Ansley | Newnan, Ga Newborn & Maternity Photographer

What a joy it was to capture Bryan and his wife, Chasity, while they were anticipating the arrival of their first born, sweet little Ansley. Bryan and I go way back- we were friends in high school. (Oh no, did I just say high school was "way" back? 7 years to be exact. Time, where are you going?) When I received a Facebook message from him asking if I'd be interested in taking maternity and newborn pictures for he and his wife I think I squealed. The thought of Bryan being a dad just makes me smile! Of course, I jumped on the opportunity right away. As you will see, Chasity is a beautiful mommy-to-be. Her little tummy was tiny. At one point when she was laying down I asked her to try and poke her belly out because you could barely tell she was preggo. (Wish I would have had that problem, cough) Bryan was so attentive and such a good sport. I had a lot of fun with these two (and a half). Doesn't she just glow?

It has been such a blessing to be able to take photographs of old friends and their growing families. Being able to capture those special moments have meant more to me than I ever could have anticipated. I truly love what I'm doing.

The experience of the maternity/newborn package I offer is especially dear to me. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the expecting parents and then actually getting to meet their new little bundle of joy just a few weeks later. Seriously, I feel like I've hit the baby lottery. It's the best of both worlds! After Bryan and Chasity's maternity session we were all counting down the days. FINALLY, little Miss Ansley made her debut. I packed up my little Volvo 5 days later and headed out to their home where I captured Ansley's newborn portraits. I was especially excited that Ansley was a summer baby because I got to use some props that I'd been holding out for. The babydoll bed was my mother-in-law's grandmother's when she was a little girl- precious, I know. I knew the weather would have to be very warm, and on this day, it most definitely was (those little babies do NOT like to be cold). The nest was handmade by one of my dear friends, Natalie, as a gift (Natalie is also my 2nd shooter for weddings- she's pretty much amazing all the way around). Is that nest fabulous or what?! I was so excited to get Ansley outside in the natural light- thank you sunshine! In addition to the adorable little bed and nest, I finally got to use my newborn girl owl hat. Sherry of Sherry's Lil' Boutique gave me the pink and brown owl hat. You can find her store on Etsy.com- she has some really cute stuff! And of course, being that little Miss Ansley is a summer baby I had to try the watermelon. World, meet Ansley. Isn't she just perfect?         *You can click on the images for a larger view*