those that follow us regularly know that this post is a little out of the norm. I’m not a portrait photographer… I wish I could do ALL types of photography but I have come to realize that it was a super smart business decision to become a specialist in “Weddings” 4 years ago. However, I still love being able to use photography as a way to bless our friends!! I could go buy our expecting friends something off of their registry but a little maternity shoot would be way more fun!! Jim and Chyrie are expecting their first baby in July! We cannot WAIT to welcome little baby Sell into the world and I’m so thankful that despite their busy schedule and ours,
we were able to find an evening to head out to the field for some portraits! We love these two (or should I say THREE?!) and we’re so thankful for their friendship! They have been so loving and welcoming to us ever since we moved to Richmond and my only complaint is that we don’t see them enough! (Which is totally our fault!) We love grabbing dinner or going on walks with these two and the puppies. Pretty soon, our walks will be including a stroller!! They’re having a little boy and he was the size of a pineapple during the shoot so we HAD to take some pineapple shots! :) Enjoy meeting our sweet friends today get excited! Chyrie has great style! I love all of these!! xoxoxo
Oh this has to be one of my favorites!!! 
Love!
So beautiful! 
Chy you’re so cute!!
I love ALL of these!!!
Chyrie if I look anything CLOSE to how amazing you look while being pregnant one day, I’ll be thrilled!!
Favorites!!
Wowsers! Stunning! 
Another favorite!!
Chy you’re glowing!! So beautiful!!
Little baby Toms! 
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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