When you are searching for new locations at which to take photos…

It helps if you have a friend that is 40 weeks pregnant who can come with.

Be careful that you take her someplace safe.

Make sure you avoid water and slippery streams. You don’t want to make her fall.

And stay away from sharp rocks and steep inclines.

Because obviously pregnant women are weak and frail.

And they should only be allowed to walk on wild flowers and plush red carpet.

Because we wouldn’t want the world to see how strong, capable, and glorious pregnant women truly are. :)

Every family has a story.

Sometimes, when it’s your own story, it’s hard to see it until someone else captures it for you.

You may not notice the little ways you smile at your husband. (Some of us even scowl - oops! #honesty)

You may not notice the way your daughter throws her head back when she belly laughs.

You may not notice how close they stay by each other when they roam a giant field.

And you may not notice how beautiful and real your family is - midst all the imperfections you see on a daily basis.

But it’s yours. And that makes your story beautiful.

Heather and Eric, oh my goodness look at those colors shine! We could NOT have picked a better day to do your spring photos, and we could not have invited the sun to show up in a more lovely way. Thanks for sharing your family with me and letting me tell your story! Enjoy!! :)