Decker Joseph | A Lifestyle Newborn Session
When Katie & Jeff welcomed their second boy into the world, I couldn’t wait to capture his little toes & fingers at their in home newborn lifestyle shoot. I can’t ever get enough of the sweet cries and their little features - aren’t newborns just the cutest?!?! The fact that Katie could get her whole family ready for photos, and still have time to look like a GORGEOUS GODDESS only a few days postpartum is rockstar status! In my first few days as a new mom, I don’t think I ever took my PJ’s off (and I remember some middle of the night texts asking Katie “Is _____ normal? How do you _____?” - she was a lifesaver! Needless to say, Katie is a “SuperMom”.
Peoria, AZ
Katie and I have known each other for several years now. We first met back when we were both Math Teachers and had classrooms across the hall from one another. Around that time, we were going through dating, engagements, and wedding planning at the same time as one another. It’s so fun to have a friend who is in a similar stage of life as you and always willing to meet for happy hours to talk dating, wedding planning, and now motherhood.
Flash forward a few years to when Katie & Jeff had their first baby boy, Brayden, around the same time that I was just beginning Jynelle Hatch Photography. Katie was so gracious to let me practice my skills on her blue-eyed babe. We took 6 month milestone photos of Brayden (complete with Sophie the giraffe), cake smash photos for his first birthday, and family Christmas Card photos with their dog Chloi.
When Katie & Jeff welcomed their second boy into the world, I couldn’t wait to capture his little toes & fingers at their in home newborn lifestyle shoot. I can’t ever get enough of the sweet cries and their little features - aren’t newborns just the cutest?!?! The fact that Katie could get her whole family ready for photos, and still have time to look like a GORGEOUS GODDESS only a few days postpartum is rockstar status! In my first few days as a new mom, I don’t think I ever took my PJ’s off (and I remember some middle of the night texts asking Katie “Is _____ normal? How do you _____?” - she was a lifesaver! Needless to say, Katie is a “SuperMom”.
Katie & Jeff’s love for one another and their kids was evident during their session. They have such a fun relationship with Brayden and I know that will develop with Decker as well. It was so precious to watch Brayden give his new little brother kisses and hold his hand - he was taking his new “Big Brother” role very seriously and it made my heart melt!
Thank you so much Katie and Jeff for allowing me the honor of capturing one of Decker’s first few days in this world. You both are truly the best parents to your boys and they are so lucky to have you! I have really treasured our friendship over the years.
Photography: Jynelle Hatch Photography