Chicago Family Photographers | Newborn Lifestyle Photography - Jordan & Clarence
It’s been such a privilege to capture this beautiful family over these past years! From Clarence & Jordan’s engagement session, to their wedding day, to maternity photos, to getting to capture their daughter; it’s been such an honor! But, there is nothing more surreal than getting to capture our couple’s very first infant session. I’m so thankful for getting to capture these milestones and watching these two wonderful souls become the most wonderful and loving parents.
It’s been such a privilege to capture this beautiful family over these past years! From Clarence & Jordan’s engagement session, to their wedding day, to maternity photos, to getting to capture their daughter; it’s been such an honor! But, there is nothing more surreal than getting to capture our couple’s very first infant session. I’m so thankful for getting to capture these milestones and watching these two wonderful souls become the most wonderful and loving parents.
Chicago Family Photographers | Newborn Lifestyle Photography - Charlie
Where to begin? This moment of getting to capture infant photos of our nephew Charlie with his wonderful parents was 7 years in the making. Almost exactly one year ago before these pictures were taken, my sister Kate spoke boldy at the dinner table around New Years. She told us that THIS would be the year that she would have her baby and there wouldb’t be anything that could get in the way of that…
Where to begin? This moment of getting to capture infant photos of our nephew Charlie with his wonderful parents was 7 years in the making. Almost exactly one year ago before these pictures were taken, my sister Kate spoke boldy at the dinner table around New Years. She told us that THIS would be the year that she would have her baby and there wouldb’t be anything that could get in the way of that. They were visiting us in the Chicago Suburbs from their home in SoCal. They already had their paperwork to get started in their process of IVF and social work meetings to look into the process for adoption. It had a been a long 7 years of waiting, grieving the miscarriage of their first baby 7 years prior, and asking God when. …Fast forward one month after Kate said those words at the dinner table when we got a FaceTime with the greatest news ever. We were all elated. Kate & Stu were finally granted their hearts desires. But, even after the news of pregnancy, there was still a battle to fight. If you’ve never experienced Hyperemesis, there really are no words to describe what it feels like. Our momma had it intensely with both of us. She had to have in-home care and was told multiple times that the outcome might not be what she was hoping. It can be genetic and it happened to be passed down to both of us. Mine was never even a fraction of what my mom and sister walked through though. So, just knowing the tiny bits / moments of the extreme nausea (imagine just taking a sip of water and having it all come up every single time, or the slightest movement as you lie in bed sending you into a fit of sickness.) The inability to eat or drink or move or stay awake is unlike anything that can be described. And out of those 9 months and 7 years of praying, battling, and asking, came the most perfect little boy I’ve ever gotten to hold this side of heaven. Charlie is nothing short of the delightul miracle rainbow baby they’ve been aching for. …we’ve all been aching for. We love you so much sweet Charlie Boy. You are perfection in every sense. And Kate & Stu are every bit and more of the parents they’ve ached to be.
Lake Geneva Wedding Photographers | Infant Lifestyle Photography - The Cassata Family
There is absolutely no honor bigger than get to capture our couples over the years as their families grow. It seems just like yesterday that I had the honor of capturing Allison and Frank’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. And now, we get to share their second infant session on the blog today!
There is absolutely no honor bigger than get to capture our couples over the years as their families grow. It seems just like yesterday that I had the honor of capturing Allison and Frank’s engagement session in downtown Chicago. And now, we get to share their second infant session on the blog today! It has been such a treat to capture these two with their brand new babies in their gorgeous home. (Talk about home decor inspiration. Their color scheme throughout their entire house is just off the charts to get to shoot in!
Frank and Allison were made to be parents. Their boys are so blessed and their love for each other is tangible. This session is a perfect example of why we love capturing infants and families in a more “lifestyle” setting. Frank and Allison’s home is truly an extension of their family. Every room speaks to who they are. We truly feel that our families’ homes bring completeness to capturing this newborn phase. It’s where all the sleepless nights, cuddles, bath times, happy tears, first smiles, exhausted tears, and joy happen! Your homes and the walls where you bring your babies home are sacred. Thank you Allison & Frank, for the joy of getting to capture your beautiful family again! The honor doesn’t get lost on us.
