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The perfect wedding day!

Annabelle and Huy were married on April 29th of this year at the beautiful Stonehouse Manor in Berryville, VA. This was my first wedding at this venue and I absolutely loved it. Such a gorgeous place!!!

 

The weather forecast was so-so up until the day before the wedding but the actual wedding day turned out to be the most perfect day EVER! Temps in the mid 70's, clear skies, no wind ... absolutely perfect!!

 

Annabelle, a native french girl and her daughter were getting ready at the venue. It was so calm in the room.. very unusual for wedding preps. Everything just felt and looked picture book perfect.... and so did Annabelle. She looked so elegant and stunning!

 

The Ceremony went wonderful and was followed by and nice and laid back Outdoor Reception.  Huy and Annabelle had hired a Caricature Artist ... wow... I don't know how anyone can draw like that... and so quickly!

In honor of Huy's vietnamese heritage, the both of them changed into a more traditional Vietnamese wedding attire later on during the reception.  Honestly.. Annabelle looks amazing in just about anything!  I think she could wear a potato sack and still look elegant!

To top it off... her brand new mother in law had ordered her yet another vietnamese outfit in her favorite color - lavender .... in which Annabelle changed into towards the end of the reception.  That color just made it! Soooo pretty!!!

 

Huy and Annabelle, it was a pleasure working with you. You wedding was absolutely wonderful! I wish you a blissful marriage and wonderful future!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The happiest baby on the blog !

This book title came to mind when I met little Darcey. She is such a happy little girl, was giving me the biggest smiles and funniest facial expressions. She just lights up a room and that at 6 month old already!   She was an absolute angel and despite a little faceplant (hey, sitting is hard work) she did so amazing!  Keep on smiling Darcey!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tanya & Kevin

Tanya and Kevin were married on April 21st at the 1840's Ballroom in downtown Baltimore.  If you don't know this location, check it out.. it is gorgeous!!  A large, red, old building, with a wonderful court yard and just gorgeous on the inside.

Before the Ceremony they were getting ready at the Admiral Fell Inn in Fells Point. Turns out that the Fells Point Pirate Invasion was happening the same day. Interesting combination to say the least, haha. In the room a beautiful bride getting ready to be married and just outside the window a bunch of drunk pirates and wenches. 

 

The day was perfect. The rain that was called for held out until later in the evening so nobody even knew it had even rained during the reception.

The Ceremony went perfectly and while the Reception was being set up we took the time for some pictures outside. 

Once that was done everyone was ready to party. Watching the party unfold was just too much fun. I think it's pretty safe to say that everyone 50 years and older were having the times of their lives while the younger folks chilled and enjoyed themselves by talking and watching.  It was just awesome.

 

And now the lucky newlyweds are spending their Honeymoon in Ireland. Is that awesome or what????

 

Congratulations Kevin and Tanya, I wish you guys all the Best!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet sweet puppy breath ....

... mixed with some poop and pee. That's a good way to introduce this little princess. Now really... her name is princess!!

 

Princess is a 9 week old English Bull Dog and O-M-G she is soooooo cute. She waddles. How can it get any cuter than a puppy waddle.

 

After she peed on my carpet and pooped on my backdrop  (hey if you gotta go, you gotta go.. I know that from my human baby clients, hehe) we were ready to go.

 

Princess is a true princess She was all into the Tiara and Magic Wand and even found herself some fake flowers in my studio. And of course she loved the pearls. Come on, what girl doesn't love pearls!

 

Here she is .... Princess !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Birth Story for Generations to tell! Meet Ryan!

This family has been coming to me for pictures since their now 3 year old daughter was 6 month old. It has been so much fun getting to know them and to watch Kate grow. She is such a sweetheart!

I was excited when I found out that Jen and Doug were expecting again. And this is where the story begins, I will try to write down this story exactly as it was told to me, so Jen doesn't have to type it a million times. Jen, just pass on the link, haha

Jen had been having painful contractions on and off for days, weeks even but they always stopped. She made slow progress but Ryan just wasn't ready to come out. And since she hadn't reached her actual due date yet, that was quite allright.

Well after a night of painful contractions that stopped in the morning and a OB/GYN visit that day, she continued with her day as usual.  By 4.30pm her contractions picked up again, so she showered and waited to see if this time they might stay.

Just before 7pm, they decided to go to the hospital because the contractions were very painful. Thankfully their Dula was there.

 

Well, Jen made it outside the Front Door and felt the need to push, which she wasn't able to hold back.

The only thing poor Doug could yell was: "Not on the concrete!!!"

