shanna • expecting

Babies, babies everywhere! It was so refreshing to head out and enjoy the warmer weather for a very special photoshoot with my sweet friend Shanna. You may recognize her from most of the weddings I've shot- not only is she my friend, but my main second shooter as well! (That's right- this past year we were the preggo photo team and shot 16 weddings! It was pretty hilarious at times.)

She is expecting baby Dax in early March (though I think he'll make his appearance before the due date). Knox is very excited to meet his new little friend! 

Shanna, you are gorgeous- and one hot mama! Here are some of my favorites!

baby deborah • newborn • lubbock, tx

It's hard to believe you can see so much personality in a two month old, but Miss Deborah did not leave her spunk at home. This sweet little girl loves her mommy, and was even attempting to stand on those brand new legs! She was so aware, but so relaxed while we shot at Texas Tech, where her parents met and fell in love. I had such a great time enjoying the weather and my company- it was a fantastic shoot!

With a newborn, you have about 40 minutes before the inevitable food/nap need to happen. This was taken at 39 1/2 minutes. :)

We snuck in a few fun shots of Deborah with her cousins- James (just 2 weeks old) and Joseph (who just turned 1!). You'll be seeing more of these little guys shortly. :)

smith + family • amarillo, tx

I wish you all could hang out with little Smith- he is such an all-American boy! I loved his chilled out attitude and the variety of cute (and hilarious) expressions. We had a great session in the park thanks to his fabulous parents and grandmother, who made sure he was completely entertained at all times (thank you!). 

The lips! So precious!

These two may just be my favorite pairing. Is it weird that I find drool adorable?

I love that Smith seemed to smile the most when he was with his parents. 

Gorgeous family? Check!

natalie • expecting • mcpherson cellars, lubbock tx

Natalie and her husband Nick are expecting baby Tenley very soon, so we had to get a session in to capture Natalie's new curves before sweet Tenley decided it was time! It was super windy and ugly in Lubbock the day of our shoot, and I knew that Natalie loves colorful, modern design, so McPherson Cellars was the perfect setting. We had a great afternoon and I am in love with the images! Check out this baby bump:

 

Isn't Natalie just gorgeous? I want to look this good 7 months pregnant! (CORRECTION- 8 1/2 months- BIG difference!)

P.S. Natalie has her own BLOG which is always a fun read. She is quite a talented lady in many ways!

katie + blaise • one year old! • lubbock, tx

I was sooo excited when Katie contacted me about a shoot. Her sweet baby boy, Blaise is one year old! He has always been such a cutie but it seems that he just keeps getting even more precious. I'm pretty sure he took his first steps last week!

Here are some of my favorites- enjoy!

Isn't Katie beautiful?