I met this family almost one year ago. The girls had just come home the NICU and were ready for their close-up. They were 14 weeks old and sweet as can be. They were also my first set of newborn triplets to photograph…talk about a workout!
During a recent session with my triplet babyplanners (seen here), I learned that one of the girls from that session almost year ago was sick. Very sick. I emailed their mom, asking if I could come a document the time they have left as a family of 5. There really isn’t any way of knowing how long Piper, their biggest at birth, has left on this Earth and I couldn’t imagine what this family is feeling right now. All I know, is that creating memories through the lens is my purpose in life, and that every family deserves to have their moments captured.
So yesterday I headed out to Dallas to see the girls – now a little over a year old. I couldn’t believe how big they had gotten! Andi and Bella are everywhere – crawling, crusing, laughing, and showing off their two bottom teeth. Piper is in a word…stunning. She has the most perfect Angelina-Jolie-lips and eyelashes that go on forever. I couldn’t stop photographing all the details that make her, her.
If you are the praying type – like me – then please do me the favor of keeping Piper on your heart. And pray for her family, that they might feel God’s hand and find the strength they need during this time. I know I will be.
Mom and Dad, thank you so much for having me out yesterday. For letting me spend the afternoon capturing your girls…your three gorgeous girls.
andi
bella
bella
andi and piper
piper
piper
I love you…we love you too Piper…
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Oh, Melissa… stunning images of such a beautiful set of children!! Their sweet little Piper is in my thoughts and prayers.
I love these “a day in the life of” portraits. How sweet of the family to allow others to share in their day. You did a great job Melissa.
Such gorgeous little girls. My thoughts will be with little Piper and her sweet family.
You have captured this family so beautifully. I will be praying for them and their sweet baby Piper.
Oh, these girls are just so precious and gorgeous! I love these lifestyle portraits you captured of this family. They are all so beautiful, but my heart melted seeing Andi looking at her big sister Piper. Oh so very sweet! Piper and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You have beautifully captured this family. My heart goes out to them for what they’re going through, and they are in my prayers!
These are beautiful as always Melissa! What a wonderful gift you’ve given this family. I’ll be sending lots of prayers up for them.
there is so much love in these photos. you did a beautiful job, melissa.
Oh, she is just so, so beautiful! They all are. My heart goes out to this family.
I remember being with you as you captured the first moments of these beautiful little girls made their way home. I will keep all of them in my prayers. You have such an amazing heart to give these memories to these families that they will have forever. Continue to do what you do!
i am beyond smitten with all 3 of them and will continue to pray for God to hold each and every one of them in His Hands through all of this. love each image m
What I love about these photos is that they capture everyday life as well as the miracle of children. Not to mention that I am a biased friend of the Younglove family! Melissa, thank you for blessing them with your talent.
Thank you for capturing this beautiful family. While I have never met Geof, Belinda or the triplets, my heart aches for their family. I know them through the eyes and love of Donna, Geof’s mother, Belinda’s mother in law, and the sweet triplets grandmother. I have fallen in love with these girls through the many pictures we have been giving the privilege of viewing by their grandmother! Our thoughts, prayers and love are with them daily.
Wonderful pictures of 3 beautiful little girls. I am a friend of the Younglove family and I thank you very much for doing this for the them. Piper and her family are always in my prayers.
Melissa you have such a special gift for capturing some of the most inspiring people. They will all be in my prayers.