Kelly's Belly!

I wondered when I started photographing maternity sessions if I would get bored easily. The answer is no. Just like with weddings, each couple is different and there are so many emotions and feelings to capture that it feels like I am playing, not working. I also LOVED being pregnant so I have a thing for bellies! ;-)

Meet Kelly, who's belly is just adorable!!! We wrapped her up like a mummy -- but don't worry, the tightness is just an illusion. :-)

Kelly's husband Thom came along and we managed to snap more than a few images with him in them. I love the way this one shows the size of the belly next to his hand. Kelly is a really tiny person. He obviously just adores her!!!


Hugging his two girls...


This one makes me want to whisper. So serene!



Kelly and Thom: You are going to be the best parents!!! I can't wait to see the baby. Thank you for letting me capture your belly.

xoxo

Detra
Matt 19:26

My Daddy passed away Monday morning. Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers! I'm so glad that he is out of pain, but sad especially for my Step-Mom and brother. I'm so glad that I was able to spend the last couple of days with him. That is truly a gift from God.
I will hopefully get to work soon and get caught up. Thank you to all who are STILL waiting patiently for your photos. No more sessions until I'm caught up!!! :-)

xoxo

Detra
Matt 19:26

Saturday

Today was supposed to be a working day. I had an 80th birthday party to capture and then I planned on catching up on editing while my husband went hunting. Funny how things don't work out like you plan them.
As I was getting ready for the birthday party I noticed I had a voicemail on my phone. I have a loaner phone this week as my old one was messing up...well, the loaner phone is worse than the old one if that can be possible so I am heading to the store ASAP to make them switch it!! Back to the message. It was my brother, Jody. He was calling to let me know that if I wanted to see my Daddy I should come this weekend.
My Dad was diagnosed with liver cancer earlier this year and his health has been declining. Its strange how one day a person is fine and then a couple of weeks later they are ready to leave this world. My Grandmother passed away in February and I still can't get over that. She was mean, LOL, but she was mine. I miss her so much. I have missed a lot of my life with my Daddy. Its only going to be by the grace of God that I get through this.
So, today I went to an 80th birthday party -- beautiful woman, good spirit, great family -- and then I went to sit by my Dad's side. Just being there was good for me. I didn't get editing done and Clint didn't get to go hunting. My 6 yr old niece in Arkansas got a doe and rubbed it in that she was a better hunter than her Uncle Clint! That was funny for her -- not for Clint! ;-)
I want to go back tomorrow and just be there, just be surrounded by this side of my family that my heart has ached for but that I haven't had a connection with for so long.
There will be no funeral, just a cremation. No newspapers, no frills. He wants it that way and my Step-Mom, Nancy, is being so good to him and making sure everything is the way he wants it to be. She calls him BabyDoll. It makes him happy, and that makes me happy. Please pray for us during this time, and hopfully all will be fine soon.

Detra
Matt 19:26

Meet Olivia!

OK. So you got a sneak peek at this gorgeous little girl yesterday but that wasn't enough. You have to meet more of Olivia and her Mom, Jessica. Olivia is one of my newest models for my web site and Jessica graciously brought her in for a session.

Don't you just love the way a new baby can make you light up?

And with a face like this looking at you who wouldn't smile???

Olivia lasted a while but then got tired, as all new babies do. I love the closeness between Mom and baby in this one.

I also love the way she curled her little fingers up at her face!!!

Maybe its because she was going for her hair? :-) How sweet is that??? (And painful -- ouch!)


Thank you both for a great day! Stay tuned for Kelly's belly pics!!

Olivia!

Wow! This past week has been a blur!! I have so much to share with you, but this week is as eventful as last so I am sharing a sneak peek of Olivia for now. She is so sweet this should buy me at least a couple of more days! ;-) Here is a storyboard I put together for her. It is a 10 x 20 with 3 5 x 7 openings. Adorable!!!

I had the honor of photographing Samantha this week during the last days of her pregnancy. Is it wrong to be jealous of a client who has a perfectly round belly, no stretch marks and whom you KNOW will bounce back to a size 2 before she leaves the hospital??? Samantha is a doll and deserves every bit of this beautiful gift she has been given!





Thanks for letting me share this with you two! I can't wait to see Baby E!!!!