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Baby E • Model Session
Baby E • Model Session

Baby E's momma, Gabriella, reached out to me on social media when I was doing a model call this past February. Her enthusiasm was contagious!

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How to Prepare for your Newborn Session
How to Prepare for your Newborn Session

Preparing for your newborn session is so important. I can't stress enough to share all the details with your photographer as far in advance as possible. This is why booking early in your pregnancy is vital, once baby is here you won't be thinking about sweet details, you'll be logging missed hours of sleep and snuggling a brand new tiny human.

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Our Story: Part 5 of 5
Our Story: Part 5 of 5

Bringing Evelyn home, was so much scarier than bringing Savannah home. People treat you differently; as if you've hit a "pro" level of parenting and need less help. The reality is you need more help than ever, at least we did. Drew and I both struggled to get back into the "newborn stage" while also still living in the "toddler stage" with Savannah.

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Our Story: Part 4 of 5
Our Story: Part 4 of 5

>>With my first, I was in labor for 5 days and sent home from the hospital twice during those days. My water never broke, I worked all week and full on cleaned my entire house the day before I gave birth. These two events were nothing a like.<<

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