babies

Lifestyle Newborn Session with Baby Rhoades

When I first started the portrait part of my photography business, I knew I wanted to establish deep and long-lasting relationships with clients. I dreamed of shooting a wedding for a couple, then documenting their life together through maternity, newborn, and family portrait sessions in the years to come. Well, the Lilly family is exhibit A that dreams really do come true! Tom and Lucy are one of two couples who hired me as a wedding photographer when I was a total newbie, and I am so grateful for how far we have all come since! I am glad I got to shoot their lovely wedding, but even gladder that the Lillys have become some of my dearest friends! Lucy and Tom actually broke the news that they were expecting a baby at the same time they told us they were moving to Tennessee--I was so happy and so sad all in one moment! We have missed having them here in Ocean Springs, so it was a special privilege to visit their new home to meet sweet baby Rhoades and photograph this precious new family of three!

baby boy wreath, ultrasound photos - detail shots from newborn lifestyle session

I was so excited to meet this little guy!

newborn baby boy portraits

Snuggles on the bed are always a must.

lifestyle newborn photography - family snuggled on bed with baby boy

I've been envisioning this nursery ever since the planning for Lucy's Ocean Springs baby shower, but it was even more impressive than I imagined!  So many colorful Noah's Ark details--can you spot the guest book print from the shower? And Rhoades fit right in with his perfectly coordinated jungle animal pajamas.

Noah's Ark / Jungle Theme Baby Boy Nursery Decor

Mommy and Daddy shared so many sweet moments with this little one during our session. It was such a joy to observe all this love through my lens!

lifestyle newborn photography - in home session with baby boy

Pepper wanted to get in on the action, too! She's still getting used to this new family member, but I bet they'll be the best of friends in no time!

parents with baby boy and puppy - lifestyle family photos at home

Aunt Ann Marie and soon-to-be Uncle Carson arrived for a weekend visit during our session, too! Rhoades was surrounded by adoring fans!

sisters and brothers-in-law with newborn son / nephew

My heart may just burst with joy for my sweet friends. 

rustic outdoor newborn photos with rocking chair, fence in backyard

Congratulations, Lillys! And as we sang at your wedding, to God be the glory!