I love family portraits. Being a father myself, I have come to enjoy photographing them even more. A family is one of the most precious things we can have and to be able to capture the interaction between parents and children is amazing. I find this doubly so with a newborn baby. Jay and Jess have been waiting for their own little one for many years and to see their faces light up with joy and adoration for their little girl is something that moved me very deeply. She is one that they have been praying and yearning for for so long that, to have that part of their lives fulfilled, not only brings a profound gladness to them but to those who know them dearly. Jay and Jess, congratulations on your little girl and thank you for allowing me to be there while you celebrated your newfound blessing.
Masanotti Family
I just love Jay and Jess’ admiration of their little one. You can feel how appreciative and excited they are to have such a sweet little girl.
Masanotti Family
This week’s story is about Jay and Jess, two marvelous people I have known for over a decade now. Their little one has been a long time coming and I am so pleased to share photos that we took a couple months ago after they just adopted her.
Petrino Family
Photographing photographers is always a tall order and though some may be a bit nervous to do so, I find it exhilarating as they know what will look good for the camera. The Petrinos of Charlotte Photography allowed me to photograph them and their newborn daughter Makenzie in their home. I feel that the photos of new parents interacting with their precious baby are so valuable to them as a family, more than just the posed (if not overposed) photos that we typically see on Pinterest of babies. I really enjoy capturing the genuine love and joy of new parents.
The Petrino Family
A father and daughter’s hands. I love how Makenzie’s little face is peeking into the frame.
Family: Keeners
I had the chance to do a quick session with the Keeners of in the French Quarter of uptown Charlotte a couple months ago. Their little girl is growing so fast!
Newborn: Ella
A couple weeks ago I had the honor of taking some of the first photographs of baby Ella. She is the sweet daughter of one of my couples Dedria and Phillip. I was able to use B&W to capture these intimate moments and precious child. I think it is so very important to photograph these moments so that they are treasured for life and B&W give an timeless and romantic look to these portraits. Thank you, Dedria and Phillip, for allowing me into your home to photography your newborn treasure!
One Frame: Ella
This is Ella, the beautiful child of Phillip and Dedria. Dedria and Phillip, you have such a beautiful baby girl and you are already great parents!