SARAH, BRYAN, CORTEZ & BABY-TO-BE | huntsville, al photographer

This is part one of Sarah and Bryan's post from her Bump to Baby session! Last July, during one of my many visits to Massachusetts last year to visit my niece, I had the opportunity to meet up with these two and their very well behaved pup, Cortez! Sarah and Bryan were expecting their first baby and could not be more excited! Below are a few of my favorites from her Bump session!













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WELCOME BABY AVERY | huntsville, al photographer

Happy Birthday to my beautiful baby niece Avery Josephine. Born on April 27th at 1:06pm. She weighed 8lbs 6oz and measured 19.5 inches. I love her and her every roll. Who I love and admire even more is my sister, Sarah, who delivered her sweet baby girl naturally - by choice. She was a rockstar and I am so proud of her. Sarah.. you're my hero. It was such a unique and emotional experience to be apart of and witness. I am so happy I could document this moment for my sister and brother-in-law. Below is a slideshow from Avery's first day of life, but if you can't view it below, click here to view the slideshow! It's also accompanied by some of my favorites from the day. I haven't put my camera down since she was born! So look forward to seeing more!!! Congratulations Sarah and Doug! I love you both and your new little peanut.

Laura, Ryan, Ethan and baby-to-be | huntsville, al photographer

Laura was one of the 5 winners from the Facebook Giveaway held in March, which won her a free lifestyle portrait session. I had the pleasure of photographing Laura and her family during my stay in Massachusetts (while I'm still patiently waiting for my sister to have her baby!). Laura is also expecting, and her due date is right around the corner. We combined a maternity and family session into one and I'll be honest it was hard to narrow it all down! I'm excited to share these, so I hope you enjoy! Thank you again Laura, Ryan, Ethan and Tyler-to-be!



Laura, you're glowing! I'm so happy to have captured you during this special time!





This was an outtake, but I loved this moment Laura had with Ethan.

He's such a ham!



They started whistling to one another and it was the cutest thing ever!






















I adore this next set of Ethan. He was preparing the fire pit. And so focused.









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