Rachel + Matthew are near and dear to my heart. They are both teachers at Northern High School; Rachel is the chorus teacher, Matthew is a 12th grade English teacher. When Rachel told me she was pregnant, I think I danced around her kitchen because I was so happy for her + Matthew. We then, as ice cream lovers do, celebrated with ice cream sundaes. From Saturday morning run clubs, to breakfasts, to life shenanigans, to surviving high school students, + doing our best to run up Laurel Hill (FYI: Pregnant Rachel ran it was better than slow-poke me!), I was blessed to watch Rachel's belly grow with her sweet little boy! I was so happy when she asked me to do portraits for her, Matthew, + August.

August Fitz Spencer arrived (late) in our world with gusto! Weighing in a 8 pounds and 6 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long, a healthy Baby Boy Spencer greeted everyone with Abu noises, adorable faces, + sweet, sweet smiles. He loves his daddy's in-house library so much, we think he's going to bypass his toy phase and jump straight into chapter books. He will also have the magical musical talent of his mother. I'm thinking he's going to be a child prodigy. Yes, I think so.

The most heartwarming thing though, is to see Rachel + Matthew grow as parents. Their smiles are full of love and their faces full of pride. Even Jackson is welcoming the big brother role, keeping a watchful eye and supplying abundant kisses to August. Every time I look through their maternity photos but especially August's newborn photos, my heart melts from the love these two, and Jackson, have for their son + human brother.

Rachel, Matthew, + August, thank you for letting me come into your home, drink your coffee, eat your bacon + eggs, stick a camera in your face, and photograph your little family. I'm honored to capture these sweet moments of parent- and baby-hood.

Well, I'm not sure where to begin with this blog post because Rachel + Colin are such a sweet couple to work with. I met this duo through mutual dental school friends and an epic game of Cards Against Humanity. Thankfully my sense of humor didn't scare them away. As dental school progressed, this endearing couple's relationship followed as Rachel + Colin stuck to each other's sides through board exams, endless hours of studying, and life challenges making them such a strong and wholeheartedly faithful couple.

While I met this lovely duo through mutual friends, their story begins the same way. Rachel was good friends with Colin's roommate the summer after college graduation. Summer is always met with blockbuster movies + hours spent soaking in the chlorine and sunshine. Colin was going to see Batman with a good friend, and when he arrived to pick his friend up, he met Rachel. Rachel then invited him to the pool the next day and now their getting hitched!

For their engagement session, Rachel wanted something less traditional than an Old Well shoot, so we met out at Jordan Lake at sunrise, then hiked over to Merritt's Pasture for a champagne picnic with their playful puppy, Brody. We could not have asked for a more beautiful June day--glassy waters, cool breezes, a field of wildflowers. and sticks for Brody to munch on!

Rachel + Colin, you are such wonderful people and I'm happy to have you as clients + as friends! Your love is glowing and your sweetness couldn't help but seep into my soul during our session. You two have a special love that is undeniable and I couldn't be more honored or blessed to photograph it and create your family heirlooms! Here's to April!