twenty toes. {los angeles newborn photographer}

A few days ago I did a twin newborn shoot with one of my favorite couples. Danell and I have been dear friends for two decades, and I've known her husband Frank since high school. Our babies will only be a few months apart and when I told Danell I was expecting too, she screamed at the top of her lungs. It was a moment I'll never forget- she was so excited for us.

I'm so happy we're on this roller coaster ride together, clueless half the time, so vulnerable to what's in store as we enter this new chapter in our lives. If I ask her newborn questions she always responds with, "How should I know? I'm only a couple months ahead of you!"

This shoot was more like a documentary than a photo session. I spent a majority of the day with them, watching their daily routine, while taking pictures in between.

As I was going through the images the next day, my eyes began to well up, and the tears started coming. And coming. And wouldn't stop. (please see my LAST POST to explain my extreme sensitivity these days).

Just a couple months ago these little miracles were in my friend's tummy, as we rambled on about how much things are going to change for us soon. Now as I witness her life, I see a reflection of how mine will be in such a short time.

I watched and admired as she and Frank looked at those babies like they were the only things in the world that mattered. Their priorities have changed. The laundry can wait. The dishes can sit. Staring into their beautiful daughter's eyes and showering them with love takes absolute precedent. I can't wait. I've never liked doing dishes anyway. Now I have a good excuse.


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