A rainbow of hope {brevard county maternity photographer}

I have known Nikki since elementary school. It is always neat to see how people from the past drift back into our lives. We lost touch after elementary for several reason, she did a home school stint and I went to West Shore for a year. So just life made us loose touch. Then we both ended up working for Suntrust Bank. She would meet her husband Jeff there too. Three years ago they were living in Dallas, TX and expecting their first child. They returned home for their shower and I had the privilege of capturing that time for them. They have since moved back to this area and Nikki gets to stay home with Greyson while Jeff is still in banking.

Their first pregnancy was a dream. They had no issues getting pregnant and no problems during pregnancy. It was picture perfect. Then they decided to add to their family. Only this time it would not be as easy as before. Nikki would be classified as having secondary infertility. This is when you are unable to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term after the birth or one or more children conceived without fertility treatments. This would become a very trying time for their family. Nikki ended up having two miscarriages, one of them being multiples.

Infertility is never easy for anyone, and is especially confusing when you don't have any answers as to why and when you've already had a perfect pregnancy before. They were hopeful and with doctors care they didn't give up. In a few weeks they will welcome their rainbow baby of hope into their arms. A rainbow baby is a baby that comes after a miscarry, still birth or infancy loss. The rainbow baby terms is the symbol of hope. After a storm a rainbow appears, so true after the storm of life, the baby is their rainbow of hope!

As Nikki and I began to plan her session we knew we wanted to do something to make it special. Being as this was a special pregnancy for them with so much excitement we incorporated the rainbow theme into their session. Nikki made the adorable headband and then we use some fun colored powder to throw in excitement. I love the way this entire session came out. I cannot wait to meet their sweet Layla and snuggle her. She is already one loved little girl!

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Meet sawyer {Brevard County Newborn Photographer}

A couple weeks ago I got to snuggle with sweet little Sawyer. He was such a dream to work with. I know I say this about all babies, but seriously aren't all babies a dream? It's why I honestly love my job because it is sooo rewarding to work with so many amazing clients, snuggle sweet babies and provide timeless memories.

Sawyer's mom had been following my page for a while when she booked her session. I always love to hear how people discover me and every once in awhile someone will just stumble upon my work.

Nicole and her husband are both teachers in Brevard County. So when the time came to pick a name for their baby they looked no further than classics. Sawyer Atticus! Such a strong classic name. I just loved it. So naturally we included some pics with the story of Tom Sawyer. How could we not?

Check out some highlights from his session.

***are you expecting or know someone who is. I would love to document this special time, please contact me to schedule your newborn session too***

Madison Grayce: A story of Hope {Brevard County Newborn Photographer}

This is one of the most touching sessions I have done to date. You may want to get some tissues before you sit down and read this.

Meet George and Megan. I met Megan at West Shore JR/SR High School in the 9th grade back in 2000....over 17 years ago. We had mutual friends and hung out a lot. I left the school the following year and she eventually moved to Japan since she was military. There she met George who was also a military family. They left Japan and landed back in Fl and their relationship blossomed and they wed. As many young couples, they dreamed of a family. They longed for it, but once they began to get serious they realized this dream was going to be a little harder for them.

Megan and George underwent the IVF process three times to try and conceive with no success. Those of you that have gone through this process know the struggle the faced here. Between the shots, the stress, the hormones, the financial strain and the glimmer of hope taken after each failed attempt, they never let go of their dream to have a family. As friends, I just saw a small glimmer of their struggle.

Since IVF did not work, they began to look for other alternatives for having a family. They looked into foster care and even adopting through foster care. Then they began to work with an agency to adopt. Last year they finished the last leg of the process. Again, like IVF, adopting is another process that takes a huge toll of you. But this past March they finally got a call. There was a mother expecting a child in Tampa and wanted to interview them. As Megan recalls it was the biggest interview of her life.

They were chosen and super excited to finally welcome a baby into their hearts and home. Their family was about to be complete. I will never forget when I read the message from Megan about newborn photos for their soon to be little girl. I was so excited for her. Having struggled to conceive myself, I knew the joy she must have felt to have her prayers answered. Their little girl was due in May.

Unfortunately due to some health risks the mother had, Madison Grayce came 9 weeks early. At 31 weeks 5 days Madison was delivered safely weighing a hefty 2lbs 11oz! A tiny miracle with a long road ahead. George and Megan finally had their little girl but they would still have to wait until Madison was healthy and strong to be released. They spend 29 days in NICU over in Tampa. Thankfully the Ronald Mcdonald house allowed them to stay there to avoid commuting. They were able to bond with their baby and watch her grow strong. Once she reached 4lbs she was able to go home.

When I went to their home, there were so many waves of emotion that filled their house. Happiness and joy just beamed from their faces as they looked at their sweet girl and held her. She was their ray of hope. She was their miracle. As Megan said: She is the answer to our 10 year wait...definitely work the wait! I couldn't agree more with that. I am so thankful to have been a part of this special time and to document sweet Madison. She is so precious and loved. It brings me so much joy knowing my work is providing them memories they will certainly cherish forever. This is a memory they will never forget. Congrats Megan and George, Madison is precious!!!

The size of her first diaper compared to an iphone6plus

I love documenting special moments in your life. Have something special coming up? Let's chat. I want to provide you with priceless memories.

Meet Baby Wyatt {Space Coast Newborn Photographer}

As many of you know I went full time with photography last year after Calvin was born. I left my banking job after 9 years to enjoy time with Calvin and focus on my business. It was the best decision ever. As part of the :focus on my business" efforts I wanted to partner with a local Dr. to get in front of ladies having babies that I may not reach from other advertising efforts. I called several offices and Dr. Wolk's office was awesome. They were so willing to work with me and let me put some materials in their waiting room. I offered one of their clients a free session since they were looking for some marketing materials for their website. So they choose Leslie and her family. Such a great choice. They were so nice to meet and modeled so well.

Baby Wyatt was welcomed into the world by his mom and dad and sweet sister Lily. Best big sister ever. She was so concerned if he cried or if he was ok with my poses. I love when little ones get excited. She wanted to pose with him so bad too! I love that even more when kids are interested in pictures. Makes my job so much easier.

I am so thankful for Leslie and her family partnering with us to make this happen. They were a great help. Check out how sweet they are: