One thing that stands out about your relationship is that you two are very good friends.  May this new blessing not only deepen your love for one another, but draw you even closer in your friendship.

“WHAT!?!  You’re pregnant!?!”

Ok I’m going to stop talking to you guys and talk about you for a sec.  These two are both artistic and creative and love photography.  Nate has some amazing fine art work and captures life in motion so well through his lens.  Emily…well, she just belongs in a magazine.  Seriously, Nate (k, talking to you again) your wife is a hottie, preggo and all!

May this time be full of blessings, as you two share your hearts for your ministry in Czech, spend time with friends and family, and welcome your son into the world.

Love you both!
Erin xoxo

Christina, you make 9 months prego look good!!

Thanks for inviting me to capture your growing family!!  So excited to meet your newest princess in a few weeks!

Joyfully, Erin

Kelsey… it was so great watching your hubby make you smile and laugh.  Parenthood is going to be all the better for your ability to laugh together

Thanks for inviting me to capture your beautiful pregnancy J & K!!

Joyfully, Erin

cuteness abounds at their house…

I can only imagine the fun these three are going to have growing up together!

The reason I love photographing pregnancy is because it is beautiful and miraculous.  It seems common enough right?  Woman have babies everyday.  But if you think about the process of what is happening… it is anything but ordinary.  Every pregnancy.  Every new life.  It’s beautiful and amazing.

I think Dad is a little excited to have a little more testosterone balance in the home!

Thank you so much S family for inviting me to photograph your beautiful family once again!
Can’t wait to meet the newest addition next month!

Joyfully, Erin

Baby #3… another princess… will be arriving before long.

And she will have two big sisters to make sure she is plenty loved on…

High school sweet hearts and still got it

And head on over to Sonoran Waters to check out the amazing pools/landscapes that Cody’s company does!  Really awesome stuff!

And I HAD to include the next image because it’s so darn cute… it’s okay girls, I know when enough is enough with the picture snappin’

But hopefully you’ll be all ready to go again when your new little sis arrives… cuz my camera is a-waitin’!

Thanks again H Family!!

Joyfully, Erin

This first image is so classic Chelsea

This lovely lady was one of my girls back in my college/their high school days.  She was a burst of crazy silly fun and there was never a lack of laughing and shenanigans with our little group of gal pals when she was around.  Chels, I love seeing the woman you’ve become… still that fun girl, but also the beauty that years of growing in your faith adds.  You are a gorgeous momma to be!

Ben, you are Chelsea’s perfect match!  These photos prove it!

Chillin with your best friend and the little miracle in your belly… that’s some of the best stuff in life.

Another classic {C}…

Loved your urban, fun, crazy, sweet stylin Chelsea!  Baby boy is one blessed little man to have you as his momma!

Can’t wait to meet your blessing from above!

Joyfully, Erin xoxo

]]> http://www.emlifephoto.com/Blog/ben-chelsea-expecting-phoenix-maternity-photography/feed/ 4 http://www.emlifephoto.com/Blog/chris-brittney-expecting-phoenix-maternity-photography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chris-brittney-expecting-phoenix-maternity-photography http://www.emlifephoto.com/Blog/chris-brittney-expecting-phoenix-maternity-photography/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:16:03 +0000 admin http://www.emlifephoto.com/Blog/?p=1852 Mrs. Sherrell… I still can’t believe you are a Mrs., and even more, going to be a momma!

Remember THIS post from Claire’s maternity session… well, Brittney was another one of my girlies from church high school group.  Gosh, I have so many special memories from that group of girls and LOVE getting to photograph these amazing new stages of life for them.  In a couple weeks, you’ll be seeing the baby bump of another one my girlies on here!  Of the five girls that were in my group, that’s three bellies that have had a date with my camera… Megan, Aubrey, if you’re reading this, I’m hunting you down when the time comes!!

Britt… you are stunning prego.  I love the setting you chose for your belly photos and how you were up for jumping in and out of the car (in the 110 degree heat no less) whenever we passed a spot that looked fun.  I loved watching you and yoru hubby interact… looks like you found an awesome guy Britt!  And I have to share too that Chris works for Sunflower Farmers Market… well more like he’s the big guy in charge.  We just moved and there’s one right down the street from us… great fresh foods and great prices! 

On to the photos…

Thanks for inviting me to photograph your pregnancy B & C!! I can’t wait to meet your little man!

Erin xoxo

I met this gorgeous gal about two and a half years ago.  Janelle’s brother thought we should meet being that we both loved photography and of course had kiddos around the same age.  We were both extremely prego at the time and had to cancel our first get together *twice* because one of us went into labor each time we put a date on the calendar!  By the time we finally got together, we both had three little ones and spent half the time nursing while we chatted.  Well, I spent half the time nursing… J’s babies are the quickest feeders I have ever met!  That day, she brought me a mocha from Starbucks and well… the way to my heart if through my favorite chocolatey caffeinated beverage!!  And that started our little tradition. Janelle and the kids started to come over to our place to hang out… kids would play, moms would chat and sip Starbucks.  It was a treat that I always looked forward to!!!

