Oh, sweet baby Gabriel. That newborn smell. That newborn sleepiness. The cuddles. Yes, I do love it all.

how funny is that expression?

Mother/baby bonding time. Something I know Monica will cherish forever.

I previewed this image on my Facebook page. It really encompasses the everyday happenings and to me is the most cherished memories. Sure, anyone can create an idealistic image of a baby sleeping. But this is real life.

Big brother Michael don’t worry I haven’t forgotten about you.

We didn’t forget about you either puppy.

Grandma snuggles.

Cross my heart

Meet Monica, Dean, Michael & Gabriel (in the belly). It’s been a while since I photographed this family. Michael was just a newborn. Now, he is a big 3 1/2 year old. We do see him regularly; typically at the grocery store on Sundays. lol  We both obviously live by ritual. I was ecstatic when I saw Monica at the grocery store with a baby belly! Here’s Gabriel still in the belly and stay tuned for his newborn pictures coming up in just a few days!

I love this photo…Monica is so happy and it’s everyday happenings. Sometimes the best picture is the completely unscripted, spontaneous photo. And that is what this is.

And this one is how you get Daddy’s who don’t like pictures to smile and have fun. Oh and that sunset was amazing.

Thank you for your friendship Monica. Mwah!

Much love,

Robin

It was FREEZING the day I met up with Valerie and Neil at Antietam but you cannot even tell. Congratulations on you two! I hope to meet the little one soon.

Oh this family! Where do I start?! I’ve been photographing you for 4 years?! Yes?! Wowzers. I am so lucky to call you a friend, Amy. One of the things I love the most about photographing people is making friends. The kind of friend that is for life. Love you sweet friend.

It’s been about a year and a half since I last photographed these beautiful families. We have so much fun every time and I love seeing the children grow.

These two…these two…so much fun!

Gah…Morgan…there are no words.

Kati and Chris were married in September on Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. Jason came along as well for some fishing.  It was such a heart felt time. Thank  you, your family and friends for making us feel like family. We had a great time.

Kati made her bouquet about 45 minutes before the ceremony and it was perfect.

REAL buttons!

 holy cuteness…love how the girls are looking at Troy. And those headpieces were handmade by a lady on Etsy.

Troy watching Momma and Daddy trying to figure out what’s going on…love.

Married!

Kati, you are beautiful inside and out.

My favorite!

Oh, yes. Some fun with the tilt shift lens.

Kati and her Grandma…gosh I love this so much. the relationship you share is very special.

ha!

And another favorite.

Your friends were so much fun!

so  much emotion in this photo. Kati’s Great Aunt Joyce.

Look who managed a photo with Kati! J took one of Kati and I but it wasn’t in focus! Figures. he sure does know how to steal the show. I did mange and iPhone picture with Kati. hehe

 Much love you two! Mwah!