Preview of Coming Attractions: Lily Eckert

I met Rachael and Aaron almost a year before their wedding. They were recently engaged and looking for a photographer.  It was readily apparent as we spoke that Aaron and Rachael were a great pair. Rachael’s fun personality, and gentle nature I found to be instantly endearing. And Aaron’s flair for the romantic, and eagerness to help others gave him the “night in shining armor” persona that would make any girl fall head over heals.  They showed me pictures from their trip to Hawaii where Aaron proposed. In some of the shots Rachael was literally jumping for joy! I knew right away they would be a fun pair to photograph.

The wedding day came and  both were a bundle of nerves! It was so sweet to see the pure excitement in their eyes as they prepared to walk down the isle. Through the ceremony both Bride and Groom cried as they said their vows. Everyone that attended was moved by their sweet words.  It was a tender moment that I feel lucky to have witnessed.

Today this happy couple are preparing to welcome a sweet little girl into their life.  How blessed this sweet child will be to have such a kind Father and gentle Mother! And how appropriate that she will be named after a beautiful flower that symbolizes the joy of new life and blooms every spring!

It was my privileged to photograph the next milestone in their family history.  Here are three of my favorite images from our shoot.

I’m looking forward to meeting Lily in person in a few months and taking her first formal portraits of what will most likely be many in the years to come! How grateful I am to have clients like the Eckert’s.  I believe that family is the most important relationships we have and I feel blessed to watch them grow in numbers and love year after year.