I still remember my wedding consult with Melissa and Will 3 years ago, when we chatted about their upcoming wedding day and all of the amazing DIY details Melissa was working on. It's hard to believe that since then, I've shot their wedding, their first "family" session with their new dog Parker, their maternity session, and now their sweet baby Oliver's lifestyle newborn session. It is such a gift to photograph couples and families over time, I feel like I am truly helping them tell their story, something I'm so passionate about doing. I simply loved this newborn session. Oliver is such a perfect little bundle, and the light in their home was delicious. Not to mention, Mr. Big Brother Parker was quite the character, insisting on his moment (s) in the spotlight. Melissa and Will, congrats again on the arrival of your sweet boy. Thank you for the honour of capturing so many special milestones along your journey! xo

A note about the suitcase photo below - I don't typically take posed prop shots with newborns, but this vintage suitcase was featured in Will and Melissa's wedding decor and means a lot to them. When I saw Oliver sleeping so soundly, I thought - hey, why not make an exception? I'm so glad we did because how cute is he curled up on that little suitcase?! Have no fear, mom was close by the whole time, and was cropped out. Safety first!