welcome

one little lady
who already speaks her mind
and knows what she wants

two loving parents
who want to give her the world
and most likely will

(i love you sweet caroline!)

A few weeks ago, I had A DAY. By that I mean, I was absolutely exhausted and sleeping by 3:30 in the afternoon.

Rachael is a good friend of mine who also happens to be an incredible birth photographer. When she got pregnant, I knew I wanted to photograph her birth. Thank goodness, she let me.

This was her double rainbow baby. Her body had suffered and mourned for this child. He would complete their family, becoming the much-needed period at the end of a sentence that held its breath for too long.

a daddy with the
tenderest of kisses and
the teariest of eyes

a mommy with the
fiercest love, and a gaze that
whispered, “it is well.”

jon michael steven
born the last day of summer,
coming in his time.

a vow renewal
after five years and two kids,
a party, deserved.

a bracelet, made from
daddy’s old, worn-out tee shirt
a comfort from fear.

a reminder that
he is loved, deeply known, and
always protected.

families of three
form a tight unit, a strand
of three cords won’t break