Adoption | Growing The Chandler Family

I first met Shannon at this amazing little adoption mom support group in the area. Then through mutual friends she heard about my adoption photography special that I do and signed herself up for the next available slot. I knew the Chandlers were a larger family than what I was used to, but I absolutely loved every second hanging out with this bunch at Trinity Park in Fort Worth. Their boys are charming and their girls are precious (I mean look at that sister love going on!). I can't wait to see this family develop over the years! Here's to you Chandler crew! 

Adoption | Growing the Jones Family

The Jones are probably one of the most loving, caring, & joyous couples you could ever meet, and to top it all off they now have quite an adorable little boy. Nick & Sam decided that it was time to make their family of 2 grow by one more and started down the path of domestic adoption (domestic = US). Not long into their journey, they were selected and hurried through the whirlwind of paperwork, red tape, and mandatory government delays to reach the other side to their baby boy. This sometimes long process took these guys less than 5 months and now here they are. I love that I was welcomed to partake in a piece of their story with all of it's warmth and laughter. Here are a few of my favorites from the session that best tell of their first days as Mom & Dad!

Family | Levi's Christmas

This little guy came into the world earlier this year (see his awesome newborn modeling skills here) and has made everyone just fall head over heels for his shining smile. I've gotten to see him grow through a fun fall mini session and now here he is over Christmas as our own personal little Santa. We're a little behind on this one as he needed to grow into his outfit a bit, so Mom and I opted to wait til after all of the holiday hubbub. I completely enjoyed photographing Levi in more of a studio setting inside with the tree all lit up and (completely safe) silver ornament for him to play with. He was definitely aware of the set-up and knew how to work the camera. Here's just a few of my most loved ones from our little session. 

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