Two at the Zoo ·OKC Lifestyle Photographer·

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There's hardly anything more fun than watching a two year old at the zoo. The excited eyes when they see the real life animals they've been pointing to in books--never gets old.

Cooper had a blast celebrating his second birthday last year. Can you believe that?? Last year?! Now he's a big strong 3 year old! You might remember Rychy and Karena from this blog post from a while back, all about their brand new baby Claire. Well they announced that Karena was pregnant with Claire at this session! Then we all blinked and Claire was born and now she's growing like a weed and AHHH, life is crazy.

I loved being there to capture sweet moments like Cooper riding on the train. Having a three-year-old of my own, I know that the train obsession is real. But seriously, Cooper's 'choo-choo' sounds could melt any heart within a 5 mile radius, so consider yourself warned. 

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Tanja + Rickey ·Myriad Gardens Maternity Session·

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It's a good Monday to have a good Monday, right friends? Today I get to share with you a beautiful maternity session, and I'm not playing around when I say beautiful. Tanja and Rickey couldn't have picked a better spot for their session-- the Crystal Bridge at Myriad Gardens. The color is just breathtaking, not to mention the stunning momma-to-be!

One of my favorite moments from the session was when Tanja, Rickey, and I bonded over Bernie Sanders, because #bernieforever. She also made the flower crown she's wearing in her session, and I think it was the perfect compliment to all the wonderful nature around them. I mean, who doesn't love a good flower crown?

Tanja is originally from Austria, so shortly after their session they flew to Austria so she could deliver there and spend time with family during those fresh newborn times. We all know how important it is to have support with a new baby around-- for sanity reasons on our part and for baby cuddles on their part. It's a win-win for sure! 

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Kim, Ian, + Daisy ·Lake Hefner Maternity Session·

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It's Friday, and you know what that means! We're just days away from the finale of Big Little Lies. (That's what you were expecting me to say, right?) I know I'm not the only one who's on pins and needles waiting for all.the.answers. Who's with me? If you have any amazing theories as to what happens, leave them in the comments! I'm SO sucked in and it's definitely got me stumped!

The literature nerd in me wants to rewatch the show, just to pay closer attention to the scenes with the ocean. There's definitely some symbolism going on there, right? Or maybe I'm just overthinking it because we've got a SERIOUS Moana phase happening in our house. Either way, I love the ocean and have serious dreams of living near it some day. I guess that's why I like spending time at Lake Hefner so much...because sometimes you just take what you can get!

When Kim said she wanted to take her maternity photos at the lake AND they were bringing their fluffy pup along, I was so game. The weather was perfect, the sun was beautiful, and Kim and Ian made photo magic. I love these photos so much, I immediately ordered a sample for the studio with them. Hop on over to my Instagram @courtneydespainphoto to see it!

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