Future Firefighter? It's in the genes!

Okay... I know it's been awhile. I mean... a LONG while, since I posted anything. I'd like to think that I am gingerly walking back into my job after an extended, extended maternity leave. This post would have you believe that I am just getting back to work. But that would be misleading. I've been working covertly for a little while now but have been really lazy about blogging. So, if I can actually find the alone time to do so, you will see an explosion of posts this week and next updating all the sessions I've managed to sneak in under the radar. (I'm sorry... I just couldn't keep the camera in hibernation for that long)

I'm a messy perfectionist so I will tell you that as hard as it is not to go in chronological order, I am skipping ahead to the most recent session that I just finished editing. This session was amazing for so many reasons. One, because every new life is a celebration. Two, because my very own Dad performed the marriage of this wonderful couple a few years back (okay, 5, but who's counting, er, I guess they are) and Three, because, quite frankly, I am in utter awe and have complete admiration for those who serve to protect us.

This sweet little man is born into a family of Firefighters. Men who risk their lives to save ours. Who run into a burning building when all others are running out. Thank you for your service. Thank you for the honor of capturing your precious little boy so new to this world.

Okay, before ya'll tear up from my sentimental and heart-felt tribute, can I just tell you that I had tears in my eyes when the little man filled his new Pa Pa's hat with more than his little tush :) Good thing we lined it with a washcloth (he he)

Congratulations on your new little firefighter!

{The Start of Something Wonderful} Pittsburgh Newborn Photography

I had the pleasure of witnessing the wedding of these two amazing friends a few years ago. You could just feel the love... the kind of thing that gives you goose bumps to know that these two people were meant to share their lives together.
Fast forward a few years... the love keeps growing and they welcomed their precious little girl into their lives (almost 2 weeks late!) Little T was so awake for her session so that gave us plenty of family time while we waited for her to fall asleep. I loved every minute of it... getting to know the newest member of their beautiful family and also being able to catch up with some great friends.
Congratulations! She is beautiful!

{Itty Bitty Bundle of Joy} South Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer

If you've been following along with my blog, you've picked up on two things... {#1} I Love babies...  {#2} I, myself am due to have another baby in a few short weeks. If you thought I was baby crazy before, I'm even more so after meeting this precious little bundle who came barreling into the world at a whopping 4 pounds and 14 ounces. She wasn't that much bigger than that when I finally got to meet her and help her through her first official photo session. I had the pleasure of capturing her big sister just a few weeks before Ms. Itty-Bitty's arrival. What a beautiful family! Hope you are getting some sleep, Mommy :) I'll be in the boat with you in 4 weeks or so...

{Sleeping Beauty} Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer

If I wanted to capture this little angel's eyes open, I would have been out of luck... she slept the whole time (well, almost the whole time--I'm not a slave-driver--she did have eating and potty breaks :) )
Little baby J was a joy to work with as was her beautiful mommy which I had the pleasure of taking her maternity pictures back in December. Hope she's getting some sleep for you, Mommy... enjoy that precious angel... they grow to fast.

{The Best Christmas Present} Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer

This little package arrived just in time to give her parents the most wonderful Christmas ever! She was much anticipated and was welcomed with so much love. I feel so honored to have been the first to take this little glamour gal's photos. She was the perfect model and slept almost the whole time! (Just a tad different from my usual toddlers I have to chase around).
Hope she's sleeping as soundly for you guys through the night, although I suspect that's not the case (hence, the reason I want to get my camera on them their first week ;) )
So... without further ado...the Little Princess....