This real-life baby boy stole my heart. I had the pleasure of photographing Shepard at the ripe age of five days for a simple session where he was the star. Bonus: I was able to experiment with a lens my darling friend sent me when capturing those tiny baby details I love so much.
Read MoreI really have no words for how precious Merrick and his family is, and the sense of love and connection between them rings true through the collection of photos from their session. Seeing Dad make Gumby talk to entertain the middle child, watching big sister hold her baby brother with such care, the way Mom brushed her hands through the kids' hair...it was all significant and told the story of their unique family dynamic.
Read MoreOh, Sadie. Should any one creature be this cute? With her swath of dark hair, her long and elegant fingers and nails, and her gorgeous lips, I just couldn't get enough. I met Nick, Hannah, and Sadie in their room at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio a day or so after the little lady was born with the sole purpose of capturing some of their first moments together.
Read MoreAlinea means "a new train of thought; the start of something new." And the birth of this little girl is indeed the beginning of a new chapter in life for this Upper Arlington couple. Her name is indicative of this change, but it is also inspired by the name of one of their favorite Chicago-based restaurants. Rachel and Mike base their travels around culinary experiences, and they bring what they learn back to their own kitchen.
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