Katherine is a special lady.... a dear friend.... and words just can't seem to wrap themselves around how excited I am for her to become a mom. Literally, I'm sitting here at my computer wondering what are the right words to express the journey our our friendship and all the days we have laughed, cried, lived, worked, and dreamed together. She walked into my life shortly after I moved to Charlotte and has been a steady source of encouragement through a break up, a new job, a new relationship, an engagement, a wedding, a new career, and countless little details and dramas that took place in between. I guess what I'm trying to say is that THIS is a remarkable woman, and the thought of seeing her take on this new role of motherhood simply fills me with joy because I know that she will be amazing. And this little baby girl, well if she is anything like her mama, she is going to be quite a remarkable little lady as well.
** Rick, I can't wait to see you as a proud papa too! I didn't want you to feel left out :)
-- Elbert Hubbard
I've gotten quite a bit of experience watching parents of small kids and the thing that I consistently observe is how selflessly they love their children. I'm sure that in those weeks and months it seems like it will never end... the feeding, diaper changing, playing, holding, rocking, comforting, bathing and dressing. But it's really not very long before those kiddos grow up, become independent and want to do it all on their own. So, part of what I strive to capture is the sweetness of these early years that you never get back as parents.
So, let these images be a celebration for all the selfless love that the Vogen's have given to their beautiful kiddos (and I MEAN beautiful) - and for all the simple, lovely moments that deserve to be captured and remembered for many many years to come!
man! great looking family and kudos to their color coordination!!!
(03.09.10 @ 03:42 PM)Around the house:
WOW! these are so amazing i really have no words :)
(03.08.10 @ 09:53 AM)I love these shots! I love the angles, the lighting and the poses! :) good job!
(03.08.10 @ 05:32 PM)Gorgeous family! Evans eyes are heartwrenching beautiful. Love these!
(03.09.10 @ 10:34 AM)What a precious family!!!! The children are positively gorgeous!!!!! And Mommy and Daddy are adorable! Amy, you have done an awesome job! WOW!!!!
(03.09.10 @ 01:17 PM)What a precious family!!!! The children are positively gorgeous!!!!! And Mommy and Daddy are adorable! Amy, you have done an awesome job! WOW!!!!
(03.09.10 @ 01:17 PM)You may remember my dear friend, Caitlyn, and her precious little family. Well, they've had a lot going on these past few months since a third baby girl has been added to the crew and they are moving home from Memphis, TN to London! And you thought your life was crazy right now?! Ha. Of course, Cait and Josh are handling all of this transition with the grace and strength that I would only expect from such incredible people. Plus, she looks AH-mazing for being a new mom of three! Cait has always been such a beauty in my eyes, and I love that she is passing along all the elements of her beauty (internal and external) to her little girls.
All that being said, it was really important to capture them all in their last days enjoying time with family stateside... plus celebrate/document precious little baby Lillian!
amy...these are GREAT! and what a precious family!
(02.24.10 @ 11:12 AM)LOVE these pictures Amy!
(02.26.10 @ 04:26 PM)Two year old twin girls plus a newborn baby boy makes for a busy house, but as I shot this session I was struck with the sweetness of capturing these images to help document these crazy days. Especially when days and nights feel equally as long, I think that taking some time out to allow me to simply document their interaction will hopefully provide them with memories to always look back and smile upon. So, thank you Elizabeth and Ian for welcoming me into your home and trusting me to snap these images of how your family and your life are changing once again!
I'm in love with this series of the whole family - especially that grin from baby Court.
Oh Amy - I LOVE these. I remember when you did baby pictures of these girls - they are all so yummy!!!
(02.24.10 @ 07:55 PM)