Sometimes I have to admit I just get lucky. I like to think that I have a casually scripted plot for each session, but Miss Abigail was all about improvisation. In this particular instance I was working with Mom to capture some adorable shots of the plush lamb with the belly and Abigail decided that she wanted in on the action. She walked over, grabbed the little step stool we’d used earlier for a series of shots and proceeded to situate herself right in the center of all the fun – and totally stole the show with her beautiful eyes and precocious smile.

I just love this time of year as I look back at the blog and see all the fabulous bellies, new babies and families that I had the opportunity to photograph this past year. I adore what I do and feel so lucky that so many people decide that I am the photographer they want to hire to capture these precious moments in their lives.

So I leave you with this slideshow of all the portraits featured on the blog from 2009. I have a lot of exciting things planned for 2010 and can’t wait to share them with you!

I met the wonderful H family when they were expecting their second child, Chloe, in February 2005.  Over the past 4.5 years, we’ve become good friends and I was excited beyond belief when told they were expecting another baby (I’ve already reserved some extra cuddle time with baby Tanner!)  Last week they all came in to see me to capture some gorgeous family images to celebrate the anticipation of Tanner’s arrival. As you can see, big sisters Sophie and Chloe are jumping at the bit to meet their little brother! I have to admit I can’t wait to get my hands on the little guy and have a session with him!

Digging CLEAR back to December 2007 brings up a blog post about this little gal as a newborn – ADORABLE - and you can see, this little beauty just keeps getting cuter! Now she’s going to be a big sister in a few weeks!

Did I mention she’s got a TON of personality bundled up in a small package!

I just LOVE this image! One of the favorites from the session.

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing the K family since their oldest girl was a tiny newborn – nearly 4 years ago! Since then they’ve added a sweet red-headed beauty and a handsome son to their collection of kiddos. They came in last week to capture Mr. D’s seven-month adoreable-ness. Lots of silly faces, giggles and grins! Here are some of my favorites:

The girls:

Mr. D with Mom & Dad:

I just have to share this image because I LOVE the subtle emotion of it – A wonderful couple expecting their first baby! I can’t wait to meet the little on in a few weeks!

I just love this image of Kiley and her mom!  Baby Kennedy is lucky to have such a fabulous big sister waiting anxiously for her arrival – stay tuned to the blog as I am sure Kennedy will be making her big debut in the next few weeks!

Well, the wait is technically over, as Miss Jordyn, former resident of this gorgeous belly, made her arrival about 1 week after this portrait was taken, but I still feel so compelled to share this image. Little Callie, an adorable Maltese puppy (though I am not sure a 1 year old dog is really a puppy anymore) accompanied her owners for their maternity session – she was SO well behaved! I really hated to see her leave! I think she’s coming back with Mom & Dad for Jordyn’s newborn session next week, so I will get a little bit of cuddle time with both of their cute girls!

Sharing a few from a recent maternity/newborn portrait client! Mr. N is such a lovable, talkative guy! He’s going to make a GREAT big brother! And why he’s the spitting image of Dad, new baby sister E is just like her Mom – Each parent has their own ” mini-me!”

… there will always be miracles.

These two images are from a recent maternity/newborn session combination. And this little guy is a BIG miracle – weighing in at a whopping 9lbs 15 oz!