rylie | newborn lifestyle session

finley

Little Finley had a rough first few weeks of his life. Shortly after he was born, it was discovered that he would need heart surgery to correct a narrowed artery. It is hard to imagine a more difficult thing to deal with as a parent - all the needle pokes, the tests, the emergency flight to a bigger hospital, the tubes and wires constantly encircling such a sweet little babe, and not to mention the incision and after-effects of major surgery. But Mike and Amanda bore it with grace - grace given to them from their loving God and Saviour. They trusted His plan and his timing with their baby boy's life. 

It was a sweet day when they were finally able to come home as a family and get back into normal life - although, life with a newborn never seems very "normal"! But, these photos say it all. The love this family has for each other and for their Saviour is so evident. It was a privilege to be able to photograph my dear friend and business partner's family at this milestone in their lives!

sawyer

Just over a year ago, we photographed this lovely couple's wedding. It was cold and blustery, but their joy made the whole day radiant.  Now, their joy has multiplied with the arrival of their sweet little boy, Sawyer. I know you can probably tell from the pictures, but I simply must mention how absolutely besotted these new parents are with their little munchkin. And, really, can you blame them?

isabelle

“Now and then in life, love catches you unawares, illuminating the dark corners of your mind, and filling them with radiance. Once in a while you are faced with a beauty and a joy that takes your soul, all unprepared, by assault.” 

- Jennifer Worth

To stand as witness to this very form of love in the home of this beautiful little family is a moment we won't readily forget. The very least we as photographers can do when love does come in this fashion is to immortalize just a few of those tender, early, bleary-eyed, sleep deprived, and besotted moments. There are some things that are just too fragile and too precious to forget.