'lillies' on the chalkboard, so I must have known it was going to be a girl! 


We still have Mike's attention!








aannnnddd... Mike's pretty much done with the photo shoot. 


Jess was just getting warmed up though!  ;)





Please frame this, Jess!  


Some super cute home-made onesies! 


Cupcakes anyone?  Or are they?


That's it until my beautiful niece, Lily Amber was born... like I said, just 25 days later!  :)  

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Newborn Photography - Baby Jace - 4 days old (April 2012)

Jace Anthony Cochran made his debut to the world on April 2, 2012.  He was the healthy baby boy Steph had been dreaming about and preparing for.  I got to take these shots very soon after he got home from the hospital - he was only 4 days old!  This was my first time photographing a baby, so I didn't know what to expect!  We tried taking his diaper off for some bare bottom shots, but I almost got my camera wet, so we put it back on!




 
Mommy HELP, I'm too big for this basket!



 


 
Love his wrinkles!

 


 


 
Nothing is sweeter than a sleeping baby.


His first Easter egg hunt

 
Possibly my favorite  :)

 

 
I love baby feet

 


 


 
Check out that head of hair!

 


 


 




Life is Good!
 
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