We shot the whole session on the beach in Miami and it was tons of fun. The amazing outfit Deanna is wearing was … made by her! How epic is that?!?!?!

So did you see the “shoe” shot? Well… notice that side-by side there’s a shot with baby’s shoeprint next to daddy’s shoeprint? Well… you’re going to have to wait for the full post to see how amazing daddy’s and baby’s shoes look next to each other

It was such a pleasure to work with you guys. Anyone who sees the photos can tell that the camera loves both of you (can’t imagine how adorable the little one will be) but we got to see how nice and helpful and kind you were, and that’s a gift your little one will enjoy even more.

As we mentioned when we posted the sneak peek, Marilyn and Javi are very good friends… so when i asked the little one to go up to mommy and kiss her on the tummy, Lisette couldn’t but take her turn as well

During college football season it seems like Mari’s every other Facebook post is something about the Miami Hurricanes… hence the second image below…

Guys,

Thank you so much for allowing us to capture this very special moment in your lives.  We hope the next few days as you prepare to welcome your baby girl go as smoothly as they can… and we can’t wait to meet her!!!

we love you guys!

Lisette and Alessandro

The full set is on the proof site.

Marilyn, Javi and their little boy were a ton of fun… then again, they are great friends and they are also the Godparents of our second child.

Here’s a sneak peek from the session, we’ll have the rest in a couple of days!

This one below is a very special photo for us because it’s the image we used to make our first “Dimensional” image, a new product I’ve wanted to try and make for well over a decade.

Update:  The full post is on the blog!

I could post that one image and frankly it would say all there is to say

It was my first time photographing a baby bump session (that’s what I call expectant mom or pregnancy photography by the way) that included Dad Mom and an older sibling. And I AM HOOKED!!! I’ll be honest… I was worried that it would be tough to do a baby bump session with a little toddler … well … toddling around. Boy was I wrong…

Brendyn was a TOTAL HAM. Ok, and he’s ridiculously adorable too… here… check him out:

here he is…

kissing mommy…

kissing daddy…

kissing sis!

See… right there. Couldn’t I just stop? When I saw that on the back of the camera I just had to tell Joanne… look we can just end it here… there’s NO WAY I’m topping this shot… it’s all downhill from here

the whole family together…

Joanne and Doug catching a couple of moments together…

Doug being silly (ok, I put him up to it – but it’s totally in character )

Mommy and baby-2-be having a moment alone…

I absolutely love this shot of mommy above… gorgeous mommy, amazing expression!

Everyone kissing baby!

reading to baby

Brendyn takes center stage again…

Rock on, little dude!

Anne Geddes, here I come LOL

I’m so glad Doug insisted I try to get this shot… I LOVE IT!

And we close with an abstract… but one that is so indicative of Brendyn’s playful relationship with his soon-to-be baby sister:

Guys… it was an honor and a pleasure to spend a few hours with you and capture these amazing moments for you to share with your baby girl when she’s Brendyn’s age. Can’t wait to see your two little ones together sometime in the very near future!

You can see the rest of the photos on the proofs site

We had a fantastic time taking photos of these awesome young parents (well obviously they were parents-to-be when we shot) on Hollywood beach … time flew and by the time we all looked at our watches it was like “it’s WHAT TIME?!?!?”

I’m going to start with my favorite shot of the session, which was Lisette’s idea:

It seems like a great shot to start with considering that little Tristran is now part of the picture… and no, unfortunately I don’t have a photo of Tristran… but I can paint a mental picture. Take Ralph. Make him really really tiny. Now add Dj to make a much cuter version of daddy… Tada! Tristran!

Hello gorgeous mommy!!!!

I have to say… it’s always great to photograph a mommy to be. They’re so gorgeous and full of joy and love and never shy away from showing it when I’m capturing these special moments… as a dad though I have to say that when I get a dad to be that really “gets into it” and shows the emotions I remember feeling myself when my little ones were inside my wife’s tummy… that rocks even more

Here’s a fun shot that isn’t flattering per se… but I just love how much fun it is to take the tummy and turn it into a “Planet”

A quiet moment on the sand

Love this shot Lisette took Gorgeous mommy FTW!!!!:

These two were inspired by someone else’s work. Thank you

DJ as seen by Ralph…

…Ralph as seen by Dj

Ralph is all about the Spidey!

Another great idea Lisette had… a variation on a common shot… see what’s different?

where’s the pregnant mommy?

and to close…

Djrianna, Ralph… congratulations on your incredibly gorgeous baby. We look forward to seeing him in the flesh

You can see the rest of the photos on the proofs site

This one below was probably the most striking photo from the session…

…And here is me shooting it

Thanks guys for the honor of documenting this precious moment in your and your future baby’s life.

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Can you really have two little wild ones running around the house all day, a third one on the way, and still look THIS GOOD?!

Usually I like to take most pregnant portraits (with the exception of the less-clothed ones of course) outdoors … in this case I couldn’t pass up the fantastic contrast of Lisette’s white dress against the chocolate couch.

Finally here is the supposed proof that she has at least another child: