Eleanor | DFW Baby Photographer

I am a small town girl, but Fort Worth has slowly worked it's way into my heart over the past decade. We have such a sweet little/big town.

Until recently, my heart had not, however, learned to love our big, populated, fast-paced neighbor to the East. And it's all because of the traffic.

There hasn't been a time, since I have lived here, that I've visited Dallas and the drive over didn't stress me out to some degree. Yes, it's still Texas, and it may not compare in hustle-and-bustle to places like NY or Chicago, but still...I always feel my "small-town-ness" when I am east of Cowtown.

I tell you all this because if someone had asked me a few years ago if I would take clients in Dallas, I probably would have said no. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I am white-knuckle driver everrrryyy time my vehicle crosses over to 35E. It's just so stressful for me.

But. And this is a big but.

I have the SWEETEST clients in this city. I have photographed three families in Dallas this year so far, and they make my job so, so easy. It's gotten to the point, if you can believe it, where I even look forward to the drive out there. I can enjoy my cup of coffee and listen to a podcast and be greeted by the most precious families there ever were.

I still exhale an audible sign of relief when I get out of the traffic and head back west. But for families like these it is more than worth it.

This is Eleanor, Ellie for short, and her precious parents are friends with another family of mine in Dallas. It was fun hearing all their connections and what brought them all to the same city, and it was a dream capturing their morning.

I know I often say that "such and such age is my favorite," and by now I've probably said that about every month. But I really just can't pick...and I don't think any parent could! Every month with a baby brings so many new, wonderful things. This beautiful baby girl was 4mo old at the time of her shoot, and as you can tell she was an easy subject :)

Henry + Hudson + Big Sis Charlotte |Fort Worth Baby Photography

I think one of the most amazing things about parenthood is that, in our children, we have these constant, living reminders of how much joy there is in this life we live. You find yourself sitting down at the end of the day completely spent by keeping said children alive and clean and fed, but then you watch them play, and laugh, and enjoy each other's company and you think "wow. this is ours. what a gift."

Children's laughter, specifically among siblings, is very, very good for the soul.

At least that's how I feel about it. I can't imagine that these sweet parents don't feel the same way, because they have two super smiley, spunky, cuddly 9 month boys, and one sweet, personality-filled big sister. It was just as you would expect; the babies pull hair and steal toys and shriek with laughter; big sister tickles and entertains and takes it all in stride.

I giggled SO much throughout the morning of our shoot. I remember exclaiming at one point...I think it was when all three kiddos insisted on being held upside down...that my cheeks were actually, not figuratively, aching from laughing.

Happy 9 months Henry and Hudson! It has been a joy getting to see you grow!

Audrey Ann | Fort Worth Birth Photography

I was privileged to be a part of the sweetest, strongest, most peaceful birth earlier this month. This was a gender surprise, so the anticipation for mom and dad when baby entered the world made it even THAT much more emotional and exciting.

They have a precious little boy already, so I absolutely teared up watching them meet their baby GIRL for the first time...and then watching big brother meet his little sister. Just SO beautiful.

Welcome baby Audrey. You are a part of an amazing family.