jodi emailed me a few months ago with the exciting news that they were expecting again! we did family photos last summer and this time she wanted to remember the wonderful time as they are anticipating the arrival of the new baby brother or sister for their son.

she saw this beautiful mom’s photos and decided to do something a little different than the traditional maternity photos.

I’ll never stop saying this, when people decide to move out of their comfort zone just a little, when they take a chance and let their true selves come out in front of the camera the results are stunning.

and jodi is no exception.

it’s not easy to just let yourself go in front of a photographer, to ignore those little voices in your head that say you might look a little silly or that you can’t look absolutely fantastic in front of the camera. at first you’re not sure where to put your hands, or just how to smile or look at the lens. that usually fades after a few minutes and then you can just relax and have some fun!

her husband couldn’t make it to the shoot but I think he’ll be thrilled with the shots and be reminded that he is a lucky man.

jodi, I know the doctors have told you to stay put until the little one arrives. I hope your photos provide a little distraction and I can’t wait to come over and meet the little one later this month…..

people always ask me what my favorite part of being a photographer is. I have trouble answering this because I’m one of those lucky people who loves pretty much everything about their job.

but one thing that is at the top of the list is when I really get to know my clients better and that usually happens in their home before our shoot. I love how every home and family has a different feeling….

the quiet joy in a house that has a new baby in it

the energy at the bride’s home as she gets ready for her walk down the aisle

but my favorite would probably be the anticipation that you feel when you get to photograph a couple that is expecting a child. tara and james’ home had a sense of quiet anticipation in it when I arrived a few weeks ago. we talked about how they were getting ready, how their son was feeling about his new little brother and just some general kids chit chat.

we headed out after that……tara said she was a little nervous but she really wanted to remember this special time and was going to take the plunge and get some really great creative photos.

I think it took about five minutes and she seemed to get over her jitters and it turns out she’s a natural in front of the camera! we had such a great time and I couldn’t have asked for a better model!