About two months ago I started following a blog about the Sullivan Family .  Nine months ago Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer, at only 28 it was hard news for she and her husband Brad to take, but they chose to follow their faith through Sara’s diagnosis and treatment.  They were pregnant, with what they would soon learn was a sweet baby girl…there were important choices to be made about Sara’s treatment during the pregnancy.  Again trusting in the Lord they continued treatment and close monitoring of their sweet daughter.  For the last three week’s of Sara’s pregnancy she was on bed rest, but it didn’t deter her or her husband Brad’s faith.  Their baby girl, Chloe Grace entered the world six weeks early…spent a week in the NICU and then was released so her mother and father could take her home.  Sara was able to spend two amazing days at home will Chloe.  Brad will tell you it was the happiest he had ever seen his wife.  On September 17th Sara began having seizures, which in the hospital were diagnosed as post-partum angiopathy.  Four days later, Sara was pronounced brain dead, just a few days shy of her 29th birthday.

Brad and Chloe are adjusting to life as a family of two.  She is certainly keeping him on his toes, and she is also an amazing source of strength for him during this time of grief.  What amazes me most about this family, is their testament to their faith.  Never once during Sara’s 9 month battle did it waver, they were tested when Chloe had to spend time in the NICU, and yet it held strong…and even now as each day passes since Sara went to be with the Lord, Brad’s faith remains steadfast.  God has brought a lot of rain into their home in the last 9 months, but circumstances can’t possibly change who they are in Him.  What an inspiring and humbling testament of faith.

Brad and Chloe made the trip to Dallas this week, as they will be running in the Race for a Cure in honor of Sara on Saturday, and I had the amazing pleasure of spending the day with them.  Capturing sweet 6 pound Chloe, who shares her mother’s eyes, and Brad together.  A complete honor.  I look forward to capturing Chloe throughout her first year, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives.

Holy beautiful family!  I have this client, whose twins daughters are seen here pretty often, who has sent me so many referrals over the last two years…I owe her *BIG* time for this family tonight.    I was so excited when they got out of the car, not only are they gorgeous, but they were dressed awesome too! 

They needed so little direction, it made the shoot easy, and their images – stunning!!  I am so excited to work on this gallery.  Thanks for coming out tonight and for totally rockin’ it!

Also, keep an eye on the blog in November.  I’ve got some new casting calls that will be announced then!

I love sessions where the clients are up for anything, totally understand my wacky ways, and let me do whatever I want!! Sunrise on the deck of a parking garage…kisses and whispers in the middle of downtown…giggles and some heavy leaning in an alley…using an old adandoned warehouse for some funk…you get the idea!  Plus, Kelly got up this morning to have her hair and makeup professionally done before the shoot…this girl meant business, and these two totally rocked it!

Meet Kelly and Robert.  In January I’ll be capturing their wedding, but today I had the pleasure of documenting their love…so, stinkin’ cute together!  Thanks for the laughs…I hope the cake tasting was yummy!! Can’t wait to see you all again soon!

sunrise…

isn’t the light devine?

seriously, so pretty!! Kelly’s makeup artist did a fabulous job!!

this forehead to forehead shot has become an MZP e-session signature…love it!

the alley – the light was great, and for my photog friends this was shot at 1.6 *swoon*

love the details…how they hold eachother’s hands when they think I’m only taking pictures of their faces.

and finally, a shot of their shoes…such an important accessory and these two nailed it!

Hope you love them…talk soon!

Today I had the chance to finish a newborn session that was started two weeks ago!  We got a ton of great shots from the first half of the session, but I went back for a few more with Grandma who just came in town, as well as some more classic MZP style photography.  She was an all-star for the hour I invaded their house today.

On a side note, this family has faced a very unexpected passing of an important member of the family over the weekend.  I know they would be grateful for any prayers you can say for them as they begin the journey of healing.

My best friend’s daughter is turning one next week…surely you remember this sweet little one?

We needed a few shots to display at her party – snagged a few to share with you all!  Her full one year session is coming up soon, I can’t wait!