Rainbow Baby

May 24 2017

San Antonio Pregnancy Photographer | Maternity Couture Gowns

NILMDTS Volunteers and Gorgeous Maternity Models

“I don’t know who you’ll be but I know you’ll be my everything” – unknown

There is nothing more beautiful than an expecting mother. Pregnancy is one of our favorite things to photograph. As most of you know, I volunteer for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS). Unfortunately this month has hit San Antonio a little harder than usual. With only a handful of volunteers in San Antonio, you can imagine how this can take a toll on us. It doesn’t help that I sprained my ankle pretty bad a few months ago and haven’t been able to take as many sessions as I would normally but I am thankful to be on such an amazing team of volunteers who will at times stop what they are doing- even if it means leaving a Mother’s Day gathering to help another mother in need. This is not something that we are required to do, it’s something that calls to us in our heart. Last year, I made a stop on the way to my sons birthday party to help a family who was in need of our services. It’s not a second thought- it’s a call we get and we go. I am especially thankful for all the supportive families out there- including mine, for understanding that sometimes our world has to pause for a bit to help another family. Because we had an unusual amount of calls this month and because doing what we love can sometimes take an emotional toll on us, I was so happy that two of our amazing volunteers decided to have a fun maternity model call with tons of amazing couture gowns last week and just get together and shoot some gorgeous expecting mamas just for fun as friends.

Mar 03 2017

Welcome Presleigh Grace|Sweet Rainbow Baby

Welcome Sweet Rainbow Baby!

Oh Presleigh, what a miracle you are and you will never know how much you are loved! They say you have never really loved until you see your child for the first time. As a mom, I may be biased but when my son was put in my arms I never I knew I could love something so much and if I ever tried to explain how much I love my son, you’ll probably see me in tears. I don’t think there will ever be a word that can describe that kind of love. I know Presleigh’s family had been anxiously awaiting her arrival. I found out at the maternity session that Presleigh was going to be a Rainbow Baby. I wanted to make her newborn session special for her parents.

Dec 30 2016

Beautiful Maternity Session|San Antonio Maternity and Newborn Photographer

San Antonio Maternity Portraits 1 — Maternity Session|San Antonio Maternity and Newborn Photographer

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice…

…that’s what little girls are made of. Isn’t this expecting mama stunning??? We could have photographed her all day. We had so much fun shooting Marlynne and Robert’s maternity session and can’t wait to meet their sweet little princess in the next few months.

Oct 07 2016

All my newborn girl photography dreams… | San Antonio,TX.

All my newborn girl photography dreams came true last month…

From a tiny ballerina to a sweet angel to a baby Aubrey Hepburn, Tiffany and Co. style- my newest little baby niece made all my newborn photography dreams come true. If you know me then you know I have been planning this session since I found out I was going to be an auntie again this past February. I got to meet my newest baby niece Olivia Remi at just 5 days old and by day 6 she was ready to pose. Of course this was not a typical newborn session because 1. I drove to Rockwall, TX. from San Antonio to meet this baby girl 2.I had limited gear with me (mainly because my trunk was packed with every girly prop I could think of) and 3. Since I planned to visit my sister for a whole week, I did like 3 or 4 different sessions (normally I couldn’t fit this many outfit changes in a normal one day session). This is why I say she made all my newborn girly girl dreams come true. Also, we haven’t had a newborn girl in the studio in about a year. Crazy huh? We had tons of adorable little boys this year, but I was dying to use some of the cute pink stuff I had been collecting. Most importantly- I got to use my Audrey Hepburn/Tiffany and Co. inspired backdrop and crown! You know I am a Tiffany and Co. lover, so of course I was ecstatic when my sister told me she was having a girl. I had to buy her a tiny newborn crown.

Sep 16 2016

Rainbow Baby Newborn Portraits|San Antonio, TX.

What is a Rainbow Baby?

A Rainbow baby is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn’t mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope. Have you ever met someone who you instantly felt connected to? As you all know I met this beautiful family in one of the most heartbreaking situations you can ever imagine. I met them the day they lost their sweet baby girl Malia. I had only been a volunteer for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) for a few weeks and this would be my very first session. Little did I know how much this family would change my life. This family has thanked us so many times for capturing all these memories for them and all I can say to them is – No Thank YOU! Thank you for giving me perspective in my life and thank you for showing me how sweet and humble and strong you are are in the worst of times and reminding me that everyday is a gift and to never take any moment for granted.