Seth + Emily | Everyday
Richmond Va Maternity Shoot
Everyday ~ September 30, 2011
This just
seems surreal. Wasn’t it like yesterday when I was sitting in Em’s room, making fun of her for having a zillion baby calendars everywhere? I’m exaggerating, she had like two of them. Em loves babies, motherhood, being pregnant, etc. She loves it all. In college, I was the one who just wanted to be done so that I could really run my business. Em wanted to be done because her dream was to get married and start a family. And that’s exactly what she did. Seth and Emily were married last August and are having a baby in only a matter of WEEKS!! This is CRAZY. We’re trying to squeeze in as many girl nights as possible before this little one arrives and makes
his/her big debut! I’m thrilled for them. They are starting a new phase of life that is completely overwhelming to me. I feel like I’m just in awe. I’m constantly stating the obvious and exclaiming things like “EMILY, You’re having a BABY!” …….. Well duh, Katelyn. I’m just so excited!! Time is flying by! Am I really old enough to have one of my best friends having a BABY?! I’m so glad she’s doing this first. I expect her to be a pro by the time Michael and I start thinking about having kids so that I can get some hand-me-downs and a ton of advice!:)
Em, you’re beautiful. I always knew you would be absolutely adorable when you became pregnant one day. However, as I scrolled through these images, it has never been more obvious that this is what you were made for. You’re stunning. I’m so thankful that I’m around so that I can be a part of this baby’s life. Michael and I are praying for you two as you become parents for the first time!!! Enjoy some of my favorites and thank you for being super photogenic and making this my fastest portrait session EVER! It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 15 minutes!
Emily….this is amazing. You’re gorgeous.
So we only had about 20 minutes of natural light left when we started their mini-session. These two have had some practice in front of the camera! You can see for yourself, HERE and HERE! So they rocked it and I’m so thankful we were able to get some money shots even as the light was fading so quickly!
Dear Lord, when this is me one day…can I PLEASE look this good?! Thanks.
Love it.
And not to be a debbie-downer, but I should probably start announcing that I will not be shooting portraits anymore. Portrait sessions will only be for family and friends. I wish I could continue to shoot everything under the sun but realistically, that’s just impossible. Weddings are my passion and so I’ll be focusing more on engagements/weddings in the future! More on this later! Hope you enjoyed this session!! Congrats to Seth and Em!!
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Kathy Munn: ( October 5, 2011 10:49 am ) Love them all!! Em you are so beautiful! Seth handsome as always! And as for the baby, certainly has grown, can wait to me the baby. I love all 3 of you!
Susan Evans: ( October 4, 2011 2:11 pm ) Katelyn, that last image is beautiful. It feels very intimate and yet is not uncomfortably revealing. I bet Emily will cherish that forever.
Kristina W.: ( October 3, 2011 11:45 pm ) How joyous!!!! Congrats Seth and Emily! Katelyn, they count as friends, right? Because I want to meet this baby on your blog!
Lisa Baxter: ( October 3, 2011 10:12 pm ) So beautiful, Sweet Em!!! Such beautiful photography, Sweet Katelyn!!! Love you both!!! Mama Baxter
Rae Barnes: ( October 3, 2011 9:31 pm ) Oh my oh my! Emmy, you look BEAUTIFUL!!! so radiant! I can't wait to meet lil Baxter baby!
amelia renee: ( October 3, 2011 2:57 pm ) absolutely adore the b&w (fourth from the bottom!)
Karin: ( October 3, 2011 2:07 pm ) What a gorgeous momma and amazing mini-session! Awesome as usual Katelyn. : )
Jennifer Davis: ( October 2, 2011 5:46 am ) Wow! So gorgeous, I love the light, colors and emotion - you captured it all! These photos will be such treasures for the parents and their new baby, thanks for sharing!
Cbarnes: ( October 1, 2011 1:17 am ) Em, you look great! So excited for y'all. I can't wait to meet baby Baxter!
Kelley Owens: ( September 30, 2011 7:48 pm ) EM! You look absolutely beautiful! SO excited for you and Seth!!!!
Victoria: ( September 30, 2011 6:27 pm ) Under 20 minutes! No way would I have guessed it! there are too many perfect pictures here!
Becca Jones: ( September 30, 2011 5:09 pm ) Em, you are beautiful! Love the red!!!!!
Elise: ( September 30, 2011 4:01 pm ) TOO TOO TOO precious. Emily- you ARE so so beautiful! (And can I add so so huge?!) These photos of you and Seth are so great. I'm beyond excited for you!
Jennifer Krieg: ( September 30, 2011 3:56 pm ) Girl!! YOU are amazing! I LOVE the last shot of momma to be in front of the window. Gorgeous, beautiful, amazing, stunning, perfection, breathtaking... did I leave anything out? WOW! Your VB fan~Jen ;)
Sarah: ( September 30, 2011 3:48 pm ) I booked you just in time :) So thankful for the shots you took of Mike and I!
Mama Rice: ( September 30, 2011 3:10 pm ) Katelyn these are amazing pictures. Thank you for capturing our grandbaby in utero, well at least on the outside:) I'm so happy Seth and Em have you and Michael around them to share in each others lives. Thanks for the memories you capture:) We love you
Mama Rice: ( September 30, 2011 3:04 pm ) Katelyn, thank you so much for capturing our grandbaby in utero. What amazing pictures to have and cherish forever. You are precious friends and I'm so glad Em and Seth have you and Michael around to share in each others lives.
Megan Garrison: ( September 30, 2011 2:55 pm ) Lovely, Katelyn! What a shame you won't be doing portraits- you rock at them :) The last one is amazing!
Amelia "Amy" Showalter: ( September 30, 2011 2:48 pm ) Katelyn, what an amazing session! I adore the colors and setting! #priceless -Amy
britney: ( September 30, 2011 2:44 pm ) OH MY GOSH!!! emy i love the last shot! holy moly that thing has gotten BIG! ahhh can't wait to me it! remember, i am "crazy aunt brit." start telling the bump that now please ;)