In April of last year, Janelle didn’t hesitate to hop on a plane to Utah with me when Nichole Van announced her first professionals workshop.  When I was editing last night, Mika’s Lollipop started playing on my iTunes shuffle and brought back memories of this amazing trip.  You see, this song happened to be my “happy music” for take off on our flight to Salt Lake.  As the plane was gaining speed, I blasted my iPod and did my usual white knuckle grip on the arm rests.  I looked at Janelle and sorta joking, sorta not, said, “I think I need a brown bag, I’m going to hyper-ventalate!”  She started cracking up and then shooshed me… my music was playing so loud that I practically shouted my little proclamation to the whole plane.  My irrational fears end as soon as we are at cruising altitude, but I can’t help but practically needing a Valium at take off.  In fact my heart is racing a little just writing about!!  Breath in, breath out.  Phew.  Ok.  Anyways… thanks to modern technology, emails and texts keep us connected even when sick kids or busy schedules prevent our get togethers.  I usually make myself some coffee when I’m emailing J because it just doesn’t feel right otherwise

When J first told me she was expecting baby #4, my first thought was that she was crazy (4 kids under 6!!) and my second thought was that she would roll with it like a champ.  You see, J is the coolest, calmest mom I know.  She loves being a mom… besides being a wife, I know it’s her most cherished role.  So before baby Z #4 arrived, we did a few photos.  He has since made his appearance into the world and we are all smitten with little G.  He is a perfect addition and so adorable!  My kids love him already and Shay has even been asking me for another “Caleb & Chase.”  Uh… I guess all she knows is getting siblings by the pair, right.  We’ll just have to get our fill of baby with little Gunnar around

Janelle, you are gorgeous inside and out.  Your love for Jesus pours out from your heart and onto the people around you.  You are an amazing photographer, wife, mother, sister, auntie, daughter and friend.  I know few people that can make something from scratch just from seeing a picture of it the way you do.  And you get more done in one day {with 4 kids in tow} than most people do solo.  I love that we both use way too many !!!! and smiley’s in our emails and can’t seem to finish a thought for the life of us.  Blame it on “Mom Brains.”  It’s a real condition people!  Memory loss, distraction, forgetfulness, bunny trails in conversation (well, maybe that last one is just a woman thing).  Anyways, what was I saying???

Oh yeah, here’s the Z family expecting…

The sweet girl below, Miss Gracie, is my future daughter in law.  I told her I have two very sweet, handsome boys for her to pick from.  What?  Arranged marriages aren’t the thing anymore???

Love you friend!  I’ll be posting again by the end of the week to show off baby Gunnar.  Janelle, Doni and myself got together to photograph the little man and it was an amazing and fun shoot!  3 photographers + sleepy, super poser newborn=  bliss!!!!  You can see a peek of him on the other ladies’ sites… I’m apparently the blogging slacker in the group!!

Joyfully, Erin

I know the whole family is sooooo excited about this little one’s arrival.  I think her Auntie Ashley is going to make sure her wardrobe is always stocked and full of the latest pint sized fashions

Um, hello gorgeous!

Thanks so much for inviting me to photograph this precious time of life for you two!

Joyfully, Erin

(Don’t worry, if you are in the latter category, I am glad you are here!  I am a self-proclaimed blog stalker myself.  Though don’t be afraid to say hello!  And if you have a blog, I’ll most certainly be stopping by.)

Ok, first up… I am loving Brandon Heath’s new song “Love Never Fails.”  One of those songs that really speaks to my heart.  In a world where love is equated with an emotion, this song spells out the true definition.  And it’s not based on how you feel about a person.  In fact, this is how we should strive to love, but it can only be found perfectly through the Creator of Love.  It’s based on I Corinthians 13:4-13.  When it’s all said and done, this is how we all craved to be loved.

Next up… technical glitches.  I’ve known for a while now my blog has not been jiving with RSS and Google Reader!  It’s been on the “list” of things to look into, but anything techy like that usually takes me an entire day to iron out.  Soooooo… i’ve been avoiding it.  Sometimes I feel like I need an IT department around here!  But I know if I don’t get alerted by RSS or my Google Reader that a blog has been updated, I don’t remember to check it.  I presume it’s the same for most of you too.  Well, lucky for me I have a sister-in-law who is techy savvy and got my RSS feed all straightened out and my blog communicating with Readers via RSS again!  Woot!!  Thanks Lori!

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Finally, a quick peek at a couple photos of my beautiful friend Christie.  One of the best gifts in life are true and genuine friends… and getting to celebrate life’s blessings together.  And a very sweet blessing is on his way.

I’ll be back a couple more times this week.  Have another sweet newborn to share (that would be your baby girl Y family!)  Also, I have a post I’ve been working on that is for fellow photographers, clients, mommas with cameras… really anyone that likes taking photos!  Have a great Monday!

Joyfully, Erin