Oh, Corbin. You have so much fun ahead of you! A big brother to play and wrestle with, and parents who want you to experience all of the amazing adventure life in our amazing state has to offer. For now, even my short time in your home showed me that you are absolutely cherished. Welcome to the outside world, little guy, I can’t wait to see who you become.
This past year, Sarah and I spent most of it pregnant, and we would often take walks while our older kids took a class together. We looked ahead to Christmas, one of us due on the Eve, and one on the day of, hoping our babies would be here by then but knowing that we were more than likely to be “late”. And lo and behold, both of us mourning our extraordinarily pregnant states, this sweet little guy made his (incredibly fast!) entrance into the world right before the new year. After Miss Mlada finally decided to make her debut and I was a little recovered, we trekked over to meet the newest love of this family and take just a few pictures to remember this sweet time. See, he joined a family with five older brothers and sisters, and oh my, is that house filled with joy and LOVE. His parents delight in every detail of his babyhood; in fact, they delight in all of their children in such a way that I always want to snuggle my own extra long after a visit at their house.
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This sweet little man was a dream baby. He slept and snuggled his way through the whole shoot… so content! His big brother was less sure about me, understandably so… what a weird concept for a toddler for a stranger to come into your house and start taking pictures of you. With a few introductions to his collection of trains as well as a reading of a Thomas the Train book, we were on pretty good terms by the end. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of photographing families with their sweet new babies. The tiny features, the newness of everything, and the sheer awe of the parents at what they’ve brought into the world all make every session something different and exciting.
A couple of months ago, I was able to collaborate with The Little Flower Market on this sweet little shoot. I am in love with the beautiful things they do with flowers, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a darling couple that loves each other modeling those flowers.
A year and a half ago, I was photographing Amanda and Jonathan as they prayed and hoped that there was a little person out there meant for their family. And a year ago? Oh, my, the JOY! A beautiful baby girl was entrusted into their hearts and family, and now… she has turned one! I love every chance I get to hang out with this amazing family, and I’m so glad I get to share just a little of their beauty with you.
