Nadine is 1!

This was my third session with sweet baby Nadine, and my how she has grown! She is a firecracker, full of laughter and squeals and so much excitement for life in general. She wanted to go, go, go, and while she's not quite walking yet, she kept me moving. I love watching little ones grow through their first year, and it's been so fun watching Nadine become her own little self. Can't wait to see what year two holds! Check out Nadine's newborn session here and her six-month session here. Don't you just love her?

Happy birthday, Campbell {Dallas Birth Photographer}

Campbell arrived in an unexpected manner, and every bit of his miraculous little self was so anticipated and loved from the start. Being a part of welcoming him meant capturing such tangible expressions of love that these photos make my eyes water. He is surely destined for greatness. Here are a few photos from his birth:

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Seniors. Besties.

They've known each other since they were two, these beautiful girls. I've known them that long as well. They are world changers. Big dreamers. Talented. Lovely. Destined for greatness. Doing their senior photos meant looking into the eyes of these young women and seeing a hopeful future. They are full of life and light. I love these images. All seniors should book their sessions with their best friend. So fun.

Introducing Rowan!

Rowan brought a whole lot of newborn handsomeness and personality to his session. He ate and slept and hardly cried. He didn't mind his big sister's toddler attempts at gentleness. He made his mom and dad beam with love, love, love. It was an honor to do these photographs to celebrate the arrival of a much-wanted little man.

Baby Ché and Little Miss Luci {Bellingham Baby Photographer}

Baby Ché is my best friend's little guy, and he is all smiles and laughs, truly one of the happiest babies I've ever met. I spent a few days visiting Bellingham in January and got to do a few photos during our visit. Big sister Luci wasn't feeling a hundred percent, so I'm glad she let me take a few of her too. That said, I adore these kiddos, and their mama is a treasure of a friend. It's such fun to get to know your friends' little ones, and getting to photograph them on top of that makes me so thankful. Here are a few photos from our visit.

Winter Wedding in Whistler

A tiny, gorgeous, perfect wedding in the middle of a frozen lake in Whistler, British Colombia... The bride braved the cold in her Hunter boots. The groom beamed as he slid across the icy lake to say his vows. Spanish vows and tequila shots, a woodsy walk and a mountainous backdrop. It was heaven. I was the second photographer for my dear friend Anastasia Chomlack (how amazing is her work?!?), and we marveled at the beauty of the day. I'm so excited to share these images.

Project Life 365: Insta-Goodness Week 1

Last year I did a 366 (leap year) photo project on Instagram. I posted a photo a day. This year, my friend and fellow photographer Joni Champion mentioned she planned to do Project Life 365 as a daily photo challenge. The project is different from last year's challenge, in that the website gives daily photo assignments, meaning there's a bit of planning involved to capture each daily photo. I *plan* to share my photos here, but I am not sure I'll honestly be able to keep up. That said, I'm sharing the first week of photos now. If you want to follow me on Instagram, you can find me at eblinn. Week 1: 1/1 resolution 1/2 you_today 1/3 optimistic 1/4 graceful 1/5 view 1/6 still_life 1/7 simplicity

Eli

A few minutes with an old friend's brand new boy (and a couple of shots of one proud big sister). Eli charmed his sleepy little self right into my heart. It's quiet around here for a couple of weeks, and I'm enjoying the time while gearing up for a busy 2013. It's not too early to book your spring session.

Happy Birthday Adelaide {Dallas Birth Photographer}

A white Christmas, a rarity in DFW, marked Adelaide's birthday. She arrived just as the rain turned to snow, and it was an unexpectedly beautiful way to celebrate Christmas. Her mama was amazing, and her daddy was so proud to meet his tiny girl.

Friends

A windy afternoon with five ladies who journey through life together. Their friendships are beautiful to witness, and I love that they booked a photo shoot to celebrate the gifts they've been given in each other.

Introducing Cooper! {Frisco Newborn Photographer}

Cooper, sweet little man, so anticipated (see his mama's maternity photos here), so loved on arrival (see his birth photos here) and so right at home during his newborn session. This was the most wide-eyed newborn I've photographed to date, but that doesn't mean he stayed awake the whole time. I love the collection of photos that will make up Cooper's newborn session, and I love that his furry friends posed as well. This is a family whose story I have been a part of since before his mom and dad were married, and that makes my day as a photographer, seeing these ongoing stories of love lived out. Welcome to the world, Cooper. It's so good to have you here.

The Days They'll Remember

Sessions like this one make me think these boys will remember days like this. Running and kissing and playing with Mom and Dad at the trail just down the road from their house. Sessions like this one are the ones I love most. Simple love and easy laughs while a family lives life to the fullest- in front of my camera- together.

Happy Birthday Cooper {Frisco Birth Photographer}

On December 11, I witnessed the miracle of Cooper Robert's birth. His mama's story is hers to tell, but I'll just say she was a champion. Cooper arrived wide-eyed and content, to hugs and kisses and love. And the world seemed a better place with this 8 pound, 8 ounce baby's presence. I photographed Cooper's parents' engagement session, wedding, gender reveal and maternity sessions. Seeing a couple I've known throughout their story become a family made me so excited for this birth, and these photos make me laugh and cry. Happy birthday, Cooper!

Moosin' Around

The kids in this family? Melt your heart adorable. Just a quick sneak peek, as holiday ordering is keeping me busy. I couldn't wait to share these, though. They make me remember why I love my job.

Family Photo Fun!

It's the end of the year, and I'm wrapping up photo sessions. It was so fun to finally do this session. We had to reschedule from earlier this fall, and they picked a perfect day and showed up with enthusiastic kiddos who were up for anything. Just a quick sneak peek, as I need to get their gallery done so they have photos in time for Christmas...

Happy Day

Every bit of this session was full of life, and little Miss C is a giggle box of seven-year-old proportions (read: she laughs A LOT and contagiously). Every bit of this session reminded me of how I love photographing families (as they are) and why (because they're beautiful).

Six Months is the Best Age

It's when sitting is brand new and smiles are big. Mom and dad are well-loved and familiar. And this little guy reminded me of all the reasons why I love photographing babies at this age. A quick sneak peek today...

Francie and Blythe

I feel so honored when my friends ask me to photograph their kids. I have been doing photos of this crew since Francie was born. She is talkative and opinionated and sweet. And Blythe is full of wide-eyed wonder at the whole world. I love how a morning at the park translates to a few moments captured permanently. Life is sweet, and so much goodness shines through.

Betsy Claire Comes to Texas

My sweet niece, almost 12-weeks-old in these photographs, came to visit! She is much loved and so stinkin' beautiful. I am missing her kissable face. That last photograph? My new favorite.

Brooke and Cliff are Married {Austin Wedding Photographer}

The most incredible love birds got married, and I got to photograph their wedding. Brooke and Cliff's day was perfection, and I so struggled to narrow the selections to blog. Isn't this pair fabulous together?