And so the adventure begins ...

Alms Park, such a treasure in this beautiful city.  One side has sweeping views of Lunken and the other follows the curves of the great Ohio River.  We arrived on a day the clouds hung low with the crisp Summer sun dodging them like a quick game of peek-a-boo.  These five college bound friends laughed their way through a sweltering humidity in a sweet way.  Their interactions allowing one to see how genuine their love over one another.  Years together turned graduated and headed for college.  This bittersweet season hangs between the young girl in a prized twirly dress, catching lighting bugs on the breezes of Summer to a young lady lightly stepping from one side of the door to the other and into a great big world awaiting her greatness!  Jean de La Fontaine once said, "Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer" ... I am sure these beauties, though they move beyond these days of friendship, understand their gift in each other and I don't think change, distance or adventure will change that.  I wish you beautiful ladies great success in your new endeavor, know that you are amazing and that this is only the beginning of something really beautiful! ~ B 

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And baby makes a beautiful three ...

Pristine little lips and teeny tiny toes ... that is what this gorgeous girl is made of.  Shifting this newborn for pictures, holding her tiny frame, one easily remembers how quickly things change.  Just weeks before I was fortunate enough to meet her wonderful parents as they waited her arrival and with this shoot got to meet the girl that would change their world.  It is easy to look at wee ones and think there isn't much to them, their sheer size and fragility being what they are but the reality is, the minute they find themselves on this side of heaven they're the ones in charge.  Our hearts immediately cease to know life without them and we fall head over heels instantly in love with the new person in our lives.  This sweet babe was nothing shy of perfection; her soft whimpers as she informed us of her displeasure, her big wide eyes as she zoned in on the click of my lens and her sweet, wrinkly feet as she pushed her way out of the wrap that held her and the way she owned the hearts of her parents as I moved to snatch of few pictures ... this girl, this wee beauty, she is a game changer, without a doubt a world changer!  Thank you A & J, your sweet babe is a gorgeous one! ~ B 

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Great Expectations ...

Many of you know the season ... the one in which you can think of little else outside of the preparing for a new addition.  The thoughts to nursery, names, future and the sheer fears of "will I know what I'm doing" ... the good news is, we all do just fine.  And just as you fall in love instantly with the new little person in your life, you seem to go into parenting mode in a blink.  These two beautiful people will be no different, I am sure.  They were easy to be around, a calm folk that seem to just resonate in their togetherness ... from the way they spoke to one another to the second nature fist bump for one another at the end of the shoot.  It is easy to see they've found their other half and I know it is going to be exciting when they meet and welcome their new daughter.  A & J, I am so thankful you allowed me the opportunity to shoot a few pictures for you.  Thank you for inviting me in and thank you for your generous kindness and welcoming personalities.  I wish you two the absolute best in all that you do.  From one previous California family to another, I hope that life in Cincy brings you face to face with some of your greatest dreams fulfilled with many blessings along the way! ~ B 

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Oh, The Places You'll Go ...

Spent a beautiful Friday evening with these four gorgeous gals on a quick group shoot.  This group of gals was very comfortable with one another and managed to laugh the entire time we walked through Friendship Park.  It is easy to see why they connect and despite their changing future and soon to be distance, I am sure these girls will find great ways to keep that connection.  E, A, H & M, The University of Dayton, University of Virginia and University of Kentucky are getting some really great freshman in you guys.  Looking forward to seeing what is in store! :)

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Sunshine Peeking ...

Rain and cold were the preeminent weather patterns for the day and I wasn't quite sure we were going to be able to pull this one off.  Just minutes prior to arriving at Ault Park rain was pouring hard on the pavement but as if it was destined to be, the skies cleared and we were blessed to have not only glimpses of a beautiful sun, but the storm clouds around us.  This sweet family has been among my favorite people to see so regularly and it was wonderful to get to see their little guy go from a teeny babe to one nearly walking.  It is obvious, the love between these three, as I watch through my lens.  The smiles don't stop the entire time we are together.  Their joy is contagious.  I'm so thankful for their positive nature, for their visions and ideas with each shoot and have truly enjoyed being part of this new season with them.  It was so bittersweet to hear they are relocating.  It is expected that you become attached to your clients but this couple and their beautiful son have been such a pleasure to get to know and I lack adequate words for expressing my thanks to them for their ongoing support and belief.  L & S, THANK YOU, thank you, thank you.  I wish you many many blessings and look forward to hearing what God has in store.  I know you will do wonderful things in your new home and will be such a light to those who come to know you!  Much love! ~ B 

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Welcome To The World Little Bean ...

The day may have been cold and rainy but spending a couple hours with this sweet family you would never have known.  This beautiful babe was a mere six days old and teeny as she was she filled a big space. I walked into her gorgeous nursery, blankets in tow, and watched these new parents as they doted on their sweet girl.  As a parent with older children it is easy to forget how amazing new babies are.  The moment I held this girl I felt as if I was holding something incredibly precious and I was.  Each teeny baby is a huge reminder of our short time here, of how quickly they grow and how wonderfully inexplicable loving them is.  This small addition squeaked and stretched her way through our morning together, more contented than I would have thought.  Her delicate arms stretching out her clenched fists as she'd gather her head in wrinkles with big yawns and knees pulled in tight, sleeping through most transitions.  Her chubby, soft cheeks and her tulip shaped lips puckered as she dreamt.  I couldn't help but step back and envy the season for this couple, though it's a convoluted, sleep deprived, worry filled one, it is also one filled with a flooding of love that like water seeping into cracks, can cast great light on even the hardest to reach of corners.  B & A, your E is absolutely perfect and I wish you many, many blessings in life.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of these treasured moments with you!  ~ B

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Tiny fingers, tiny toes, tiny little button nose ...

Six months seems to pass at a wretched pace when raising little ones and I'm sure the time surrounding this sweet boy seems no different.  This happy little fella was a blessing to spend time with as he giggled his way through the morning, experiencing new things.  His big eyes on the world around him while his beautiful parents watched every moment.  I so enjoyed having the pleasure of photographing "six months" for this family at Alms.  L & S, thank you so much for allowing me to snap photos of your incredibly beautiful family. ~ B

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Holiday Happy ...

These sweet twins are such a pleasure to be around.  The first time I met them was for a shoot on a blistering hot day over the summer, this 60 degree weather in December was a nice change.  Trying to keep up with these sweet littles on this short shoot was no easy task, they are bundles of great and happy energy. Truly a blast. Thank you so much for allowing me the time H family!  Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! ~ B Gallery

Joy is Evident ...

What amazing weather we had for the end of November with this beautiful family of 6.  They were troopers as their brood ventured through downed trees, dry creeks and steep inclines as we sought the sun in open spaces.  I was genuinely impressed with the love that they exuded for one another as these siblings not only joked with one another but even spoke of being inspired by one another.  As I inquired to the "secret" of their warmth for each other, both parents joked, but in truth it was obvious that there is an inner joy residing in this family of 6 and that joy works to develop a love and respect that seems ten fold.  These sweet kiddos and their wonderful parents were a fun crew to wander with.  I am so thankful you, A & M, allowed me the absolute privilege of photographing your beautiful family! ~ B Gallery