Kenneth to be!

Jeanine and Lyle contacted me last week very interested in maternity photos before the birth of their first son Kenith. She had seen April and Chris' maternity shoot that I had done last year and had heard great things about our service from them and really wanted me to shoot her photos. Sounding a bit like a broken record, I explained to her that I approach maternity photos with a bit more of a fashion eye than other photographers - and she loved the idea. We talked a bit more and worked out the details and she shared some great ideas for photos she had. Given that she is eight months pregnant I wanted to get to shooting as quickly as possible, so we setup a time and got to work. Jeanine and Lyle had this photo in mind before they even picked up the phone to call me. I love the personal touches scattered throughout! I took over their living room and turned it into a studio for slightly more traditional maternity photos. I have a habit of getting very excited about photos as they pop into the viewfinder and I ofter share them with my clients to help them understand what we are creating together. When Jeanine and Lyle first saw these the first word to escape their lips was "editorial". To me, it's all about options. That's how I do a maternity shoot. Congratulations again Jeanine and Lyle, I had a blast working with you. And don't forget to send a photo of Kennith!

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April and Chris are having a little girl!

A little over three years ago, Katie and I filmed April and Chris' wedding in northern California. They are a remarkable couple and I loved working with them back then. Before their wedding, we filmed a "Love Story" video in the Japanese Gardens of Golden Gate Park and it quickly became apparent that: #1 these two are going to be together for the rest of their lives and #2 these two are goofballs in love (and I mean that in the very best way!). When their wedding day came and went, we were blessed to work with such a fun energetic couple and create an amazing video. A few weeks ago they April called me with the news that she was pregnant with a little girl! We talked for a while (I love to catch up with past clients) about the new directions that their lives had taken. Chris serves in the Air Force and is currently stationed in New Mexico, but soon will be transferring to the Los Angeles Air Force Base - so I'm looking forward to surfing with them soon! April told me that they were coming out to California for a few days and wanted me to take maternity shots for her. I knew already that we were going to get some great outside-the-box shots for them and they didn't disapoint. Congratulations again guys!

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