I have been friends with Daphanie since the fifth or sixth grade.  I have been lucky enough to play dolls with her as a child, learn how to drive with her as a teenager, see her fall competely in love with her hubby Joe as an adult, and now add to her family with a sweet baby girl this fall.  I can honestly say that I thought Erica would be an only child, so obviously I was TOTALLY elated when Daphanie told me the pregnancy news!  The day of the session there was a 80% chance of rain, so we bumped up the the shoot time and went for it!  We met everybody at ”the farm,” and when Daphanie stepped out of the car Jennifer and I squealed – LOVED her dress!  Cute fashion + an even cuter belly = fun maternity!  Erica and Joe were precious, loving up on Daphanie’s tummy - the emotion was so authentic and awesome we couldn’t help but take great shots!  Then it became REALLY clear that our “chance of rain” was going to be more than just a chance – the storm was creeping up on us throughout the entire session!  The whipping wind and darkening sky added so much drama and depth to the photos…  We ran for cover before the clouds opened up, and THEN had the awesome idea to put Daphanie, bare belly and all, out in the pouring rain!  (The images are UHmazing – and for Joe’s eyes only!)  ; ) Daphanie, thank you so much for all your years of friendship and for trusting us to photograph this moment in your life. We hope you enjoy your sneak peek and can’t wait for you to see the whole collection!

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