What a Difference a Year Makes, Part 2

Adriana and Pete at their wedding, September 2007

Adriana and Pete, awaiting little one, November 2008

This post is for Adriana and Pete, whose amazing woodsy wedding I photographed in September 2007. This couple has an amazing, very romantic story. Pete is a farmer, and Adriana is an artist, they live way out in the wilds of Medocino County, and that's just the beginning of it.

The latest chapter: Just yesterday, Adriana and Pete gave birth to a beautiful baby girl! I can't wait to meet her, and share more photos of this beautiful family.

Big big blessings, you three!!!

What A Difference A Year Makes

Ben, Isabelle, and Zachary at Isabelle's Baby Shower, October 2007


Ben, Isabelle, and Zachary, at Zachary's 1st Birthday Party, October 2008

I'm tempted to wax lyrical on one of my favorite subjects - the miracle of change through time. But I think these two photographs say it all.

After photographing Isabelle's extraordinary baby shower a year ago, returning to photograph Zachary's first birthday party was such a treat. Zachary is such a sweetheart. I love how he is such a beautiful mix of his mom and dad.

If you were a guest at Zachary's birthday party, ask Isabelle and Ben for the link to the slideshow, which I just posted online today. The party was incredible, and so are the pictures.

Happy Birthday Zachary!

Little Sister

Shortly before the arrival of Finn's little sister, his mom told me she would love some photos of her newborn during what she described as that fleeting "birdlike phase."




With these photos, taken when Baby V was 11 days old, I think we succeeded.

Nearly six weeks later, I'm sure she's a whole different creature, and feel so lucky to have had a chance to capture this precious time. As you can see, Finn is a natural. Congratulations Finn and family - I can't wait to see you all again soon.