Baby Lilliana ·Fresh 48·

Hello Dears!

One of the most exciting aspects about working with newborns is the unpredictability.  As desperately as we humans crave stability, newborns absolutely do not follow any sort of schedule...especially when it comes to their arrival!  We had been in contact with Charisa and Jeremy for a little while when Charisa emailed late one evening (thank goodness for smartphones!) and said that Lilliana had made her surprise debut that day...just a few days before her scheduled induction!

There is something that is just so special about Fresh 48 sessions.  The fuzzy just born hair, their bright pink skin and inquisitive eyes.  Everything is just so NEW.  One thing about Lilly that was not new was her hand sucking abilities.  She was constantly seen in her ultrasounds self soothing with her hands and fingers.  Charisa mentioned that thumb sucking ran in the family so it was no surprise that her first few hours of life were spent trying to locate that precious thumb.

While I was there, Lilly got a visit from her pediatrician and her footprints were recorded for her birth certificate. Lilly also received her first bath during the session and was not happy AT ALL about laying on her back.  Once her nurse flipped her over onto her tummy and supported her with her arm, she was as happy as a clam! 

Charisa and Jeremy are stationed here with the military and their families both live out of state.  They video chatted with both of their mothers during the session and I loved capturing the precious moment of Lilly's grandmothers seeing her for the very first time. 

I love Fresh 48 sessions because of all the "firsts" I get to capture, and this one was chock full of them. Stay tuned for Lilliana's lifestyle studio newborn session, coming soon!

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Moore Light, Moore Space

Hello dears!

Moore, Oklahoma has been “home” for as long as I can remember.  I received my education, made lifelong friends, and grew into the person I am today here.  The town has gone through so many changes over the last several years, as have I.  We both have withstood storms (literally and figuratively), scooped up our broken pieces, and rebuilt stronger than ever.  

I used to say that I wanted to live anywhere except Moore, but here I am in my thirties, digging my heels in even further. I’ve been looking for a larger studio space for a few while, and was beginning to think that this was just not the time for me to find the right space. So I gave up looking and decided to make my current space in the Plaza work. After all, it had a sweet charm and who wouldn’t want to work directly above The Mule? YUM.

But, as with a lot of things in life, I found what I was looking for the minute I stopped searching. And the best part? It’s FOUR MILES from my house. You guys, I can’t.

So, two days after seeing the listing online, I signed a lease. One week after that, I was fully moved in. The next day I had my first session in my new space. What can I say? When it’s right, it’s right.

My first visitors, baby Julian and big brother Phoenix were very comfortable and able to play and move around in all the open space!

The studio is in the heart of Old Town Moore. Just north of the space is my old junior high, and just west is the church where I spent most of my super angst-y teenage days. To the east is the train track where I took the first photo I ever developed in a darkroom. (PSA - Photographing on/around train tracks is incredibly dangerous and illegal, so just.don’t.do.it.)

One day, shortly after signing the lease, I was moving things into the studio with Jax when I noticed people gathering outside. Shortly after, the Moore High homecoming parade made it’s way down Broadway. It was slightly surreal watching my alma mater’s parade while standing outside my brand new studio with my kiddo. Y’all…to say that I never saw my life unfolding in this way is an understatement. There were many a naysayer along the way who told me that a career in photography was a pipe dream. But I knew, 15-20 years ago when I was haunting the street in a different life, that photography was in my bones. I just never thought one day it would bring me back to where it all started!

Okay, enough about me! Let’s talk about what you really want to know…what you can expect in this new space!

If you ever visited the Plaza studio, everything will look and feel very familiar.  I still have the same varieties of lifestyle and studio type settings but BIGGER and BRIGHTER!  The several windows provide the space with beautiful natural light and the larger space creates a more airy feel.  I now have a permanent newborn setup with a variety of wraps out on display to make styling the shoots quicker and easier. 

I also now have a separate Portrait Viewing room fully complete with a TV, mini fridge, and a sofa.  It’s perfect for nursing moms and even has door for those that desire privacy.  In fact, during my first newborn shoot last week dad was feeling very sleepy (because, newborns) and he was able to turn off the lights, crack the door, snuggle up on the couch with a pillow and a blanket and grab a quick nap!

If you are unfamiliar with this area of Moore let me tell you about it!  First of all, it is located conveniently right off of I-35 and parking is ALWAYS available in the front and the back!  Second, there are plenty of yummy places to eat from sweet treats at the Candy Castle to savory Italian at Two Olives...both within walking distance!  For older siblings who might have a hard time hanging out for an entire newborn session there is an awesome playground nearby as well as the Moore Public Library. Basically, we've got it all! Holler at us today if you'd like to schedule a time to visit and check out the new digs!

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Tanja + Rickey ·Myriad Gardens Maternity Session·

Hello Dears!

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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