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Valerie — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:16:42 +0000

This was the third event I had the honor of photographing for Jami in the past couple of months. It’s been such a pleasure to meet and get to know Jami and Mike and their families. I feel like they are long lost friends. Previously I shot Jami’s maternity photos, her baby shower and this time it was their special surprise wedding.

Jami and Mike had dated for several years and finally took a double plunge…getting married and having a baby! This would be Mike’s 3rd child but Jami’s first. Before the very small and intimate wedding ceremony at their home, we did a few casual shots of Jami, Mike and the kids along with the 9-month belly. It was a quick 10 minutes but we got a lot of special shots in the short amount of time. Then was the ceremony…one planned by Jami and Mike, but one that no one knew about but them (and me….hehe). Invited were Mike’s parents, Jami’s mom and Jami’s best friend, and of course Mike’s two children. It was so sweet and special and intimate. It was an incredible honor to have been a part of it. Thank you, both, so very much for inviting me to be a part of these momentous occasions in your lives. I can tell how in love with each other you are. You were created to be together. Thank you for showing the world what love is

And here are some shots from the day…including Gracie, their goose, who is also a part of the family. She wears a diaper even! She was a sweet little lady and I’m glad I had that honor as well!

{ Jami – maternity | Decatur Illinois maternity photographer – Illinois maternity photographer }

Valerie — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:01:40 +0000

I have met the most amazing woman named Jami who I immediately became friends with. My first session with her (from my Pickles and Pacifiers package) was with a big ol’ budha belly…she looked so so cute! And how proud she is of that adorable belly and the baby (her first) inside. She’s so ready to become a momma…you can just tell she’s going to be the best mother ever…already nurturing her little man, not to mention spoiling him rotten! He’s going to be the most-loved little guy. I can’t wait for her to meet Logan. You bond with them and love them when they’re in your belly and never dream that your bond and love can expand any greater. But it does. I cannot wait for Jami and her husband to begin this new life; what a wonderful road they have ahead of them.

Jami arrived to my studio with a suitcase of clothes and items to use in the session. I LOVED it! I love when a client is excited for their session!!! We had a BLAST spending 2 hours together coming up with exciting, fun, and a little tiny bit x-rated shots, hehe I love when my maternity clients aren’t modest…makes for the most creative, fun sessions! Thank you, Jami, for choosing me to do your photography. I’m so looking forward to this birth experience with you and the baby sessions ahead. It’s such an honor for me to watch a child grow and photograph those milestones. I’m forever grateful.

p.s. I had Jami’s permission to put these on my blog. Thank you, Jami!

Beth, Rodrigo and Daniel ~ Part II

Valerie — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:25:57 +0000

Beth, Rodrigo and Daniel ~ Part I

Valerie — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:36:34 +0000

This will be super quick on the writing . . . I am proofing (what seems like) zillions of pictures right now (I now see how an assistant would come in very useful!) and so I have very very limited time. But here are some faves from a recent maternity session. Oh how I ADORE maternity. I have said it before and I will say it again, there is NOTHING more beautiful to me than the pregnant belly and how a woman glows during pregnancy. And with this spectacular family, I couldn’t have had any better results with the photos. Beth, Rod, and Daniel . . . all so absolutely beautiful . . . :c) Big huge thanks go out to each one of you!! Love you!