Here’s another post from Dana! This time we’re catching you up on her work from a few recent sessions. You can see our original posts: Jim and Lynn’s wedding, Paul and Natasha’s maternity session, and Cooper’s 6 month session.

Jim & Lynn

When Ashley and Stephanie mentioned there would be the chance to shoot another wedding, I jumped at the opportunity. I wanted so much to have the experience again and I didn’t even realize who the bride and groom were going to be. Needless to say when I discovered it was Jim Hudson’s wedding, I felt so privileged to be a part of the event.

Meeting Lynn and Jim and their families was a great experience. The minister mentioned that Jim was a person that saw people not for who they are, but who they can be. Those words hung around in my heart after he spoke them. It was quickly apparent how true these words were by the sincere love and respect the happy couple brought out of their friends and family. These two are in love and so deeply loved by those around them. The entire night was pure joy.

Paul & Natasha

The pregnancy glow is a real thing. I used to joke around when people would comment on my glow when I was pregnant and tell them it felt like a nuclear glow because I was so nauseated. I understand the glowing, though. I felt it internally and I see it radiating in other expectant mothers. Photographing Natasha and Paul was my first attempt at capturing this beautiful energy with my camera as an intern. It was so fun meeting Natasha and Paul and having the opportunity to share in their pre-baby excitement. Natasha and Paul are naturals in front of the camera. Getting the chance to photograph them at this super exciting time was quite an honor. I hope I’ll get to meet their sweet little baby once he or she arrives.

Cooper

I had to move a few babysitting mountains to attend this shoot. There was some juggling involved in getting to the shoot, but I had met Mandy and Joe at Jim and Lynn’s wedding and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to meet their little boy. Joe and Mandy emanate a type of joy that draws people in. The love they share reaches out and touches you. I knew meeting Cooper would be a special experience and that sweet little bean did not disappoint. The time I we spent with Cooper had my giddy baby senses on overload. His sweet puckering sounds echoing throughout their beautiful home made my heart so happy. When I got home and was editing the photos, my own little boy saw Cooper on the screen and started waving to him. Now they will have to be friends.