Talk about a tough momma. Jill wins the award. She braved the 100 plus degree weather for her maternity shoot. However, I think it was all worth it. B Jane kindly allowed us into her backyard for this shoot. I had a vision in my head of what I wanted it to look like and Buffy's yard was the perfect place for my dream to come to fruition. If you're an artist, you know what I mean by making your vision come to life. You think it, you see it in your head, and so badly you want to make it reality. Sometimes things don't turn out the way you want. Sometimes they do. And when they do, you feel validated. So validated.
I'll be honest with you. I was nervous about this shoot because I felt that Jill was nervous. I decided to just share my vision for our shoot with her. Once, I told her what I had envisioned she let me take the reigns and let me tell you folks that these are the best shoots. I love it, I thrive from it, I am challenged by it when a client says I trust you to do what you want.
While I'm on the subject, let me insert my business manifesto:
This business is not a service I'm providing. It's my art. If you're looking for a service, I'm not your photographer. I can direct you to those types of photographers. I'm very serious about my art. It's my interpretation subject to your interpretation. I absolutely welcome your ideas. They're a good jumping board for me, but ultimately my clients expect me to create art and I love it, I thrive from it, I am challenged by it when my clients trust me. Trust me.
Now, I totally love the name they've chosen for their little fella.
Jill is really selling the maternity look.
beautiful parents, beautiful baby bump, beautiful day
Thank you for letting me be a part of this.
I trust you! Can't wait to see what you do with our next set of family pics..... we WILL wait for cooler weather! Just sayin'!
Posted by: Lee Ann | July 08, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Jill is such a beautiful lady - I looked like a cow before my girls - she simply looks more beautiful. I love the shot with the pillows. I know they will both make wonderful parents.
Posted by: Christy | July 08, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Oh Viv, I am high fiving you right now for your declaration that this is your art! It certainly is and that is exactly why you are so well loved. Your photos are inspiring and touching in so many ways which is what art should do. On another note, do you know where Jill got her darling dresses? I'm about to do a maternity shoot and would love to suggest something similiar to my client. Just got back from Tyler - the zoo there is amazing!
Posted by: tiff | July 07, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Wow...gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Leslee | July 07, 2009 at 12:33 PM
viv!! what perfection! I love the one of her looking down at her baby bump with the trees in the back. gorgeous. great job viv!
Posted by: kris | July 07, 2009 at 07:52 AM
SO awesome !! The name banner is such a great idea !!!
Posted by: Amber | July 07, 2009 at 07:20 AM
Beautiful! And that is one brave momma for braving the heat....I would be miserable! She didn't even look like she broke a sweat! They all turned out beautiful!
Posted by: Kayce | July 07, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Perfection!
Posted by: MindyLou | July 07, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Love the pics! The quilt is beautiful and a great idea! We have a Jett in our family, love the name!
Posted by: Julie Jackson | July 07, 2009 at 04:50 AM