Prayer + Patience = baby *j*

She scooped him up in her arms...safe, content and secure.  He yawned that wonderful baby yawn.  She glowed.  This was the answer to her prayer...her desire that spawned more than a year ago... 

I have known Keith and Michelle for almost the same amount of time I've lived in Great Falls.  Michelle is a keeper.  You know what I mean?  A friend that I could call for anything.  A friend that, even though I may not have talked to for a month, can call and pick up where we left off...like no time went by at all.  So when I found out that her family had been chosen.  Nay, destined to adopt baby *j*, I was ecstatic!!!  This family and baby *j* are perfect for each other!  He even has red hair like his big brother :)  

Michelle, you deserve this more than anyone I know.  You are beautiful and you glow when you're around him.  He is the perfect addition to your family and is truly blessed to be able to call you "Mommy."

She has lady bug tattoos to represent her children and is adding a 3rd

Look!  baby*j* is pointing to where he wants his :)

Has anyone seen these before?  Too funny and awesome!

They're called pee pee tee pees...would've been nice it

I had these when my boys were infants...

I think this is my favorite of the family pics...I tried something different and focused on their feet.  I love the softness of the image to match the intimacy of the moment

 Speaking of feet...

Baby *j* {sneak peek}

What is it with babies lovin' me so much that they don't want to sleep?  It doesn't matter for this little guy...he is so precious awake too :)  More sweet pictures to go with the sweet story later...

The Youngs {family}

You probably remember my dear little Drew and his baby sister I had sessions with in the past.  Well I finally got to do a family session with the whole caboodle.  I always love hangin' out with my buddy Drew.  I'm so honored that these guys keep comin' back to me for their pictures...Drew is very comfortable in front of my camera now.  I love that he trusts me when I take his little hand and go to a cool spot to shoot.  He's got it down.  And his sister isn't far behind...she was quite content stuffing the wonderfully textured tutu in her mouth for exploration.  LOVE IT!  OK...so here they are...all of 'em...Ali Brown presents....the Young Family :)

The red chair returns...upon request :)

He's gettin' so big

Gracie & Lucy

Melissa contacted me a couple of weeks ago wanting a session of her two little girlies.  She has a special surprise for Daddy on Father's Day :)  I seriously almost baby-napped Lucy she was so precious!  Fun loving Gracie kept me on my toes...I LOVE the energy that children have!  So I took them to a couple spots one being a flippin' awesome new location I found...the only drawback was that it was stinky.  We even got Melissa in a few shots too!  

I love her smile :)

I told you she was flippin' adorable!!!

Baby *M*

This little girl did not want to wait for me...Her mamma and I were so excited about the birth session but while I was in Florida, she just had to make an appearance...early!  So here she is in all her new baby skin glory.  She was wide awake too...wouldn't sleep a wink for us ;)  I have a feeling that nothing is going to stop her in this world.  You've got big things ahead for you sweet baby...

Baby *L*

Me????  A mentor???  

Those were my thoughts when I was asked...A friend of mine had a girl in her church who needed a photography mentor for her senior thesis.  I didn't know if I could be much help...but I was totally willing to give any advice I could.  Tiffany, the senior who I've been mentoring, wanted me to come along for a session she had scheduled with our mutual friend. 

Subject:  adorable 6 month old baby boy 

I could just eat him up!!!  His little legs were so chunky :)

I couldn't resist not taking his picture so it was a good thing that Tiffany said she learned alot by watching me be a crazy woman with my camera...we were like paparazzi shooting away. 

Good times...