After the ceremony and the dancing, the presents and the honeymoon, the journey of your love story continues. A new home, new habits, some new date nights, and lots of new adventures. Before you can even start breathing into your new life, six months passes with the clink of champagne over a homemade dinner and a midnight movie. By the time the first anniversary arrives, your lives have begun to fit themselves together. Like a big, soft chair next to a warm fireplace, you begin to melt into the comfort of being together. This is when it starts getting good, my friends. After a bit of time to work out your new existence around another person, the fiery love you shared during the excitement of starting a life together starts to transform into deep passion. Then deep passion becomes intense adoration. This lovely adoration for each other will be your companion for the rest of your time together.
I love being a small witness to the lives that our previous couples share together. To be a part of their continued journeys is such an honor and a blessing for us. We photographed Eran and Kelly's Fourth of July wedding back in 2007, and at their three year anniversary their first baby boy, Jude, was born. I was so excited when Kelly asked us to come photograph some newborn portraits of Jude. We don't photograph babies very often, but when it comes to one of our favorite past couples, we just couldn't pass this up!
Kelly looks absolutely gorgeous for just having her first baby.
There is nothing more precious that a new father, especially when it's someone as sweet as Eran.
Jude is ADORABLE! Look at that little hand!
I don't think I've ever seen Eran without his Vans.
So cute.
I loved their Chargers bear. Go Bolts!
Absolutely precious.
The theme of their adorable nursery was definitely books, books, books - and I just might steal the whole idea because it was SO CUTE! PS I'm stealing it when I'm actually going to have a baby... which won't be for another few years. Phew! Let's not begin that rumor!
They definitely had all of my favorite books, too.
Ha! The top left photo is me testing my light for Jude, so Jeff gave me a little model. LOL.
I loved that they hung little baby clothes and sonograms by clothespins within some empty picture frames. What a cute idea.
What a peaceful baby.
I absolutely love these two!
Tiny hands and tiny toes.
Eran and Kelly: Thanks for sharing your little Jude with us! We are so excited for this part of your journey together and you guys are going to be AWESOME parents! Love you guys!
Hugs,
Erin
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Laurie Howard - Erin & Jeff,
“WOW” is truly all I can say…..
“WOW” when I look at your beautiful, amazing, timeless, classic, fun images. “WOW” when I see all of the valuable advice and instruction you both so freely share with people out there that you do not even know. It takes time to post the information you give…..and it is all in an effort to help someone else.
WOW” when I read how you both connect so effortlessly with your clients. I can tell that you find something wonderful in each person you photograph.
“WOW” when I read how REAL you both are; so willing to share your true selves to others. There is no other word than “WOW” when I think of you both. The Lord has blessed you both…..and blessed your business. You thrive because you help others thrive.
Okay – I do have one question that I would like to ask if you do not mind: (I think I already know the answer, but I am still curious!)
What do you both wear when you photograph a wedding?
Some photographers wear all black, some wear what they would normally wear if they were attending a wedding, some dress casual, some dress strictly for comfort. If I had to guess, I would say you both dress as though you are either attending a wedding or you go a step down and go for a business casual look. Am I right??? Am I close???
Thank you for answering and thank you for ALL that you share. I know I will be saying “WOW” alot more as I continue to follow your blog. You both inspire me every single day!
Hugs!
Laurie Howard
Birmingham, AL
Chrissy Hyde - OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!! how beautiful he is…ya done good Kelly and Eran!!! God Bless!!! Love ya’ xoxoxo
Susan Clarke - Pictures are beautiful. The new family looks so happy……. Jude is beautiful.
Shelle James - Adorable baby…and family! thank you for sharing these pictures. Congratulations!
millie christensen - Thanks for sending the pictures. How special to be able to see the little one with mom and Dad. What a beautiful family.
Kristin Long - Jude is adorable and the pictures look great!
Roz Thomas - These pictures are so precious. What an adorable little baby.
So happy for you.
Cathy Gallagher - Wow, these are great! Jeff & Erin you outdid yourselves again by capturing the natural beauty of Eran, Kelly & Jude in the comforts of their home. Thank you for a job well done!
oneshotbeyond - super fun series! I love the casual vibe and bright color scheme!
anjuli paschall - these pictures are making me want to have another baby! i can’t look at them anymore!! sweet baby jude.