At the same time the Doula just got down on the ground and looked under Jen's skirt (who cares when you are in labor!) and it was pretty clear that there was no going to the hospital, Ryan was coming .. NOW!

So back into the house they went and Doug called 911 (3 times!) to get instructions on how to deliver this baby, but the operators just kept asking him questions like "is this her first child?"   "how old is she?" .... while poor Doug just kept yelling into the phone that the baby was coming. He eventually gave up and threw the phone, with 911 still on the line, onto the table.

From there it all went fast, 2 pushes and Ryan was born.  Minutes later the ambulance arrived.

Thankfully everyone was fine and Ryan was pink and crying and healthy! The paramedics just needed to load everyone into the ambulance and drive them to the hospital.  The Doula told Jen and Doug that it might have been good they got there right after the birth because this way Doug was able to be involved. If they had come earlier it would have been their protocol to take over and move everyone aside. So it sounds like everything ended up working out perfectly!

Ryan was born right around 7pm, but nobody knows excactly. Hopefully the 911 tapes will be able to make it more exact.

 

Wow, now isn't THAT a story?

 

And what does Jen say she learned from this story .... "Put a new couch onto your registry"   :)

 

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Ryan was 4 days old in these pictures. He did so wonderfully during the session. He wanted to eat a lot but rewarded us with several minutes of sleepiness after every feeding. He is just so adorable!! And big sister Kate is so proud of him. She calls him "my baby".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the Staff of Kids Super Smile Dentistry

You might remember my recent blog post about Kids Super Smile Dentistry

 

Unfortunately the day of the shoot not all staff members were able to be present so I suggested I'd just come back when everyone was there. And so I did and we got a chance to do Headshots of each staff member as well as a group shot. 

 

I can only say again how wonderful this office is. Everyone is so nice and welcoming and Dr. Pareja is just so nice. You walk in and you feel immediately what great work environment they have there.

Check them out!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Juliana!

And another 1st Birthday this week. As a matter of fact, both first birthday sessions were on the same day... two cuties, two smashed cakes... can't get better than that!

 

Juliana is so adorable. I saw her just a few month ago for Christmas photos and was excited to see her back for her first birthday pictures. She is such a petite little girl and as cute as can be. 

When her mommy told her to smile she would do it right away, showing teeth and all. I have never seen a one year old smile on command. It was too cute!

 

She wasn't really into the cake... she played with it a bit but the one bite she tried made her gag (I wish I had that problem *Sigh*)

 

Happy 1st Birthday Juliana!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Shaun!

Shaun turned 1 today! I am so excited to watch this little guy grow up. I took the pictures of him mommy and daddy's wedding and have been taking his pictures since he wasn an infant. He is SO HANDSOME! Just look at this little man.. his dark hair, dark long eye lashes and water blue eyes. WOW!

Shaun had a blast with his cake. He was very careful with it at first but as the sugar high kicked in he got digging a bit more  :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Today I am going to change my Blog post a little bit by letting Shaun have the last word... he has a big announcement to make on this very first birthday! Ready?

 

 

 

 

 

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Kennedy - a living doll!

Look at this child and tell me she doesn't look like a living doll. She is so perfectly CUTE!!!

 

When she came for her 6 month photos she wasn't in the best mood and after tumbling over when she tried to sit up she decided she was done! We were unable to get anymore out of her. So we decided to just call it quits for now and try again the next weekend.

Yesterday she came back and she was as happy as can be.  She is absolutely adorable.. even when she cries  :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A future Beauty Queen and her awesome mom!

Taylor was the little girl that gave the Twins a run for their money in my last contest. I could not let them go empty handed so they won a half price session.

 

Taylor is such a beautiful girl. I can honestly say that she is one of the most beautiful little girls I know. She is full of energy.

The day of the session she wasn't excited at all about having her pictures taken but a beautiful kid like this can throw a fit and still take a pretty picture. Taylor watch out, the girls are gonna hate you for it when you grow up  :)

But let me tell you a little bit about Taylor's mom. She deserves to be recognized for being amazing. She is a single mom, raising her daughter amazingly well. There is no family to back her up, no partner .... She is it.  I have no idea how she does it, I never hear her complain, I always see her smile and throw in a positive thought. And she is raising a happy child. Just look at Taylor's eyes and tell me that child isn't happy.

Melanie, you are a supermom if I have ever seen one.  You do an amazing job and never ever think differently. Look at the way Taylor looks at you in these pictures.. you are her everything! She loves you so much and she knows you are always there for her. 

You are her Hero ... and mine too for being awesome!