You may recall my maternity session with Natalie back at the beginning of May. Well here is the next step in her story…Porter James was born at 1:00 am on Monday, May 27, 2013 at eight pounds ten ounces and 21.5 inches long. But more importantly he was beautiful.
This was my very first experience witnessing a birth – much less photographing one – and it was such a journey and blessing to be a part of it. I have never in my life seen someone so strong, determined, and proud. My weekend prior to this was filled with weddings, family sessions, and engagements. So this was a perfect finale to an already amazing weekend! It really brought to light my role as a photographer in my clients’ and friends’ lives. I truly started realizing the value to them and the blessing it is to me to capture their lives’ moments. I love my job, and I am so grateful for it!
Chris and Scott were such a blast to work with – easy going, loving, and so handsome! They won a session from me at a silent auction, and it took almost a year before we actually set something up. But I’m so glad we finally did! Denver has been crazy with snow this spring, but the day of their shoot we got lucky with some amazing weather. So we headed downtown for a fun, urban shoot!
Chris is also a great DJ if you’re ever looking for one! Check him out!
When I first met with Alyssa and Kyle, they weren’t engaged yet…and they were talking to me about wedding photography! I was caught a little off guard and proceeded cautiously. Who is this couple that starts planning a wedding and hasn’t had a proposal yet? I could feel some worry about it. But now I can tell you who they are…
“In all my other relationships, there was always a little doubt if it would work,” Alyssa told me grinning at Kyle, “but with Kyle it is different. I have no doubts about him.” It all made sense in that one sentence. My heart warmed, and it reminded me, love doesn’t need a proposal (although, Alyssa did end up getting an amazing and extremely thoughtful proposal). Too often people materialize love – including myself. They shallow it, and a proposal or a wedding becomes an end goal. If there is one thing I now believe even more and am reminded of from meeting Alyssa and Kyle, it’s that true love doesn’t need those things. It is a lifelong journey. Throughout my entire shoot with Alyssa and Kyle, they beamed, full of love, joy, and romance. Kyle was as sweet as ever, just in awe that he has the opportunity to marry this girl! And I could tell that what Alyssa had told me was without a doubt true.
After our initial dinner, Kyle did propose to Alyssa. We called it “the event.” And if receiving roses from friends and family throughout an entire work day with little poems attached to them, only to then lead you to a romantic picnic where your love waits for you, isn’t an amazing proposal, I don’t know what is! These two have inspired and once again showed me that true love exists!
