Carri Beth Photography: August 2014

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

One Short Year | Ortonville, MI. Newborn Photographer

This post has been a long time in the making. I have been working with this family for a long time, but have never really shared any of their photos. I have no idea why I haven't. They have been the subjects of some of my very favorite photo shoots and images ever. It all started with an off the wall email, asking if I was willing to try some underwater photography, and just blossomed from there. That first shoot was definitely an adventure. I didn't have an underwater housing for my professional camera, so we used a simple old point and shoot, in a ziplock style waterproof case. The conditions were less than ideal, but we had so much fun doing it. The purpose of the underwater shoot was to capture some images that they could use on their engagement announcements, signifying that they were "Taking the plunge." How fun!

Fast forward past the wedding, since I don't shoot weddings, and we get to the part where they found out that they were going to have their first baby together, and a little sibling for big brother, Aiden. I was so excited to help them create their vision for their surprise announcements. They wanted a shot to showcase the fact that they were "Expanding their family by two feet." Pretty cute, huh? I got down and dirty, and a bit damp, from laying on the pavement to get just the right angle, but they turned out super cute, and were a great way to let their friends and family know about the upcoming addition.

Of course, months go by, and I finally got the call, letting me know that little Roxie had made her debut. Mom said that she loved bright colors, which is perfect since that is right up my alley, so I gathered up some of my most colorful blankets, and even made some awesomely colorful rainbow leg warmers, and headed over to capture some images of their little beauty. Roxie rocked out her photo shoot, of course! Who would've expected anything less with a name like that?

Now, move on forward, one short year later, and you'll find that little sister, Roxie, has become a big sister to her new baby sis, Gemma. I was obviously elated to be asked to help welcome their newest baby girl into the world, with her very own newborn photo shoot. Gemma followed in Roxie's footsteps, and was a dream to photograph. She was so sleepy and content. You may have seen, on my Facebook fan page, that these three beautiful children celebrated an awesome milestone when, on August 6th, 2014, they reached the ages of 12 years (Aiden), 12 months (Roxie), and 12 days (Gemma). How cool is that!?! Gemma was born just shy of Roxie's first birthday. Many people call that Irish twins. I call it sweet perfection. These girls will forever be inseparable, I know it. And they will always have their big brother to watch over them. I feel so fortunate to have been able to take part in so many milestones in this family's life together, and I can't wait to continue to watch them grow through the years. :)

The shot that started it all.