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Remember Matt and Ellie’s super fun maternity session with the environmental photo booth in the gorgeous Matilija field? Well, we had the chance to spend some time at their home with their newest little guy.  We would love to introduce you to precious little Jonathan!  The moment Kevin and I laid eyes on this little guy both of us knew we were doomed!  We got the bug for one just as sweet all for ourselves!

We loved documenting all the charming moments between this new little family.  Matt and Ellie were such pros at this whole parenting thing!  Who new this was their first crack at it?!  It was a joy to see all of Ellie’s creative touches to J’s nursery.  It was no surprise that this uber creative crafter curated a special place for her new son.  Among the fun letterpress signs, vintage mobile, and soft colored walls was the best addition to any newborn’s nursery…. a brightly colored handmade quilt stitched and sewn by his very own momma.

Rachael and I spent a sweet afternoon together documenting this time while she was expecting.  Rachael is so beautiful inside and out and capturing these intimate moments with her was so special.  Our aim for this shoot was to not only celebrate this fantastic time in her birth story but to fully embrace her femininity.  I am so amazed when I observe women who are expecting.  I have always heard there is this glow about them, and though that is true there is something else that can’t fully be described in words.  Especially for first time mothers, such as Rachael, there is a tenderness, courage, and even a bit of insecurity that makes them come across as endearing and vulnerable.  There is no, and will never be, a time like this in their lives.  It is simply beautiful.

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Hair: Ledoux, Makeup: Randi Måvestrand,Wedding Location Smog Shoppe Los Angeles, Wedding Coordination by Stacy Lynn , Catering by Auntie Em’s Kitchen, Floral design by Flour LA, & DJ Heather on the turntables