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Surprise Birth

Sitting at a red light after picking up my almost 4 year old from daycare, I thought I felt a contraction. But that couldn't be. I was only 31 weeks pregnant - they must be Braxton-Hicks contractions, like the doctor said. Anyway, my daughter's birthday party was in a couple days, so I didn't have time to worry about this. We stopped at K-mart and picked up party hats, plates, etc. I waited patiently (or not so patiently) as my daughter insisted on buckling herself into her carseat. I only noticed the contractions at traffic lights. As we…

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Love Letters

Love Letters

Have you ever received a love letter? How many have you written? Do you save love letters, reread them? Holding my firstborn in my arms after she was born, taking in her scent, the softness of her skin, and her contented breathing and cooing - that was my first "love letter" from her. After the two-week "honeymoon" period, she was pretty fussy in the afternoons. I began to wonder if I was doing something wrong. But then one day, I smiled at her, and she smiled back! What a powerful message of love that was! I've had many…

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What are you doing on Feb. 16?

I am donating a portrait session and 11x14 portrait to the Feb. 16 Gala to benefit the BennettStrong Foundation. I met Bennett and his family about a year ago. I was captivated by Bennett's smile and his playful nature. Bennett loved showing off his accomplishments. He adores his parents. And they delight in him! Like most parents, Bennett's parents, I'm sure, were overcome with love when he was born. But unlike most parents, Bennett's parents must have felt much fear and uncertainty. Bennett was born very early and ended up spending over 7 months in the NICU. You…

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When Should I Have My Newborn’s Portrait Made?

You've just come home from the hospital with your new baby. You're excited, sore, not sure what you're dong. Your whole life has just been turned upside down, and it will never be the same again. All the relatives descend on your home to see the new baby. You just want some quiet time to bond and figure all this out. You don't have the time or the energy to think about portraits. Before you know it, the first year has gone by, and though you have loads of snapshots on your phone, you don't have a portrait…

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Wishing a very special Mother's Day to all of the new moms out there! You might not get much rest, but I hope you have a very special day. I love photographing moms with their children. My sister found this picture of me and my mom. You wouldn't ride in a car like this today! I'm glad I survived, but mostly I'm thankful for my mom, and this picture that I have of us together. I wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember. The happiest day of my life was the day my…

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