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Amanda and Jasen | Maternity Photography

Jennifer — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:47:35 +0000

Amanda is my cousin. At the age of three, she was my very first friend. Growing up in the California desert, we spent endless hours playing together. My family moved away when I was five, but we’d see each other every couple of years, each growing a bit taller and older. Then life moved fast. We each went to college. And got married. By social networking, we have been able to catch up and keep in touch.

Our family met in Southern California for our Grandpa’s 80th Birthday Party/ Family Reunion. Jonah and I had 15 minutes and one roll of film to take a few shots of them and this amazing time in their lives.

Aren’t they a beautiful pair? Jasen is a worship pastor at their church and a talented singer. But what I am most struck by and admire, is his strong character and sincere love for others, especially his wife. Amanda is nurturing and thoughtful—She always has been. My mother likes to tell the story of when I was a newborn and visiting their family. I disappeared and they found Amanda rocking me in her doll cradle. A moment of panic for my mother for sure, but many, many laughs for us in the years that followed. She will be an incredible mother.

I look over these pictures and love pours from my heart. All these years later, and we are privileged and blessed to meet each others children and share in each others lives. It’s so awesome. Amanda and Jasen, we love you and cannot wait to meet your little girl.

Colleen & Doug | Dayton Maternity Photography

Jennifer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:53:14 +0000

Colleen is such an adventurous, fearless friend. I remember once at a party there was a huge (okay, maybe not that big) spider crawling across the room. We were all jumping on chairs and getting ready to hit it with a shoe, when Colleen picked it up (!) and put it outside. Like, “No big deal guys.” She and Doug love the outdoors and most recently took their dream trip to New Zealand. Needless to say, she was not squeemish about hiking through some tall grass at 7 months pregnant for our shoot.

Aren’t they beautiful people?! Inside and out. Doug is so easy going and relaxed. There is such an ease between the two of them – They are just comfortable with one another. And sooo excited to be parents. This is such a special time for them and I’m so happy we are able to capture these moments. I cannot WAIT to meet their baby girl!

Jeff + Jessica | Dayton Maternity Photography

Jennifer — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:31:40 +0000

Meet Jeff and Jessica. You see, we went to high school together (Jessica actually is a teacher there!). I remember when Jeff went away to college, she would email him each day. And they are just as in love now as they were then. High school sweethearts now with a baby on the way. I love how they love one another.

They were so camera ready. I would only have to hold up the camera and their smiles would be ON. Jessica’s laugh made me laugh with her. And our faces hurt from laughing so much. We are very excited for their baby girl! She is going to be sooo loved.