Celebrating Pregancy | Maternity Photographer, Leland, NC

I hooked up with Bethany and Chris over the weekend for a maternity session. Bethany is due in June with her very first baby! I'm not going to tell if it's a boy or a girl - you'll have to keep up with the blog to watch their newborn debut!
Nothing like taking a break for a nice foot rub! What a great husband!

By looking at these two - you can just tell they are going to make a beautiful baby!
Ok, first of all - isn't Bethany just beautiful! Really - stunning! Second - for those that know where we live - this was taken in Leland! Didn't know we had beaches in Leland did you?
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And one on the way makes 4 | Maternity Photography, Wilmington, NC

Maternity session that include big brother or sister often turn in to the best family sessions and this beautiful family was no exception! Those who know me know that I love to capture the connections between people - and I'm so excited to share the amazing connection this family has. Big brother "E" was so much fun - I could have followed him around all day! Just look at the way he's looking at his mom. Pure love!

He was helping test out the light - such an infectious smile/laugh - I had to share!

Such a beautiful family

This whole session was sweet moment after sweet moment!

I was playing around with their shadows - and I love how big brother "E" came right in the middle!

Celebrating Walker | Newborn Photographer, Leland, NC

Ahhhhh - a baby that slept, and slept, and slept! Meet Walker - just 1 week old. He was so sweet, and didn't seem to mind me moving him again, and again, and again!

Safe in Daddy's arms - can you say, "Knocked Out"

I love newborn smiles. Just love them.

Don't let Big Brother Evan's expression be misleading. He LOVED holding his baby brother. Once I got a couple shots, I asked him if he was done, and he said, "No, let's do more." I could eat them up!

Might just be one of my favorite newborn images of all time. Sigh.

Emily and Doug - you make some beautiful boys! Congrats!

Celebrating Ryan | Newborn Photographer, Wilmington, NC

Whoever said newborns sleep all the time, never met Ryan! This sweet baby was awake the entire 3 hrs. Do you know when he faded off to sleep? When I was packing up my stuff and heading out the door - and of course by then - all my light was gone. He was pretty content anyway - and still let me play!

This was a cradle that grandpa made for Maddie for her dolls. When I saw it - I had to see if Ryan fit! I love big brother and sister's expressions here. He won't fit for long!

This was right before I left - doesn't look sleepy yet, does he! Thanks for looking - and don't forget to tell Ivy and Alex what beautiful children they have!

Celebrating Braden | Newborn Photographer in Wilmington, NC

Only 8 days old and full of sweetness! So content - a pure joy!

I love the feet here!

Doesn't he look peaceful? It's hard work being a newborn. I love baby yawns.

Proud big brother and sister look after him.

This sweet boy had the craziest hair I've ever seen - and I love seeing it in this picture. Sweet, sweet, sweet!

Thanks Becky and Jason for letting me celebrate this beautiful baby boy with you. You are so blessed.

Celebrating Milestones - Noah is 4 months old! | Baby photographer, Wilmington, NC

You met Noah and his family when he was warm in Tre`s belly and again when he was just a few days old. http://danajacksonphotography.blogspot.com/2008/10/noah-is-here.html
Now, Noah is 4 months old. He is such a happy baby, loved to give smiles (though was a bit stingy with them when the camera was out!). I had so much fun seeing him play with Tigger, eat my blankets, try really hard to eat his toes, and try with all his might to sit up - hello - he's only 4 months old!

I just love, love his big eyes in this shot!
Could he be any more perfect? Pure sweetness!
I wasn't even going to try for any sleeping pictures this go around - but he was tuckered out - so of course I had to play!
Look at those blue eyes! I love the little smile here!
He has this little man's jacket on - but the part I love the most in this picture are his sweet little hands!
There's nothing like a Mother's Love - and you can see it here!
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Blue-eyed 1-yr old | Child photographer, Wilmington, NC

Let me introduce 1-yr old Little J. He has such a contagious smile and was so happy the entire time. We started out playing in his room.

And then moved into the living room for a while. They have this beautiful window seat in the dining room which made for a perfect spot!

And then we ventured outside. In hindsight, I think we could have done the whole session outside! As soon as we went out there - it started raining! We took cover under the trees and he couldn't have been any happier! Look at those eyes! Mom, this sweater is PERFECT for him.
I love the smirk here. I also love the almost translucent eye lashes. Melts my heart!
Can you say, "Sneaky" I love capturing expressions! What a cutie!
This was such a fun session! And guess what? There's going to be more from this family. Look forward to seeing some sneak peeks from a family session at the beach real soon!

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