It’s been a strange season of life for a lot of people, but when I think about handling the unexpected, those who are pregnant and giving birth right now always come to my mind. Of course, this is probably because my little sister Megan is expecting a baby boy at the end of August, and this pregnancy has come with far more ups and downs than is usual to say the least! She and Josiah, her husband of just over two years, have handled the changes with grace and hope. They have been understandably disappointed in some areas without denying their feelings, and yet their faith in God and their unity in marriage has never been more evident, either.
Historic Polegreen Church Maternity Pictures | Josiah + Megan
Oak Grove Lake Park Maternity Pictures | Chesapeake Photographer | Sam + Lacey
Sam and Lacey got married less than 3 years ago, and it was an absolute honor to photograph their elopement at the Virginia Beach courthouse. Meeting them again with a little girl due in less than a month was such a joy - and so surreal! A lot of my brides have started to grow their families within the last year, which makes me feel extremely proud (and a little old, if we’re being honest).
Marriage has been so good to Sam and Lacey. They are settled into their home and have wanted a child of their own for a long time. Yet they are still the same relaxed, fun-loving couple they were just a few years ago when they said I do. Their relationship today is clearly so much stronger than it was on their wedding day, and I know it will continue to grow by leaps and bounds…
Newport News Maternity Session | Brandon + Chelsea
When it rains it pours and in our family's case, when one baby comes then a whole lot more come with it! Willow is lucky enough to have a cousin born both 5 and 10 days after she was, with another one due just a few months later! Nathan was a groomsman in Brandon and Chelsea's wedding just a few years ago, so seeing them as expectant parents brings the whole story full circle in a beautiful way.
The thing I love most about Brandon and Chelsea is seeing clearly their love for each other during this season. I have learned how important teamwork is when raising a child, especially through the difficult nights in the first few months, and these two are already each other's biggest support...