Today we had a fabulous, fun-filled family session (say that three times fast) with a client that I am always proud to say is one of my favorites. This little one has conquered great odds, and the fact that she is here today to even have a session is no small miracle.
I first heard about Audrey through Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Her mommy’s best friend contacted me before she was born to see if I would be available to photograph her at the hospital should she not survive. Of course I said yes.
I never did get to do this session, something for which I will be forever grateful.
Instead, a few months later she was home, and to celebrate her life we arranged a session
This is still one of my favorite prints of all time, and one that I display with pride in our viewing room. I plan on always having it up, to remind me of this small miracle.
A few months after that we met, yet again, to turn her precious face into one of the cutest billboards in Dallas.
I was bummed to not have been able to squeeze them in during the Christmas rush, but we made up that today.
And boy, Audrey sure has come a long way since that first time I met her. For starters, she is no longer the sleepy, cooperative newborn. This girl has some spunk!
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Oh Jen! Stories like this can brighten the worst of days – thanks for bringing a little light and hope into an otherwise crummy morning. Boy is it good to look beyond myself and praise God for his miracles!
Love this family! I have followed them on their blog ever since you had her newborn session! Such a special little girl and amazing family!
Love this family! I have followed their story (on her blog) ever since you had her newborn session. What a special little girl and amazing family!
beautiful! and congratulations!
This family is one of my favorite online families–love the pictures! My daughter was born with the same birth defect as AJ and met her mom because of that reason.
Your photography is amazing and makes me so jealous of the wonderful families who live in Texas and get such beautiful pictures.
I have never seen such amazing photos – I too wish you lived closer.
Those Millers – what can you say?? They are truly amazing.
Keep up the unbelievable work!!!