I love it when my clients are adventurous! I have been documenting Caras journey to twins for a while now (how has it been 25 weeks already?!?!) and a loooong time ago we had planned her maternity session for late January.

I know Cara pretty well and know that she falls on the more adventurous side, so when I suggested we get a long flowy maternity gown and head out to Red Rock canyon, she was all IN!

Due to the way the canyon is situated, we had to go early in the morning for the best light. That meant we were up and at 'em at around 7am. In January! Luckily we live in a relatively warm place so it wasn't freezing FREEZING, but it was still cold. I think somewhere in the 40's. We brought blankets and robes to keep this pretty mamma in between shots.

Her hubby and my hubby were there as assistants and I got a shot of them holding their bellies too! Ha! They were very helpful carrying stools and ladders and Caras husband was a fantastic material tosser!

Cara was such a trooper and I really think we created some magical images!

Later that day we got together with her two little girls (Yes, she is soon to have FOUR kiddos!) and did some maternity shots with the whole family. I love that we have been able to commemorate this incredibly special time in this growing families life!

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Holy Moly how has this month gone by so fast! My first of two upcoming workshops is in ONE week from today!!

I began following Amy and Jordan last year after seeing Jordan link to one of their blog posts in a FB group that we are both members of. I kind of got sucked into their blog because they have so much awesome and juicy information about all things photography and their personalities are just so vibrant and lovely!! I was really impressed with how they integrated their Christian faith into their online presence as well. So much so that I actually sent them an email to tell them so!

And you know what?

They wrote back!!

I was honestly shocked. When you follow people online sometimes they become almost celebrity like to you and to get a response from them (same day too I believe) was just so impressive. Here were these busy, popular, knowledgeable photographers taking time out of their day to respond to my dinky little email.

We've corresponded a bit since then through blog comments, instagram etc...and I've watched their journey throughout the year and how God has blessed them and their business in big ways. I may have even had some (ok MANY) jealous thoughts about all of the awesome things they have gotten to do this year. Three weeks all over Europe? Conferences and retreats with Katelyn James and Zack and Jody? PHOTOGRAPHING Zack and Jody???? Flying all over the country photographing wedding after wedding??? C'mon!! I want that life! =)

Through all of it they remain humble and honest and constantly inspire many others around them with their passion for education. When they announced their workshop a few days before Black Friday, it was something I instantly knew I had to do. They live only one state over and I could drive there in half a day. I didn't even have to convince Paul when I told him about it, he was on board right away.

Despite some technical glitches the morning of registration (they had to open a 2nd workshop b/c of overwhelming demand!!) I was able to grab a spot right away and have literally been counting down the days since.

One week.

EEEEKKKK!!!

Stay tuned for a recap!