Brianne Marie » maternity

Much to say…so little time

breezyb — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:30:43 +0000

I know I’ve neglected my blog. It feels like I’ve lived the last three weeks in warp-speed. First was a trip to St. Augustine, Florida with some besties. It was a part fun, part memorial trip. Then I had a couple days at home before I left for a mission trip to Jamaica…will definitely post more on what I learned! Then this past Friday was a momentous day–it was the 1 year mark. One year since Spencer passed away. His mom summed it up great when she said to me, “You know, I’m just celebrating Spencer’s first birthday in heaven!”. Amen. We had a party at the lake in his honor on Saturday. It was amazing. He is still deeply loved and missed by many.

I suppose the main reason I’ve been blogged out, is because I’m fighting some strange illness. I’ve been SUPER fatigued and have really low blood pressure (85/50) along with a myriad of other symptoms. Please pray for me. I’m going back to the doctor tomorrow. My guess is that it’s hypothyroidism. I just want to feel normal!!!

For today though, I’ll leave you with an amazing maternity session I did a couple weeks past. This couple is expecting there first baby very soon! Little Carter should be here in less than a month! We met on North Campus–a special place to them as they are both UGA graduates! Go Dawgs! Talk about a small world too…her husband, Jeff and I, figured out that we were in the EXACT same major (Sports Med/Athletic Training) and graduated the same year. We weren’t cronies or anything, but we were definitely familiar to each other! Small, small world.

Here are some pictures of the morning.

Athens Maternity Photographer :: Rene

breezyb — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:55:59 +0000

I wanted to challenge myself and see what kind of portraits I could get from any random place. When I went to Escalate Live 2010 in Cali, an amazing wedding photographer, Jerry Ghionis, gave us the charge to slow down and look for the light. So, in hopes of learning and growing, I asked some friends to suggest places to photograph people. I received a couple suggestions…more are welcome!

Rene was kind enough (and brave enough) to help me out on one of my learning experiences! In case you couldn’t tell (because she’s tee-niny) she’s expecting a little babe soon!

ps-can you guess where we were???

Athens Maternity Photographer :: Natalie

breezyb — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:51:14 +0000

Two words: hot.mama. Well…I guess hot.almost.mama.

FYI: Natalie is one of the toughest pregnant chicks I know. She has been working out even into her third trimester. Now, let me clarify, when I say working out…I mean it. As in, she goes to a couple aerobic classes a week–ranging from step & abs to ZUMBA! For those of you that know what Zumba is, you now know how awesome Natalie rocks. Oh, yeah…I forgot to mention she just got her PhD. “Go Dr. Natalie!”

The coolest thing about Natalie’s pregnancy is how long and hard she prayed for and begged God for this child. This baby is not only already loved, but he is already super smart (how could he not be after “sitting-in” on all those tough PhD classes) but he can also already shake it like a polaroid picture (thank you Zumba!).

Please keep Natalie’s family in your prayers. They’ve just experienced a sudden and tragic loss like no one could possibly imagine. Can’t give details, but believe me when I say it’s a nightmare. Jesus, you coming back soon!!?!?

Happy early Mother’s Day Natalie! Love you!

ps-for all those worried about Natalie working out while preggie, she’s smart and careful. Don’t worry. or hate.