and baby makes five

This family holds a special place in my heart because well, they're part of my family!  We met early one morning (in July!) to head to Galveston for a sunrise session.  It was a little cloudy but I love their session and we did get some sun in the end!!  It's been fun to share this pregnancy with Melissa and I'm glad she's going through another birth first, ha!  I know my time will come soon enough. :)

How cute are these two?!  Goodness, it doesn't seem so long ago we were all rushing to the hospital for their early birth and now they're FOUR!!  Two sweet siblings and they're excited to meet number three.  

Best wishes on this upcoming birth, Dane & Melissa.  I'm so excited to meet my new nephew!!

amber + geoff | a maternity session

I photographed this great couple last May, just before their wedding and again with extended family in the fall.  I was really excited to learn during that second session that Amber and Geoff were expecting!

We met downtown one evening in late May and I always enjoy my time with these two.  What a gorgeous couple! 

Congrats, Amber & Geoff!  Thanks so much for choosing me to document these special milestones.  Their sweet girl arrived at the beginning of June and I've got photos to share coming soon!

brandy + michael | a maternity session

I guess they won't be rooting for the Cowboys this season. ;) 

This lovely couple has since welcomed their baby boy and he is ADORABLE!!  Congratulations, Brandy & Michael, welcome to parenthood!

one big happy family

I've had the privilege of photographing several members of this extended family before.  I love the family dynamic within this group.  I could say it a million times and mean it, I never tire of spending time with happy families.

And of course the big news here is that these two...

are about to be three!!  It's been announced so it's now safe to share. :)

Thanks so much to the whole DPW Family for making this session fun!  And congrats again Amber & Geoff, I'm so excited for you guys!! 

giving thanks for baby boys | a maternity session

This lovely couple is expecting their baby boy in just a couple of weeks, what a perfect reason to give thanks this holiday month!  

Erica & Casey, I wish you both the best as you start this new journey into parenthood.  I've said it before, but I'll say it again - there's nothing sweeter than a new baby!

made in texas | a maternity session

I met up with this couple last month and I'm so excited for them to be welcoming a baby boy in a couple of weeks!  Cassidy is such a gorgeous momma-to-be, and has the cutest baby bump!

I wish that the second half of this session had been videoed.  The forecast was cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms so I scheduled a midday shoot because I had another session that evening, but it was really sunny!  In order to get some even lighting I recruited the help of my excellent light blocking assistants, her parents and husband. :)  It was really a hoot to watch it all unfold and move everyone just so, video would have been hilarious! 

Love this sweet picture of Cassidy and her mom, who was super helpful during the whole session by the way.

And funnily enough, the pictures for the title of this post aren't even included.  They have a "made in Texas" shirt that belonged to Cassidy's older brother as a child.  It made for a cute addition to a couple of photos as this little guy was indeed made in Texas. :)

Cassidy and Jeff, thanks so much for letting me photograph such a special time.  There's nothing sweeter than a new baby and I know you both will be great parents!