The Perfect Recipe

The Perfect Recipe

If I could have the recipe for the perfect photography session, it would include the following ingredients: one part loving couple awaiting a very special baby, one part amazing setting in which to photograph, two parts beautiful subjects inside and out, a cup of seamless session with no interruptions, only a handful of outfit changes, mix in a lot of laughter, and bake until you've captured every sweet & precious memory surrounding this miraculous experience. (Be quiet all of my close friends who know I had the hardest time coming up with recipe lingo - your comments won't change anything).

That is precisely how I would describe the maternity session I had with two amazing restaurant owners recently. This husband and wife team were wonderful to work with and were very willing to go with the flow throughout the entire session. They opened up their restaurant, (which, by the way, has the very best caesar salad in the world - just the right amount of dressing ALWAYS and the perfect lettuce crisp...wait, what were we talking about?) for the session and it created such an unexplainable intimacy.

This couple is so excited about their baby girl that it radiated in their faces, bodies, etc. Their love for one another was also very evident, which was truly a gift for me.

I didn't have to try at all to evoke emotion or love or caring or happiness, etc. Everything was so genuine and I felt blessed to be in the presence of something so beautiful.

Just look at them! Precious.

I thought this one was especially perfect. The baby had just kicked and I love how it's always such a surprise to a pregnant mother (even after the 1000th time!).

Gorgeous

I love her smile, as I know it's authentic. This was shot outside the restaurant.

http://www.pmaddens.com/

I cannot thank you enough, P & T, for such an incredible experience. I know your baby will be so blessed and will be loved like no other. I can't wait to meet her in May (will she be too little to enjoy a caesar with me?).

Staying Focused,

Jamie