Maternity Portraits / Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

The loving couple, Tammie and Damon, and their sweet 3 year old son Kaleb are anticipating the arrival of a boy? girl? It will be a surprise on their estimated due date of January 21st.

Jess & Jack / Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

Jess & Jack, not only do they have cute names that almost seem to come straight out of a nursery rhyme, but they have an adorable 18-month old boy named Jack Jr. and one on the way whom I'm sure will be just as cute as his big brother. They are keeping the gender of the baby a surprise for the estimated due date of March 1st.

Twins! Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

Pregnant with twins and lookin' good! This storyboard shows the love Heather and Jack have for their twin boys growing inside.

Sparkly Eyed Elam / Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

I was so excited to photograph this six-month-old boy with his sparkly eyes and gorgeous hair. His mama had emailed me a picture of him before the shoot so I just knew this was going to be a great session! Elam was in the process of teething, but with the help of his favorite teether, a giraffe named Sophie, and of course the loving faces of his mommy and daddy, we still managed to get some great smiles!

Thumbs taste good, but I prefer fingers!

Those little piggy toes!



My Maternity Portraits / Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

As I set my camera up on the tripod, my daughter Grace got to click the camera

for a few of these shots and she thought that was pretty cool!

She played the role of photographer and told us, "Ok guys, look here, smile!"

The Gladson Family \ Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

This family of 6 has 2 handsome boys and 2 beautiful girls, not to mention the cute couple. They were fun to work with and the boys even mixed it up with some wrestling. Thank you Gladson family!

Kisses for Mom! 

 

After a little orneriness, she relaxed and got ready

for the photo shoot.

He was such a giggle box and full of big smiles!



Aftyn, 1 Month Old / Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

Aftyn comes from a rodeo King and Queen family. Her Daddy is a professional bull rider and her Mama gave up the rodeo ridin' after their children came along. As the fourth child, Aftyn is blessed to have three older siblings that love and care for her.



Gavin, the miniature yoda / Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

This is Gavin, the miniature Yoda from Star Wars. He was a happy baby and full of smiles! Check out those BIG blue eyes!

Happy 40th Anniversary Fred & Becky | Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

This couple is about to celebrate their 40th Anniversary and I just have to give them a big round of applause! Becky and Fred were so much fun to work with; they smiled and laughed and were themselves! It was a relaxed session with a couple who knows how to have fun!

Newborn, Joshua, 5 Days Old | Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

This precious little boy, Joshua, is the one I got to document coming into this world. At 5 days old we took his newborn pictures. (Between 5-10 days is the best time for newborn pictures.) He was just so precious and extremely easy to work with. He stayed asleep through the 2 hour session, which enabled us to get some great shots! Mama and Daddy have such great love for their little boy. Their emotion shines in the portraits.

the birth of Joshua | Birth Photography | Gillette, Wyoming Photographer

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The birth of Joshua was an emotional one. I got tears in my eyes as I watched that little one come into the world. It's just so amazing! There's nothing like giving birth.

Ashley started out the day by being induced. Dilation produced quickly. She was at a 4.5 and I walked out of the room for 5-10 minutes and when I came back she was at a 9!

This couple worked so well together. She was a champ when it came to pushing and her coach, Bobby, was great at cheering her on. It wasn't long and we all got to see the beautiful little boy, Joshua, being born.

It was such a great honor for me to be invited as Ashley's birth photographer for this very special event in their life. Thank you, Ashley and Bobby, for allowing me to share the birth of Joshua.

Here are a few photos, but watch the video for the whole story.