I can say with great confidence that taking maternity pictures for Nicole and Kevin will be one of my most favorite memories in all my years doing photography. Nicole and I have been friends for 15 years. We met during freshman year of high school and have been more like family, it seems, for even longer if that’s possible. Nicole is the kind of person that just radiates light wherever she goes. She’s not afraid to talk to anyone and can calm nerves and light up a room with just her smile. I’ve seen her wear many hats over the years: Prom Queen, worship leader, bride, dental hygienist and many more. But this new role she’s about to embrace may just outshine them all- “mother.”
With her hand in his (and my camera in mine), Sand Key Park was ours for the taking. Kevin and Nicole’s session was sprinkled with so many small intimate moments, eskimo kisses on the rock wall, hand-holding down sandy trails and dancing on the shoreline as the sun went down. Nicole was glowing, not just the way many pregnant women do, but even brighter. This night was special, no doubt. A celebration of life; of the love they have together and anticipation of new life and adventures to come. We can’t wait to meet you, baby Elijah.
