m & m... & m! | richmond maternity photographer

I drove across the state yesterday to visit with my dear friend and brand new mama, Mollie. Mollie and I go way back (college roommates) and in recent years I had the pleasure of taking her engagement pictures, was honored to be the Matron of Honor in her and Mark's wedding, took her bridal portraits and shot a fun night session with the two of them as newlyweds. I LOVE taking pictures of these two - they are so fun loving and flirty on camera! So I'm sitting here on their couch chatting away when I realized... I never blogged the maternity pictures I took of them earlier this year! Ahhh... mommy brain! Lucky for me Mollie is a little sleep deprived so she's catching a cat nap right now. I thought I'd take a minute and post a few pictures from their maternity session.

Here are a few of my favorites. Stay tuned... I'll be capturing little Miss Macie on camera while I'm here this week and I'm sure I'll share a few of my favorite shots.

For now... here's the sweet and flirty Mark & Mollie...!

mama & me | lynchburg baby photographer

Back when it was still chilly outside, I did a little playing here and there to test out my work load versus new mama schedule. This was one of the fun sessions I had the pleasure of shooting during that time. It was so nice to get out of the house for the weekend and I was able to grab a few sweet moments of my friend Megan and her little boy, Eli. He's looking so teeny in these photos though, since he's almost 9 months old now!

Shea & Jessica Pt 2 | Richmond Wedding Photographer

Don't miss the first part of this wedding post! Click here to see pictures from the first half of the day. And here is the second part of this beautiful goodness... details as far as the eye can see... and love to last a lifetime. (Could I be anymore cheesy? I can't help it... seriously... still thinking back on their day makes me giddy!)

Ceremony venue: mount pisgah umc Ceremony coordinator: Stephanie Douglas Officiant: Rev. Dr. Steven Plymale Reception venue: salisbury country club Florist: coleman brothers flowers inc. Make-up: hair productions of salisbury (lindsey) Hair: hair productions of salisbury (amy) Dress: caryn’s bridal DJ: Manny Green Entertainment Stationery: 2bSquared

Shea & Jessica | Richmond Wedding Photographer

Oh what a PERFECT way to end my maternity leave! I had so. much. fun. at Shea & Jessica's wedding! Their day was full of beautiful moments, genuine love, joy and perfection! Details beyond the eye could see, emotions to capture all day long, and beautiful people to boot! It was truly one of the best weddings I've had the honor to shoot and I am thrilled to be sharing the pictures with you today. Just a warning - there are a LOT of pictures to share. So much that I am going to post their wedding in two parts. So first up, Part 1!

Now go check out part 2: more portraits and the reception!

Ceremony venue: Mount Pisgah UMC Ceremony coordinator: Stephanie Douglas Officiant: Rev. Dr. Steven Plymale Reception venue: Salisbury Country Club Florist: Coleman Brothers Flowers Inc. Make-up: Hair Productions of Salisbury (Lindsey) Hair: Hair Productions of Salisbury (Amy) Dress: Caryn's Bridal

Happy Mother's Day!

It's my first Mother's Day with my own baby in my arms and it has been a wonderful day! I am so grateful for a holiday that encourages us to appreciate and share our appreciation for some of the most hard working and biggest cheerleaders in our lives. Between my mom, mother-in-law, and a slew of other incredible women in my life, I am so blessed. And now I have my own baby girl to love and nurture in the coming years! I am finally spending more time behind the camera and enjoying capturing this beautiful girl and her fun expressions. I am loving both of my roles as a mother and as a photographer. Life couldn't be better! :)

Happy Mother's Day!