I love taking newborn pictures as they are often documenting the turning point in a couples lives and marriage. The mood is always peaceful, calm and reflective. There are always smiles, lots of cute baby whimpers and lots and lots of love.
This was no different with Candice and Andy. Candice and Andy are two very good friends of ours and I was there to capture Candice’s pregnancy and they were kind enough to invite me to document the first few weeks of their new family. Upon entering their house, everything was quiet and still. Candice had just fed Abishai in the newly added gliding chair in their family room and Andy whisked the baby off to the nursery to change his diaper. Just a few minutes after we started shooting, I was just amazed how Candice and Andy looked upon their little one with pure fascination, just marveling over the small child who will change their lives forever. Both of them are completely smitten over this beautiful baby boy.
I will admit that I’ve never cried during a photo session, let alone become teary-eyed, but I did that morning (sorry guys!). The resulting pictures of our shoot are filled with emotion and love, in the most tangible sense. It is blatantly clear already that Candice and Andy love this tiny baby unconditionally. May Abishai always understand that love from his earthly parents and his Heavenly Father and grow to love others in the same way. Andy, I hope that you will throw many-a-baseballs in your back yard with your first son. Candice, I hope that your son will seek a woman (when he’s grown) who possesses the same values and love that his mother unceasingly showed to him.
Candice and Andy, I cannot wait to watch this little guy grow over the next few years! He is such a sweet blessing and he couldn’t have been placed with better parents. Thanks for letting me share this special time with you! And don’t forget about your built-in-babysitters down the road 🙂
Abishai is starting to smile a little bit… he’s SO cute!
I couldn’t resist this one… doesn’t it just make your heart melt?? I love pouty baby lips.
Hello, Blue Eyes.
Candice and Andy are gorgeous, so naturally, Abishai is just a beautiful baby.
Butterfly kisses. I think I started crying at this point. Sorry Candice, haha!
Sweet moment between Mama and Baby.
Or maybe it was here. Dad and Baby are both in white T’s. I love the contrast of tiny little baby in the strong daddy’s arms.
Candice, you are just stunning and I hope I look like you only weeks after having a baby! Both Abishai and Candice have the biggest blue eyes! I tried to capture that here.
Not to be forgotten, here is Candice and Andy’s first baby, Lucky. Lola was elsewhere, but Lucky wanted to be in the action.
Ahh… and my absolute favorite shot EVER. This bible verse immediately jumped into my head: “Train your child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” –Proverbs 22:6
Thanks again Candice and Andy. May your years be filled with blessings from little Abishai.