The Chipman Family-Full of Love! {Delaware Newborn and Family Photographer}

When Christy first contacted me, and told me that she wanted me to photograph her newborn daughter and her family, I knew it was a match made in heaven. Why?  Because her daughter was named Charlotte and her nickname is Charley. Which happens to be my daughters name and nickname! Does it get better than that?

So I was definitely excited to photograph this awesome family, and hold sweet little Charlotte. Of course, after every time I photograph a newborn, I want to have another baby.

The cutest part of the day, the love that big brother Nate showered upon his baby sister. He was all about hugs and kisses. It was just absolutely adorable. I hope that if I do have another child, Charlotte is that way with her new baby brother/sister.  This family was full of love, smiles, laughter, and happiness. My kind of people!

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The Little Moments

I always have my camera. Always. I learned a long time ago to not just photograph my clients, but to photograph my own life.  Now admittedly, I am not always on the other side of the lens, but I still photograph just for me.  I love collecting little memories to look back on, even when at the time they seem like it's just a blur.

My daughter won't be young forever. No child will. They will get older and grow up, and one day holding their hand will be uncool to them, and they will run to hang out with their friends.  But at the end of the day, they will always and forever be your baby. And you will always and forever be their hero.

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Baby Cousins! {Delaware Newborn Photographer}

I know I am so behind on blogging, and I promise to make up for that! Starting with these two adorable cousins!

A few weeks ago, I put out a call for newborns, and their mama's answered. I wanted to do some simple, classic, timeless mommy and baby shots.  No props, no frills, just baby in momma's loving arms.  So I was thrilled when Lyz and Jaime brought in their sons Jackson and Callan. It's not often that I get to photograph newborn boys, but I have noticed I am getting more and more in, which if course makes me happy!

First up, little Jackson:

And here is Callan:

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A story about my Grandmother

Earlier today I was going through photos, and I came across a picture of my grandmother that I had taken a few weeks ago when we went to go visit her.  I posted the image on my Facebook page, and I wanted to share with you a story.

My grandmother has always been my world. I am definitely thankful that she has always been around, and is here for Charlotte too. I just couldn't imagine life without my grandma.  When I was younger, I was always at my grandparents house, especially during the summer.  And they would bring me along when we went down south for vacations and to visit family. Now although I don't remember much of it because I was so young, my grandparents always like to point out how I was friendly to everyone who gave me food and how I always asked for bacon.  Which honestly, would explain my love for bacon now.

When I was younger, I was always fascinated with my grandmothers skin, wrinkles and all. I found myself staring at her features; her face, her large flat ears, even her short cropped hair.  Her skin has always been so soft, yet so strong.  In my mind she always reminded me of the leader of an elephant. Laugh now, but you will see what I mean.

It wasn't until years later when I was explaining this to my husband, the man with the answers to everything, that it all came together. He explained to me, through many years of watching animal documentaries, that elephants are a matriarchal society.  The herd is led by one older female elephant, and that there are offspring, and her offsprings off spring in the herd.  Elephants by nature are a very strong, familial unit.  The main elephant is the one that the herd turns to in times of crisis, the one that they follow when they trek for miles and miles in search of water, and the one that teaches her daughters how to raise their daughters.

Essentially, he described my grandmother perfectly.

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Life is Amazing {Delaware Lifestyle Portrait Photographer}

Yes, i'm that mom. Anytime my daughter does something cute or amazing, I am following her around with the camera like she is a celebrity being chased by the paparazzi.  I can't help it. Motherhood is absolutely amazing to me.  Childhood even more so.  I don't take pictures just for myself, I take them so that Charlotte can look back on them as she grows up.  I want her to see her quirks and habits when she was a baby, and I want her to laugh as I did.  And when she gets MUCH older and has children, I want her children to see how she was.  I find looking at images of everything an amazing experience.  It truly does capture that single moment in time.. So when people ask me why do I take so many photos, why do I love taking photos, and why you should have your own photos taken, it's simple. Capture your life in an amazing way.

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Lori & Jon get Married! {Delaware Wedding Photographer}

I figured that the best way to start off the first post in October is with a fantastic wedding.  I'm going to be honest, Jon & Lori have so much personality that any other day just wouldn't do. I had to wait to the first, the beginning to share their amazing wedding with you all.

The day was perfect. It really was. The sun was shining, it wasn't too warm or too cool, there was a nice breeze. Lori and her bridesmaids were all at her house, which was a fun scene to walk into it. And then I saw the dress, which was gorgeous!

And then it was time for everyone to get ready. There was a lot of laughter involved. Oh, and I was totally gushing over the shoes and her necklace.

And across town, the guys were doing their thing.

The ceremony was beautiful, and of course I cried...as I always do. And then we moved on to my favorite part...the fun pictures!

And after a tear filled toast from Lori's dad, everyone had fun and danced the night away!

Thank you again Lori & Jon for letting me a part of your amazing day. I wish you two many years of love, happiness, laughter, and lots of soccer games!

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