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Worth the Wait | New River Valley Newborn Photographer

I feel like I have known these little boys for over 3 years…and yes, they are only 3 months old. Their mommy and daddy have loved them from the day they decided they’d like to have children, and through long, tedious, rollercoaster wait, these little guys finally made their appearance. J and L’s mom told me several years ago that in the middle of the heartwrenching process, she was at the store and found the cutest little leather chair – perfect for her someday children. The heavy chair was stuffed into the trunk of the car, taken home to be stuffed in a closet, becoming the object that helped keep hope but also represented all the frustrations in trying to become a parent.

Of course, when the little guys came in for their first official newborn session, the chair came along. It wasn’t until after I posted the images from the session that mommy realized that there was still dust on the arms of the chair…and what a long road with a sweet ending that dust represents.

Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to photograph the boys in their chair for the second time – now as healthy, happy, smiling 3 month olds. No dust anymore, just grins, and immense joy that comes from loving two of the sweetest little boys.

The Dingus Family | Blacksburg, VA Family Photographer

I’ve known this family from several different angles over the years, including working for Tom for several years at Virginia Tech and teaching dance to Emily at the gym and they’ve always been so much fun. I was so thrilled when I was invited out to their home to do family portraits, and it was so much fun to do a mix of the traditional family photos with a little bit of goofing off thrown in. We really lucked out – 60 degrees and beautiful skies in November! Crazy!

Wowee Zowee this blog is BEHIND! | New River Valley Virginia Photographer

So I have been good about updating my Facebook page from time to time (www.facebook.com/katiethackerphoto) but this poor blog is in sad sad shape! I have so many great sessions to share, I’ll add fave sessions from time to time over the next few weeks trying to catch up! First up…my faves from a wedding with a sweet sweet couple : )

Gorgeous Twin Pregnancy | Christiansburg, VA Maternity Photographer

Marisa is a close friend of mine and I have been so humbled and blessed to be her friend through her journey to get her two little twin boys, who are now going to be here in a matter of weeks! After all the time she and her wonderful husband waited to get pregnant, these 9 months are flying by! I am so honored to be able to document Marisa’s pregnancy, and I’m even more excited to get my hands on those two little precious boys when they arrive!!!