Brooklyn + Chad | Denton Maternity Session

If there's one thing I love as much as I love getting to photograph engagements, elopements, and weddings, it's photographing maternity sessions. There's something so beautiful and magical about this time in a woman's life - and it's so exciting to know that a family is about to grow and change in such an amazing way. I won't say how long I've known Brooklyn and Chad, because, lordy, it's been a minute... but it was such a joy to get to work with them at such an important time in their lives together. And good grief, Brooklyn is one of the most stunning mamas-to-be I've ever seen. Here are a few of my favorite shots from their maternity session at Texas Women's University here in Denton.

B+C - I'm so happy for you both and for your little bb. I can't wait to meet him and see y'all grow as a family - you're going to make such fantastic parents! Sending lots of love and prayers that he makes his way out here into the world soon, because I know all too well how fun it is to be at the end of your pregnancy in the middle of the Texas summer heat! xx.

Ty + Ethan | Downtown Denton Anniversary Session

These two are just the sweetest together. I met Ty and Ethan in downtown Denton one evening a couple of weeks ago to hit up some of the places where they spent time when they first met and were falling in love here in Denton. While we started shooting a little later than I typically start, I loveloveloved the tones that came from shooting in the blue hour and realized I really want to start doing more of that. All in all, I had so much fun hanging out with and getting to know you, Ty and Ethan!

And I'm currently working up the nerve to share a before and after edit just so you all can see how far gone the sun was/how amazing Nikon is in low light/how rad photoshop is. We'll see.

xx,
S.

Chelsae + Justin | Downtown Denton Doctor Who Proposal

On Saturday afternoon, I had the exciting task of taking our dear friend, Chelsae, around the downtown Denton square area under the guise of experimenting with a new prism (which was actually something I had wanted to do) - with the intention of getting her over to Barley and Board so her boyfriend (and Chris's best friend), Justin, could propose.  Here are a few of the shots from the moments leading up to Justin's proposal.

Justin ended up popping out from around the corner at Barley & Board, got down on one knee, told Chelsae he he'd searched all of time and space for her, and asked her to be his wife. Chris and I are so thrilled for them both and are so honored to have been there to witness that important moment for them. xx.

Moore Family | Downtown Denton Family Lifestyle Session

I tried to think back in my mind and count how many times I've photographed them now, but I couldn't. I met Matt and Aline when they were just "Matt and Aline" - and instantly loved them. But then Maya came along and ohmygosh. I just adore Maya. Considering the fact that she was soooo not into my presence during one of our previous sessions, this felt like a huge win to me personally. I loved making her laugh and watching her run around. We had the most fun yesterday morning, exploring the square in downtown Denton (where we shot their first session back in the day.) So. Much. Fun. I'd apologize for all the images but SORRY NOT SORRY, GUYS. It was cuteness overload and I just couldn't help myself.

xx,
S.