Charles + Stacie : Arkansas City, KS Maternity Photography

 ~ A mother's joy begins

when new life is stirring inside...

 when a tiny heartbeat

 is heard for the very first time,

and a playful kick

reminds her that she is never alone ~

~unknown

Last month I had the opportunity to meet a new couple. They are so cute together and I loved hearing the story about how they met. Their likes, dislikes and plans for the future. I even got the chance to see the new baby's room! Which by the way..is ADORABLE! 

So we scheduled Stacie's Maternity session for the 29th of January. Expecting cold weather. Woohoo for us! We got 70 degree weather! This couple is extremely photogenic. Stacie...you are beautiful. Seriously.  

 I can't decide...but I honestly LOVE LOVE both the above and next shots. They are some of my favorites.

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My new backdrop:

Stacie...you are beautiful! I can't wait to meet your little guy!

Looking forward to Little "D"s newborn session! It's going to be awesome!

3 weeks and counting...

This is my Sister-n-law...well one of them. :) And she is about to give birth to my newest Niece! How exciting is that! :)





She is about 37 weeks along now and she is estimating the due date is going to be the 22nd. Anyone wanna guess why????


It's EARTH DAY. :) If you know this lady at all you would NOT be surprised to hear her say this. :) She is your modern day Flower Child and love's everything Earthy, Natural and 1960's.



She's also the one who knitted my cute little cocoon baby props..you can see the girl one here. What a blessing! :) Hoping to talk her into knitting me some baby leggings when things slow down a bit. :) How cute would that be!





btw..totally love this shot of you!

Baby

About a month ago I showed some Maternity Shots ..and about two weeks after baby E was born, his momma was able to bring him to me for some newborn shots. I had some new ideas we tried out...and although poor baby E wasn't wanting his picture taken..I thought we got some really great pics! :) I'm going to post some more of my fav's of mommy too...There were so many that I loved of her!

Mommy, Daddy, and Big Brother

I really like this shot!

And one of my all time fav's...Hey N, they tore down my Photo spot! Some people. :) For some reason they thought it looked bad and put new plywood on...I thought it made great pics. Oh well..I'll have to find a new spot

My newest idea!...I thought it was so cute..but baby wasn't too sure about this one.. haha \

Maternity

So here are a few of my latest adventures in photography. "N" came to me a week before she was due, hoping that her water didn't break before hand. Since I personally have never photographed a tattooed belly..I was quite excited for this opportunity. I must say I am very pleased with the outcome! Hope you enjoy!