I've been looking forward to sharing this blog for a long time now. Like, long before this beautiful baby was born, long before these maternity photos were taken, and actually... long before Heather was even pregnant with little 'Baby Boo'! I didn't know it would be this specific story, or this little boy... and I didn't know the journey Heather and Doug would be on to get to this point. But photographing our amazing friends on their road to parenthood has been a true privilege... a mini Richardson has always been highly anticipated and desired! It hasn't been an easy road to get there, but it's been a journey full of growth, faith, strength and peace.
I am soooo happy to share that this adorable little man... Isaac Sebastian Richardson... joined the big wide world at 9:55pm on Christmas Day!! The most precious all of gifts and an answer to prayer, this little blessing came in the most beautiful, calm fashion weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
And he is DIVINE. Really divine. And guess what?! He's also my Godson!! I am soooo honoured to have another little man as an important part of my life, and Liam and I are excited to be journeying through parenthood with Heather and Doug. We just adore this family so much.
I am soooo happy to share that this adorable little man... Isaac Sebastian Richardson... joined the big wide world at 9:55pm on Christmas Day!! The most precious all of gifts and an answer to prayer, this little blessing came in the most beautiful, calm fashion weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
And he is DIVINE. Really divine. And guess what?! He's also my Godson!! I am soooo honoured to have another little man as an important part of my life, and Liam and I are excited to be journeying through parenthood with Heather and Doug. We just adore this family so much.
You've probably seen these guys (from The Heather and Doug Records) gracing the blog many times before. We became really good friends in our first year of business, and our friendship has deepened as we have journeyed through the ups and downs of life together. It just so happened that we got pregnant only 5 weeks apart at the end of 2014, and going through pregnancy together was just another of the fun adventures in our books! But in early 2015, when Heather was 24 weeks pregnant, we found out the heart-wrenching news that their beautiful daughter, April, had passed away.
This was so unbelievably heart-breaking, and such a huge shock. It was also, however, the beginning of a beautiful journey of acceptance, peace, love, and trust. Heather and Doug carried so much grace throughout their loss, and we were again blown away by the peace of God that surrounded them during such a difficult time.
Thankfully, they were blessed with another pregnancy at just the right time, and this beautiful bump - little Baby Boo - was, of course, so cherished and adored throughout the entire 9 months! This pregnancy was filled with mixed emotions - hopes, dreams, and the occasional fears. But they also had an underlying peace that all would be ok, as they were surrounded in love by their God, their families, and their friends.
This was so unbelievably heart-breaking, and such a huge shock. It was also, however, the beginning of a beautiful journey of acceptance, peace, love, and trust. Heather and Doug carried so much grace throughout their loss, and we were again blown away by the peace of God that surrounded them during such a difficult time.
Thankfully, they were blessed with another pregnancy at just the right time, and this beautiful bump - little Baby Boo - was, of course, so cherished and adored throughout the entire 9 months! This pregnancy was filled with mixed emotions - hopes, dreams, and the occasional fears. But they also had an underlying peace that all would be ok, as they were surrounded in love by their God, their families, and their friends.
I had the pleasure of photographing Heather and Doug at one of their favourite locations just out of Christchurch when Heather was 35 weeks! These two are amongst the most passionate, vivacious couples I've ever known... they overflow with love for life!
This girl! Sooooo gorgeous! She just glamorously waltzed her way through pregnancy...
If you know Heather and Doug at all, you will know they LOVE rainbows and colour. And in the middle of our shoot, out came a beautiful rainbow... full of colour and promises, especially for their rainbow baby.
Eli and I made our way back to Dunedin knowing that the next time we saw Heather, she would be holding a beautiful baby in her arms! We had no idea if this bundle was a boy or a girl, but we sure knew he or she would be one gorgeous child.
And then 3 weeks after Christmas, we found ourselves in Christchurch again, having amazing newborn cuddles with a brand new BOY! The joy on his parents faces could be read a mile away and the love for him just filled their house.
And then 3 weeks after Christmas, we found ourselves in Christchurch again, having amazing newborn cuddles with a brand new BOY! The joy on his parents faces could be read a mile away and the love for him just filled their house.
Seeing Heather and Doug as parents was just so right. I've never seen them so content - just staring, doting, and smiling at their little dude.
And that nose, it's just a little irresistible!
100% perfectly and wonderfully made.
Heather & Doug - seeing Isaac in your arms just makes us SO happy! You are incredible parents... we are so excited about watching Isaac grow and learn and develop into a beautiful boy, and so super happy to do life alongside you as parents (albeit sometimes over skype!). We also want to honour his big sister in heaven, April Victoria Rose, and the wonderful place she has in your family.
Isaac is very blessed to be born into your family - we know that you will tackle the challenges of parenting head-on, and that you will give him an abundance of love and wonderful experiences throughout his life. We can't wait to have sooooo many more amazing adventures with you guys, and to watch wee Eli and wee Isaac grow up as buddies (whether they like it or not!)!
Loads of love and hugs, and plenty of smooches for my wee Godson xoxoxo
Isaac is very blessed to be born into your family - we know that you will tackle the challenges of parenting head-on, and that you will give him an abundance of love and wonderful experiences throughout his life. We can't wait to have sooooo many more amazing adventures with you guys, and to watch wee Eli and wee Isaac grow up as buddies (whether they like it or not!)!
Loads of love and hugs, and plenty of smooches for my wee Godson xoxoxo