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Ulvestad Family – [St. Louis Maternity & Newborn Photographers]
Posted on October 22, 2009
We met up with this sweet family at the end of our whirlwind of sessions weekend for their mini-maternity session! I think cute little Rowan stole the show for certain! She’s going to make such a great big sister!
And as a funny (or not-so-funny) end to our shooting day, Jodie and I hopped in the car exhausted and ready to get home when we heard “click-click-click” when I tried to start the car! Somehow, the battery died! I think we had manic fits of laughter. Just had to at that point! (see previous posts of Jodie only getting 3 hours of sleep the night prior and having sick kids and hubby at home)
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maggie + rob [St. Louis Maternity Photographers]
Posted on October 12, 2009
How in the world do I follow Chris’ Jodified Journey posts?! A little birdie told me he actually has TWO more installments left! Such an over-achiever, that Chris Allen. I’ll just take the opportunity to remind Jodie again (and every chance I get!) that she is now in her THIRTIES! She’s joined the old ladies ranks… and while I still have a wee bit of time left in MY thirties, I’m glad she’s finally joined us. Ahem.
On Jodie’s thirty-hood eve, we met up with this fun couple + pups, who are soon to welcome a new baby! And I promise, despite how it may seem, our clients are not all professional models! We get some of the best looking clients! I know there may be a few people anxiously waiting for this sneak peek! Hope you enjoy!
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more laughter than tears [St. Louis NILMDTS maternity photographers]
Posted on October 5, 2009
That’s what she told us at the end of this maternity/family session… “I want her to hear more laughter than tears.”
This amazing family contacted us to document their pregnancy and birth soon after receiving the most devastating news expecting parents can hear, they will not be bringing their baby home. Baby Grace has a condition called Potter’s Syndrome, or the absence of kidneys. Without kidneys to produce amniotic fluid, their lungs cannot develop properly. So with an amazing amount of faith and courage, they feel blessed to be able to carry this child for as long as possible, and know this little baby has a purpose and has already touched many lives. They wanted us to share this story, their story with you, our blog readers, so you also can be touched by Baby Grace. Pray for them. Tell others to pray for them. Pray they get to have time with their baby. Pray for a miracle. Pray for their strength. When I say they are the sweetest, kindest, most gentle family, it is a total understatement! They exude so much peace, and I’m just not sure I could stay so strong! Jodie and I feel so humbled and honored to be let into their lives, to be touched by them and Baby Grace. And Big Brother was the best 2 year old I’ve ever met! With the most amazing eyes and smile! Leave them comments here. Visit their CaringBridge site and send them your love.
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big weekend wrap-up – [Saint Louis Child & Family Photographers]
Posted on September 28, 2009
Jodie just blogged our fun Sunday session, so I’ll do one big recap full of peeks for the rest of our weekend sessions.
First up is from Friday. My Abby turned 15 and since she & her friends had Friday off school, we did a quick urban shoot before they came to our house for a slumber party… of which there was not much slumber! How in the world she is 15 is beyond me… how in the world she LOOKS 15 is even MORE beyond me. Beautiful inside & out!
Then Jodie & I both had family sessions previously scheduled on Saturday, so we decided to do them alone… only hers got rained out! I was very worried about mine, but we had a nice & beautiful clearing to get it in. Another great & fun family! Mom & Dad were celebrating FORTY-FIVE years of marriage! Amazing and fabulous! And they brought their kids and grandkids. Their daughter also happens to be “the teacher” for Abby. You know, “the teacher” that made such a difference in your life that you’ll always remember? Yep, that’d be her! And her own girls are in class with 2 of mine, her youngest & Gracie are BFFs! So, yeah, totally special family to us! And I’m totally just teasing them with only 2 images right now!
Then Sunday morning, we met up with another special family! You may just recognize them! I’ve met Abbie, Jodie’s sister before, but it was so fun to meet Chris & Sam too! Sam is just a fun ball of energy and talks up a STORM! This session will definitely be revisited since there *may* just be a video to go along with it!
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The Dunn Family [St. Louis Newborn & Maternity Photographers]
Posted on September 28, 2009
There are a lot of great families out there. Truly. And a lot of good parents. And a ton of great kids. But the Dunn family are at the top of my list for all of those. Their daughter, Alison, is one of the most well-behaved and sweetest little girls you’ve ever met. Jen is a pediatrician and never minds a late night frantic call. Eric is one of the best teachers at Webster Groves High School where both the kids and faculty respect him. They are just all-around great people and I am blessed to call them friends as we go to church together. Chris and Eric also teach together. Anyway, they are so amazing and are now about to welcome their second little girl into the world!
Could she have a cuter basketball belly?
Thanks Dunn family for being flexible on locations last night! We hope you love your photos!
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In case you missed it, our site was down for almost two days last week which meant NOTHING could get done as far as gallery uploads, some emails, blogging, etc. It was a nightmare. But at the same time kind of a welcome break since my sister and her family were in town and we had FIVE sessions this weekend. Well, one got rained out but FOUR in three days is still a lot if you ask me! Kim will be back later to blog some more weekend sneak peeks!
And if you sent an email but haven’t heard back, b/c our site was down we might have missed you so try again please!
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TODAY: It’s not even 8am and we’ve colored, played Memory, dusted the living room, hung some prints and started laundry. Gray is sleeping in b/c he had a party in his crib last night. Maybe PARTY is too nice of a word to describe the INCESSANT SCREAMING that happened in his crib last night. Oh how we LOVE molars! As soon as the little man wakes up he and Parker are headed to the sitter’s house, Bailey has preschool and my to do list will be checked off with a vengence if I have anything to say about it! A big fat Mnt Dew will help in that quest I’m sure. And maybe a shower. We’ll see if I’m that lucky! An afternoon session, picking up the kids and dinner will round out this day. With maybe a trip to the consignment shop thrown in for good measure. I have a lot of baby stuff I’m getting rid of.
Which you know will mean I’ll end up pregnant again! HA! Just kidding mom!
Enjoy it! It’s FALL and it’s GORGEOUS and it’s TODAY! Live it!
(until I make my own signature) Jodie
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a few more of baby “olivia” {St. Louis Maternity Photographers}
Posted on September 20, 2009
and when we say “a few more”…. we really mean a whole boatload more! The most fun session with the most adorable and fun couple!
Definitely working your inner Tyra here! LOVE!
I can still hear all our manic giggles. Michael, you are such a HUGE sport!
So fun to find such randomly appropriate graffiti! So fun to find a client that will quickly say “OKAY!” to laying down next to it!
Psst… Bethany, this is *totally* smiling with your eyes! ::swoon::
No promises that we WON’T come back and post more. Or something even MORE amazing and fun from this session!
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glowing momma-to-be S – [St. Louis Maternity Photography]
Posted on August 18, 2009
Daddy-to-be E was glowing too (even if we used him as a prop mostly… :::snicker:::), and had us in stitches the whole time! I’m pretty sure they almost had to kick us out as we were hogging their Friday evening brainstorming ideas for when their sweet baby A arrives! Can’t wait to hear of her arrival, S&E… it was so fun to meet you!
Isn’t she *GORGEOUS*?!?!
Love love love that Jodie & I both captured this moment at the same time from different angles!
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