Category Archives: maternity

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Tulani and Othello ~Atlanta Maternity Photography~

May 10, 2011 – 2:08 am

Tulani was a bridesmaid at this wedding and she remembered me when it came time to document her pregnancy. I couldn’t think of a better compliment.

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Baby Artabasy ~April 18, 2011~

May 7, 2011 – 10:04 pm

I feel so fortunate when I am asked to photograph such a personal time in a woman’s life. There is such a reverence to it. The entire focus is on the life that is housed in her body. Finding ways to photograph a round belly in a way that brings all the emotion and expectation to the surface can be challenging. Afterall, it doesn’t change expressions or turn from the camera when shy, it doesn’t laugh or show any feeling, it just stays, um…well..round. But the woman who it belongs to, the one who has dreamed of the day when she will look into her baby’s eyes and hold him/her in her arms, who has felt this life grow and kick and hiccup…she is full of emotions and it’s a joy to photograph such an expression of love.

Kellen was born at 2:33 am by emergency C-section. It took all of 12 mintues from start to finish and he will bring a lifetime of joy to his parents.

All photos were taken in the comfort and privacy of the family’s home using only natural light and surrounding environments. It’s so nice that way. It so real and true to who they are as a family.
Thank you for inviting me into your lives for such an incredible event.

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Lorri + Nick are having twins! Maternity

March 6, 2011 – 12:44 pm

They were married in September of 2009 and when I delivered their album, I told them they better call me when the little Nick’s and Lorri’s were on the way. A few months ago Lorri contacted me and gave me the exciting news that sure enough, little Nick and Lorri were on the way. Chloe and Caden are due in 6 weeks and if the timing of it all works out, I will be there to photograph their arrival. Until then, we are all left with the anticipation of that day.
We met at their church in Dallas, Georgia which is always exciting to me to shoot somewhere that I have never been or even know what to expect. Maternity sessions are very intimate for the soon to be mother and sometimes awkward for the soon to be father. True to their history, Lorri and Nick came through with flying colors.


Nick is an E.R. doctor at various hospitals so the twins are getting extra TLC from their daddy.

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Maternity~2 weeks and counting~

January 26, 2011 – 10:15 am

Photo shoots are an interesting thing, especially when: 1. I haven’t met the subjects prior to the shoot and 2. I have no idea what the location is going to present. The combination basically means I have no idea what to expect and that’s the way I like it. It forces me to be creative on-the-fly so to speak. No pre-planning, no bias, just raw, on the spot surprise. That was the case with Melissa’s maternity shoot and I have to say it couldn’t have turned out any better.

Indoor images were taken in natural window light with a Nikon D700.

Demetrius came in for a few shots in between football plays. He’s going to make a great father.

What a joy to meet you both and I’m looking forward to meeting your beautiful baby very soon.

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The Hylton’s Maternity / Family shoot. Come on out, Evan!

December 8, 2010 – 11:35 pm

Michelle is 8 months pregnant and she looks incredible. She has a pre-natal trainer and that’s why her arms look better than most women, pregnant or not. Anthony is about to become a father of a son, Evan, and little Nina gives kisses to her baby brother almost every time she passes by. I hope to be available to photograph the birth next month as I can’t wait to see him.

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