Anticipation | Maternity Shoot

Fatherhood.

In only a few weeks, he will meet his second daughter.



For now, he snuggles, and listens.

Adoration | Maternity Shoot

The way this husband and wife look at each other, says it all.



Thank you Tanya and Daryl for allowing me and my camera to capture this pure and intimate maternity photo shoot.

More to come...
Soon.

Blessingway | Alternative Baby Shower

You know you’re an Other Mother when you're at a get-together and snap photos like this.



Last night, several of us O’Mamas got together and we celebrated a Blessingway for the expecting mamas in our mother’s group. There are five babies due this spring! And 4 of the 5 expecting guests of honor are mamas of children I care for (or have cared for). I truly feel a strong connection with these women.

Unlike your typical baby shower, there is no commercial gift giving emphasis at a Blessingway. The guests are invited to spend time with the mother-to-be. It’s very mama centered and friends and family get together to give the expecting mama(s) support as she waits for her labor to begin.. We made a bracelet for each of the mamas to wear in labor to remind her of everyone thinking of her. The guests talked about why they chose the beads they did, what their beads symbolize and we sent a message to the mothers as we strung the beads.

The mamas also got some beautiful henna done on their tummies by the talented Nisha.















Tanya, Sharon, Gale, Andrea H., and Heather, I wish you all a healthy remainder of your pregnancy, a smooth labor, and baby that is a good sleeper! =)

Congratulations to you all!

xo,
Andrea

One of My Favorite Couples

Everytime I see them, Daryl often has his arm wrapped around his lovely wife.
And they always bring a smile to my face.