Celia: maternity

Meet Celia and her boys.  

She is due with a new baby boy towards the end of January.  

I was beyond thrilled when she asked me to photograph her pregnancy.  I first met Celia when she was 16 years old, wearing khakis and a polo.  She was a student at Maranatha High School. I was her psychology teacher.  I met her husband, David, when he was around the same age.  He too, was wearing khaki's and a polo.  They were high school sweethearts.  I have loved watching them turn into 2 amazing young adults.  As I went through their photos, seeing them side by side was especially moving...miraculous, joyous, and just as it should be-just how God has brought it to be.  

They are a family full of smiles, energy, and togetherness.  Celia would be hanging with me picking out more fabulous earrings to wear for the next set of photos (she, like me, has a thing for big, fun earrings) and there in the background were her two boys running circles around the basketball court, David swinging their little guy way up in the air.  Her boys are on the go! It was refreshing, youthful,  and praiseworthy. What absolute fun this 2nd baby boy is being born into...better get his baby Nike's warmed up.

Celia you are gorgeous inside and out.  You beam.  
Thank you again Celia & David for playing & getting your photos taken at the same time.  You are a great together.  You make a great team.  Your kiddos are blessed to be in your home and under your care.  Maybe one day they will wear khaki's and polos too!
God's best over the delivery of your precious baby boy.

Love, Lindsay

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music by : Johnny Bregar

Celia: maternity

More of this gorgeous mommy in just a little bit...

Kayse: maternity

Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting up with Kayse & Jon.  They are weeks away from holding their first born.  Jon is in the Marines working towards becoming a chaplain for the military and Kayse is a teacher.  They are an adorable couple.  They were in their first year of marriage when they found out Emily Ann was on the way.  Their photo shoot was filled with newlywed bliss and baby anticipation.  I loved the feel of the whole afternoon.  They are fun-loving, easy going, and so in love.  Kayse it was my pleasure getting to meet you and take photos of your family of two, almost three.  You will make the most precious mom.  Your home is full of a God given peace and kindness...Emily Ann will thrive under your care.

God is so good in making you her mommy.

Congratulations Jon & Kayse.  

May God's presence fill the room as dear Emily Ann makes her way into the world.  And I pray that you will experience anew the deep love your Abba has over you, his children,
as you hold and love your own for the first time.
Sweet, sweet joy.

See you soon.  

Love, Lindsay

Maternity: Katie

Katie is so adorable! She is due to have her first baby this fall. We go back to the high school days-she was a student and I was a teacher. I love seeing my old former Minutemen and how God is alive & active in their lives today.

She and her husband just moved to Georgia in the spring and
this cute California girl is already picking up the slightest southern drawl.
I had the greatest time with you Katie, and it was a pleasure spending the afternoon with you. You are absolutely gorgeous!

I can't wait to hear your final name for your precious little boy!!

Maternity: Andrea & Charlotte

Meet the tummy of my sweet friend Andrea &
her even sweeter little girl & big-sister-to-be, Charlotte.
Andrea is due with her 4th child any day now &
this is the first time she has had maternity pictures done.
Andrea, you are gorgeous!

Maternity: Monique & Robert

This family of 3 will soon become a family of 4!! Monique and Robert are mommy & daddy to 20 month old, Audrey. Coming soon is their precious baby boy! Monique is absolutely gorgeous and has piercing eyes. It was fun to see them through my camera lens-they popped!
Thank you Monique & Robert for inviting me to capture your family on camera!

Jes & Andy

I have the most fabulous friend, Dena.

Come to find out she has a fabulous daughter in-law and son and they are going to have a baby. Jes & Andy are due to have their first baby in June
and this little man has the genes to be quite the little looker.
We had an awesome time together and Jes was game for all kinds of my fun ideas.

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Andy was put on car patrol and we snuck this picture in at the very end. Jes was up & down a few times, but finally I got the shot I wanted from up on my tippy toes.

I love how the sunlight hits her here.

Jes & Andy you rock!!
You are going to be a great mommy & daddy to your little man. You both ooze fun & are so kind. Your baby is one blessed boy....
and he's going to be welcomed into this world by a very special family.
May God's hands be upon all 3 of you.

Maternity: Jes & Andy

More of this pretty momma-to-be very soon!