Sneak Peek: Waiting for Baby | Cypress, TX Maternity Photographer

This lovely family will soon be adding another member! I had the pleasure of photographing them in anticipation of their second child, a sweet baby boy who will be arriving any day. Thank you to the H family! It was wonderful meeting you and I can't wait to meet your newest addition in a few weeks!

Johnny Appleseed | Houston Texas Child Portrait Photographer

Or should I say Jake-y Appleseed! My own little one year old, Jake, and I had a fun apple filled session yesterday. He loved the apples!

Tiny Dancer | Houston Texas Child Portrait Photographer

This little beauty is my friend's daughter who is turning 4. I got to take a few pictures of her to mark the occassion. She was practicing her ballet moves for me! Happy Early Birthday to Miss P!

Sneak Peek | Sweet Baby | Katy Texas Newborn Photographer

This tiny little doll was only 5 lbs. and so beautiful! I had the pleasure of photographing her mother a few weeks ago when she was still pregnant. So I was happy to meet and photograph Baby N too! She was so calm and sweet. Congratulations to N and F on your new bundle of joy! I enjoyed getting to hold little N! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Terrific Two Year Old | Cypress Texas Child Portrait Photographer

Here is a few more I wanted to share from Mr. A's session a few weeks ago. His family was so fun to work with and he was as cute as could be!

Yummy! One Year Old Cake Smash | Houston Texas Child Photographer

This is my own son, Jake. He turned one in January and I'm just now finishing his birthday pictures. He really liked his cake smash and I am so glad we have these pictures to look back on. I love his cute rolls too! He's just too cute! Happy Birthday, Jake!

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation | Infant Remembrance Charity Photography | Houston Texas

I am honored to be a volunteer photographer for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation.

Pregnancy and birth are miraculous journeys. This amazing time of life is full of mystery, anticipation, joy, hope, and wonder. Feeling the powerful energy of birth and new life, watching as a new family is born unto each other. These things humble and amaze. These are the things that we celebrate when a baby is born.

But there is another aspect of pregnancy and birth. There is an unexpected place in this journey where some families may find themselves. When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down. There is confusion, sadness, fear, and uncertainty that cannot be explained. There is sorrow where there should have been joy. During this time, it might be impossible for families to know what they might need in order to heal in the future.

This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart. For families overcome by grief and pain, the idea of photographing their baby may not immediately occur to them. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives. The NILMDTS mission statement is to introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with the gift of professional portraiture. We believe these images serve as an important step in the family's healing process by honoring their child's legacy.
The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS) administers a network of more than 7,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and 25 countries. At a family's request, a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session. The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD that can be used to print portraits of their cherished baby.

For more information, visit http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ .

Littlest Heroes Project | Giving Back | Houston Texas Portrait Photographer

I want to introduce you to a fantastic organization that I am pleased to be a volunteer for...

Sneak Peek | Fun to be One! | Houston Child Portrait Photographer

This little cutie is my friend's little boy, Mr. E. He turned one recently and I got to take his pictures this time. He is the sweetest little thing and so photogenic! Here are a few from his session:

More Blooming Belly Pictures | Katy Texas Maternity Portrait Photographer

I just wanted to share some more of this glowing mama to be! I can't wait to meet her little one!

Sneak Peek | Terrific Two Year Old | Cypress Texas Child Photographer

This little guy was all boy and so playful and sweet! Mr. "A" had just turned 2 and was a great little model. He gave me a workout but we got some great shots! Enjoy your sneak peek, D family!