Christmas in Alabama with the Oliver Family

This family. I have been honored to share in Andrea and Michael's first year as parents as I've photographed their maternity session and Alice's sweet face when she was a few weeks old. Now, here they are and little Alice is already 6 months old and developing her own personality.

Words don't come easy when I reflect on how beautiful it has been to watch Andrea ease into her role as a mother to Alice, and juggle loving her husband, their dogs and their family. It's almost like Alice has always been a part of Andrea and Michael's life.. since they met in middle school. Not to mention how thankful I am that Andrea and I have reconnected this year through this medium.

Being a photographer is one of the greatest joys of my life because I get to walk beside amazing people like the Olivers. Without my camera, I wouldn't have been able to witness precious moments, or develop sweet friendships.

I know you'll love looking through these warm, Christmas-y, woodsy photos. Because what makes them the most beautiful is the hearts of the people (and LUNA!) inside them.