baby shiloh | asheville, nc

A few years ago I got called to a Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep session; precious twin boys, one cradled in his parents’ arms, still and silent, and the other up in the NICU. The feelings of grief were so thick and yet there was still joy somehow woven throughout it all. I will never forget the love and the tears dripping down this mama and daddy’s faces, and the gentle way they placed them both in the basinet for their first and last pictures together. Hudson and Everest. I never forgot them.

To my delight this year, I heard from this dear family, pregnant with their third child, and they so graciously invited me into their home to capture him in his first days. They said to have me capture all three of their boys would be so special. Oh it did my heart good to see them, to feel the warmth of their home, to see Everest jumping around like all toddlers do. The moments were full. Full of gratitude, of overflowing love, full of laughter and energy (Everest is quite the character). Still in the midst of full life with two tiny ones, Hudson was so very missed.

I left feeling so full, so grateful to be a witness to the joys and sorrows of this life. I cherish each picture we made together and rejoice in the birth of sweet Shiloh. Welcome sweet little brother, you are so loved.