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the story
Posted on May 29, 2008
The story behind the last post is one that makes me teary. Baby Jonathan was the first baby that I photographed about a year ago, when his grandmother contacted me. Jonathan never got to leave the hospital, but was loved beyond words, in a way that I can’t even begin to describe with words. There is NO doubt in my mind that he was with his new baby brother in spirit when this precious new baby entered the world, almost one year later, which to me, is a miracle. This family’s new baby boy was the most happy, smiley newborn baby that I have ever photographed. Ever. He smiled with these quick fleeting true smiles. I have never believed that those precious newborn smiles are “just gas,” I think babies smile because they are loved, perhaps because they have an angel watching over them. Here are some images of Jonathan from a year ago.
And here, precious new baby brother. Suffice it to say that I was elated to hear that they were expecting another baby, I was so honored to photograph this amazing baby.
This is one gorgeous, happy, laid back, loved baby boy. I asked his mom if she was ever able to put him down… and as I expected, the answer was no… not so much. 
He is just beautiful, and in the images when I look back, he reminds me so much of baby Jonathan. Welcome to the world, sweet new baby.
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Fantastic! What a special moment for the whole family (and you too)!
oh- How wonderful Allie! What a beautiful baby.. the images and story are so heartfelt they made me tear up, first with sadness then with joy.
Thanks for sharing…
~stacy
Beautiful captures all of them!
Just beautiful. The story and the pictures. I think you really captured the love in that family through your fantastic images.
Oh he is adorable – I have never seen such a smiley newborn – amazing!
just stunning is al I have to say
Just such a wonderful story and truly beautiful captures of this families love. I’m sure the family feel blessed to have you capture their babies for them
Oh Allie, that is just such a beautiful and moving tribute to both our sweet grandsons! You are one of the special people, really one of our angels, who have followed our story for the past year and you have captured both the pain and the blessings we have experienced in such a short time!
these are so sweet.
What a heartbreaking story of baby Johnathan, but so glad that his little brother made it safely here so that his parents have a beautiful boy to hold in their arms.
Thank You just isn’t enough to say to you Allie. It was such a gift for all the family to have your beautiful work with us. You are truely a gifted artist. The Lord blessed our family with two of his beautiful angels. Jonathan to be with us always with his amazing spirit, and Jackson . We are all so blessed !!!!