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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Baby Claire ·OKC Studio Newborn·

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Happy Monday, friends! It's a good day to have a good day, so let's start things the right way-- by doting over newborn babies. And maybe some ice cream? That's just how we do things around here. 

 I first started working with Karena and Rychy a few years ago, before they became parents. I captured their Christmas card photos around the Chesapeake lights when it was just them and their fur baby Cesar. It wasn't long after that I was capturing Cooper's first year, and now I'm beyond excited to be capturing baby Claire's first year.

Big brother Coop did great for the photos! One big perk of the Plaza studio is that there are LOTS of yummy spots within walking distance, so siblings can cool off with a cone while we take the individual newborn portraits. (When all else fails, we've got Netflix.) I particularly love the portraits of Karena and Claire, because there's really nothing more beautiful than a mother loving on her brand new baby.

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Baby Gia ·Documentary Newborn Photography·

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Something I love about what I do is I get to watch people's stories unfold. I get to capture the most exciting times of people's lives and then see what happens next. Talk about the best job ever.

 I photographed Brooke and Beau's wedding in 2014, and I can honestly say they are two of the sweetest, most down-to-earth people I've ever met. It's no surprise that baby Gia inherited those genes. Once I swaddled her, she fell right asleep and didn't wake up until the very end of the session! Talk about a dream. 

Everybody knows I'm a sucker for a good rug, and Gia's nursery did not disappoint! I really love all of the photos of Gia on the different patterns and textures from her nursery. The photos have such personality and uniqueness--I love that. Her big brother Isaak made an appearance for a few of the photos, but hanging out with friends is WAY cooler than newborn photos at that age, so we let him off the hook pretty early.

Basketball is pretty much life for the Gerber family, so I made sure to bring my Thunder Up headband from local makers Love Well Handmade for a few photos. It looked absolutely darling on Miss Gia Ryan, but that's nothing short of a surprise! 

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