Thank God for patience because HE knows that Jawelle (Jae) and I had to have it for this shoot to happen. I mean, we talked SOOOO much about the weather over the last month or two that I felt like we became a little closer than we would have otherwise. The rain continued to ruin our plans…weekened…after weekend…after weekend. I think eventually we both just prayed that baby girl would be patient with us and Mother Nature. Luckily, we were able to make the shoot happen.

Again, I’m thankful for the support that I am continuously getting, and it’s always great when people suggest me to their awesome friends and family members. I believe Jae found me through suggestions from a few friends. Not only was she so sweet, but her boyfriend and mother were pretty sweet too! I did something that I don’t normally do, and I shot a birthday party (see previous blog) AND this maternity shoot. I played it cool, but after being in the sun, chasing babies for pics, etc……..I was DOG TIRED. I also knew I  had a 10 hour drive ahead of me. As soon as I met Jae and her family, I felt very positive vibes, and I just knew that all was going to go well. We chatted throughout the shoot, and I remember leaving the shoot and calling my boyfriend (as I do after every shoot), and just telling him how this family was such a breath of fresh air! I wouldn’t have wanted to work with any other family on the evening of her maternity shoot.

Prayers for a safe delivery, Jae! I’m looking forward to someday getting baby girl in front of my camera! 🙂

Piedmont Park is just so huge that I never think to suggest it for maternity shoots, but Jae was all up for it! I love the city behind them! 

Her little dog, Wiz, was a nice touch, with his little cute Polo shirt. LOL!

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There are certain moments in life when you stop and think “Is this happening? Yep. It is. I am getting OLD!” My dear friend’s “little” sister is having a baby. We’ve been banking on this baby being a girl since the moment we found out. I’ve been thinking of the awesome shoots we’ll have, and Ciera’s been thinking of the awesome girly tutu’s and cute outfits that will adorn her. Anywho, Casey came down for her babyshower and although we weren’t working with much time we were able to get some beautiful shots that I hope she’ll treasure forever.

I can’t wait to meet Baby Chloe’ this summer!

Chloe’s parents! We were just missing her little brother.

I also went to Casey’s baby shower & I can no longer go to events of friend’s without toting my camera and capturing the awesomeness! 😉

The “Beer-ritas” were a HUUUGE hit!

Casey’s mom, Mrs. Sally, made the cupcakes, cake, food, and gift baskets for the shower. I’m pretty sure she could make a living planning events! I was amazed at how GREAT of a job she did.

The thing I am starting to RRREALLY love about maternity shoots is the anticipation of being asked to do newborn pics for my maternity clients. Eeek! 🙂 Also, I sort of try to check in to see how my clients are doing. For the most part this means checking in on your social networks from time to time. It’s pretty exciting watching how anxious parents to be are! Anyhow, Kelly-Ann and Nick came up to Atlanta for maternity pictures, and I truly enjoyed working with them. They needed very little direction and vibed sooo well together. Some couples just have “it”, you know? Getting them to have those special moments together was a piece of cake, and I think little Levi is going to be a perfect addition to their family. I’m hoping to do Baby Levi’s newborn pics, but even if I don’t, I can’t waaaait to see him! 😉

 

Nichelle is another one of those AH-MAZING parents that I seriously admire. Her ENTIRE life revolves around her son Toot…and now it will revolve around Toot AND Taylor. Toot is such a mama’s boy, but I’m sure she’ll figure out a way to divide herself equally among the two.

Good God bless Nichelle for being such a trooper for this maternity shoot. She was actually the first person brave enough to give me a shot at this. It was 98 degrees out, and she’s supposed to be on bed rest. Once I found that out I kept telling her we could wait it out, but the day that I got to Augusta she decided her and her soon Toot were all up for it! We waited until about 6:30pm, but it was still hot. Looking at these pics you would NEEEEVER guess the mishap that happened during our time together! This day will probably go down in history for scariest session ever, but she’s ok and so is little Taylor. Everything wasn’t all bad…we had some great moments and can you believe Toot cried at the end of the shoot? Although Nichelle bribed him prior to meeting up with me…he didn’t want to leave. He wanted to keep taking pictures!!! I don’t think Toot realized that this shoot was for Taylor…and who was I to let him down?! LOL!

I’m going to try my hand at birth photography if Taylor will wait on me…and hopefully her newborn shoot as well. Ah, there’s that special thing again…being there for all of the special moments in a family.

Hmmm…I wonder if this is what Tyson Beckford looked like as a child?!