I know that every photographer feels this way, but I truly believe that I get to meet and work with some of the most amazing people in the world. People that I’m excited to spend time with, whether my camera is involved or not. I remember after Bjorn and Allie’s initial consultation that they were a couple I was dying to work with; I loved their story and I could tell right away just how WELL they loved each other. As luck would have it, they seemed to be just as excited about me and they allowed me to photograph their engagement session early last year: 
and I was honored to get to be a part of their gorgeous wedding last July and celebrate with them as they officially became husband&wife: 
and as much as I loved seeing them in both of those seasons of life last year, I can honestly say that this past week when I got to meet their perfect little girl Hayden Grace, was the happiest I have ever seen them! There is such a huge shift when a couple become parents, and I didn’t think it was possible, but how Allie and Bjorn love each other now in this season is even deeper than before. Hayden had a few little complications when she was born and had to spend the first week in the NICU, but these days she’s is healthy, happy, and growing way too fast already! I loved getting to hear how much Bjorn and Allie are cherishing this season in their little family, whether its laughing together at all of the funny noises and faces Hayden makes, or just taking time to snuggle their girl and spend some down time on the couch together, I could tell just how THANKFUL they both are. Thankful for each other and for sweet Hayden… and I’m so thankful that they continue to let me document and share in these amazing moments in their life together :)
it’s my pleasure to introduce you all to miss Hayden Grace: 
she’s gonna love football just like her daddy :) 
look at her little smile! catching newborn smiles are my favorite :) 
perfect little features: 
can’t. handle. the. cuteness!!! I just melted over this girl throughout their entire session! 
Hayden was such a champ and literally slept the ENTIRE time for us! She let us move her all around, change her clothes, and snuggle her lots and she just snoozed the whole time! that very VERY rarely happens during newborn sessions, but I’ll take it when it does! :) 
Hayden’s grandmother made this blanket for her, and I love that we were able to work it into her session :) 
Goodness gracious I just love these three… 
one of my absolute favorites :) I always love photographing newborn sessions, but this one in particular really touched my heart and made me SO very excited for this season in my own family one day :) 
After we finished their photos we were sitting around talking (really meaning I was holding Hayden and didn’t want to give her up yet ;) ) and Bjorn was saying how Allie will always be his #1. That he wants Hayden to grow up knowing that her mama/his wife is his first priority, hoping that one day Hayden will look for a man who will treat her the same way. But that although Allie will always be #1, that now that Hayden is here there’s a #1A. so Bjorn, these next few photos of your #1 and #1A girls are for you :) 
look at her tiny little toes! I love how teeny newborns look in their daddy’s arms :) 
I kid you not, this was one of the ONLY moments that Hayden stirred during their whole session :) apparently she didn’t like her Daddy sticking his tongue out at her ;) 
Bjorn, you are a natural my friend :) Hayden is a VERY lucky little girl to have you! 
and look at that, she likes to hold her Daddy’s hand already :) 
I didn’t know if Hayden’s little toe could hold up Bjorn’s ring! her first little baby work out :) 
and we tried our luck and thankful Hayden cooperated for a few little nakey baby photos at the very end! :) 
Can’t wait to see the three of you again! :) Thanks again for sharing her with me for the afternoon!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Posted in Children
I think it’s safe to say that you all love these three as much as I do at this point! I always get the sweetest comments every time Scooter, Ashley, and Parker are on the blog… understandably so, they’re pretty much the greatest :) The past 6 months have absolutely flown by, and I can’t believe it was already time for Parker’s 6 month photos! This is truly one of my favorite ages to photograph, he was smiling and flirting with me from the moment they pulled him out of the car! He was mesmerized with the camera and tracked it everywhere, clearly he hasn’t mastered the “don’t look at the camera until I tell you to!” approach quite yet :) I’m sure he’ll get the hang of it over the next couple years :) Scooter and Ash, thanks for making me fall in love with my job every time I’m around you guys, and letting me hang out with your sweet boy for the morning :)
Last time I saw Parker he was teeeeny tiny…
and look at him now! LOVE his sweet smile! 
couples that look at each other like this make me REAL happy :) 
look at his big smile!! so cute!
two of my favorites photos from the session… Ashley, your boys are pretty darn cute :) 
look at those eye lashes! melt my heart! 
look at his little toes and chubby arm! so sweet!
HA! this one makes me smile every time! 
this was the first time Parker sat on Scooter’s shoulders, and he thought it was absolutely HILARIOUS! :) 
Ashley, you are so SO gorgeous my friend… that baby looks real good on you ;) 
stoooop it! can’t handle the cuteness! 
this letter was HUGE next to him for his newborn photos… not so much anymore! :) 
LOVE that shot on the right! canvas anyone?!? :) 
Happy Friday! :)
One thing that I always try and think about as I’m taking photos are the people that are going to be looking at them 10… 15… 20 years down the road. I try and think of the people and the moments that will tell a story one day, and photograph those. So when Anna and Jason managed to coordinate all of their parents and siblings to all be in the same place at the same time for Mother’s Day and to meet sweet Harper, they decided to book another portrait session specifically to get lots of great shots of Shelby and Harper with their extended family. I love that Anna and Jason prioritize and value photos, and I know that Shelby and Harper will be so SO thankful to have these photos as they grow up. We kept the session really relaxed and just spent a few hours with everyone playing in their back yard and i’m excited to share some of my favorites! :) Happy viewing, friends!
Anna’s parents and sister Whitney came up from South Carolina for a few days! love this shot of Shelby and Anna’s dad:
and this one of Shelbs and her aunt Whitney: 
Harper slept throughout the entire session! She was super easy to pass around and snuggle :) 
these next two are some of my favorites. I know how thankful I am for photos with my grandparents from when I was younger, and I know Harper and Shelby will love these too: 
all the Sarco girls :) 
sisters :) 
Ooooh goodness. So, my sweet little friend got her first camera as a gift, and to say she was excited is a huge understatement. Can’t you see it in her eyes?!? :) At this point, she proceeded to repeat everything I’ve ever said to her when I have a camera in my hand, and tried to direct the rest of the session since she had her OWN camera and wanted to take her OWN photos :) We heard lots of “you stand there, let me take a picture! I want to take a picture of YOU! You can sit here, or stand here, those are your choices for this picture!”.. i think we’ve created a little monster, and yet I’m totally ready to hire her ;) c’mon once you add those little pigtails, the kid is irresistible :) this look says “okay Jessie, I’ve got it from here…” :) 
the whole family! 
like I said, someone had her own agenda for the rest of the photo shoot once she got her own camera ;) LOVE this photo though and how she has everyone else all lined up ;) 
a few more Harper snuggles: 
love this shot of the girls with their Grandma and aunt Lori: 
Shelby’s uncle Justin found a rainbow just for her:
so many kisses for Harper: 
look at her little fist! she’s thinking hard about something! :) 
after we were finished the session I grabbed Harper for a minute before I left, and Lori grabbed my camera for one more photo :) 
by Jessie
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