My new friend Stephanie has the sweetest heart. The kind like those in Liberty Mutual commercials, which never cease to floor me. Stephanie contacted me back in December, wanting to schedule a surprise session for another family with a new baby. We set a date, and Steph chose to pay in installments. But she didn’t just pay in checks and bills. She paid in letters. Typed letters with penned signatures. Genuine, encouraging snail mail that made my day on multiple occasions. She thanked me in advance for helping her gift this shoot to her dear friends.. But the thanks belonged to her. It wasn’t a holiday. It wasn’t anyone in the family’s birthday. It wasn’t for any special reason other than wanting to bless her friends. So thank YOU, Stephanie. For having such a selfless and transparent heart.
Introducing! DareRick, Amanda and baby Blake, a family SO full of affection for each other, which makes my job PIE. I was so grateful to be included in this gift-giving and on the sidelines as we had fun in the park!! Is he not PERFECT?!
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He’s SUCH a happy boy. :)
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I feel an addiction to adorable stuffed animals coming on. Someday, when we have kids.. (Kinda want this tiger now, though.) :)
There’s something about the composition of this shot that I really enjoy.
Ahh, you guys are too precious!!
I’ve seriously looked at this picture about a million times. New favorite!
Hahah, I think I tired little Blakey out. :)
Until…
LOVE this one. Can’t you just sense an adventure coming on?
If I were Blake, all you’d have to do to stop my crying is clap. Oh, the simple life.. :) I love babies!
Of course we had to get some shots of mom and dad! I love it when my couples are SO visibly in love.
So happy with this next series.
Amanda, I don’t think anybody could resist instantly loving you!
If your screen is big enough, take a look at how these next two images flow into each other. Didn’t even realize it until now. :)
And meet Stephanie and her husband Ryan!! Just HAD to get a few of these two.
Aren’t these colors yummy??
Friends and a sleeping baby. Nothing more beautiful.
Happy Thursday!!
Breanna - OMG love that story… what a great friend!!! Love the pictures.. yet again they are beautiful!!!!
Betty - Ryan is my son and Stephanie my daughter-in-law. They do have hearts of gold. What tremendous photos! You have captured the essence of everyone! Wonderfully done.
Stephanie Pillsbury - This was Ryan’s idea:) Thank you Alyse! They’re absolutely beautiful but then again I never doubted you!
Stephanie Pillsbury - well Ryan’s idea too:)
Noël - Blake is soooo adorable!!!!!!!!
DareRick and Amanda - Thank you so much for the amazing pictures! You made it unforgettable. We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends. Their gift will last a lifetime.
Diana Petrillo - Awesome, awesome, awesome! What more can I say?! I wanna be you when I grow up! Have always loved photography (I learned the old-fashioned dark room way), and am excited about a one-day class I’m taking in the next few weeks. Congrats, by the way on your exciting move to Houston–whoo, whoo!
Alyse - @Diana – You are too sweet!! Your photo class sounds so fun! Do tell me about how that goes! :)
@DareRick and Amanda – It was my honor!