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I thought we’d switch things up a bit…I’ve got more high school senior portraits to share, but I want to share this maternity session I did right after Thanksgiving. Charlotte is just one week away from her due date and I’ll be showing you her newborn session soon.

This was one of our “Studio Day Sessions” at Love Grows Photography Studio & Gallery. We started off in one of Charlotte’s favorite t-shirts to show off her beautiful belly. Isn’t she going to be a gorgeous new mom?

Charlotte’s husband is a U.S. Marine and was serving in Afghanistan at the time these were taken. He has since returned safely to the United States and will be home for their sweet girl’s arrival. She wanted to incorporate a part of him in the shoot, so she brought one of his dog tags.

A little cliche, but kind of a nice sentiment just the same…and she has beautiful hands and a pretty wedding ring, so why not?

I discovered during a wardrobe change that Charlotte also has a colorful tattoo and thought it would make an interesting image (and no, they aren’t naming the baby Lily!).

Thank you, Charlotte, for coming in to capture this incredible moment in your life. I can’t wait to meet your husband and baby girl in a few weeks!

I love babies. I especially love photographing them when they are newborns. Little pink toes, little pink fingers…it still amazes me that we all come into this world so…well, little!

Sarah brought her new little girl, Lily Belle, to my house for a newborn shoot last week. She has an older brother and sister who are still getting used to the idea of this new person sharing their space, but I’m sure it won’t be long before they are smitten with her. Sarah & Rob, I don’t know how you do it – but you are three for three in the beautiful baby category!

Here are a few of my favorites from the session…

It’s fun to watch them sleep…how they change positions so frequently…

And the expressions they make as they wake up…

There are those little pink fingers and toes…

And…last but not least…my favorite

Thank you, Sarah and Lily, for spending a few hours with me and my camera! Lily Belle is amazing and I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful new addition to your family!