Husband kisses his pregnant wife for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography

 

Anticipating their firstborn

Y'all, this right here is a prime example of why I love being marriage and motherhood photographer! I get to help people treasure their emotions as visual memories, especially in life's biggest moments. Tyler and Chelsea excitedly await the birth of their firstborn, a son expected to arrive (on the outside) in July. I got to capture their love, excitement, and anticipation!!! (Blessing: this aligned with my trip back into Nacogdoches, and in between the frequent storms hitting Deep East Texas this Spring, God gave us a non-rainy moment in SFA's Ruby Mize Azalea Garden and Arboretum!!! Less than 15 minutes after we finished, a torrential downpour hit!)

 

Husband kisses his pregnant wife for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Husband and pregnant wife smile at each other for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Expectant couple pose with their dog for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily
Husband hugs his expectant wife for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Husband kisses his pregnant wife for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Expectant mother in a glamorous gown smiles off-camera for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Expectant couple pose with their dog for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily
Expectant mother smiles down at her baby bump for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Expectant mother smiles for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography
Expectant mother smiles down at her baby bump for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photography

 

So, Tyler & Chelsea (and little baby boy)

Like we talked about during the shoot, I loooooove to see y'all's sweetness as y'all eagerly await the birth of your first little baby. The days ahead will be full, and in my experience, it's almost impossible to be totally ready before the time hits. However, like I also said then, I'll say in writing now: I know from experience that children are a gift from God, and He will use this child to fashion you into the father and mother He wants you to be. May you know His love for you and for little baby boy as you enjoy these last few weeks of sweet anticipation!

 

Expecting couple posed on low wall, surrounded by flowers and hugging their dog for a portrait by Memphis photographer Emily Joy Photograpy