Last year, I had the joy of photographing Erin and Eli’s wedding on April 26th. This year, I had the honor of photographing another beautiful milestone in their story, the arrival of their baby boy, Cooper. When Erin reached out to me, I was absolutely thrilled to capture this special season in their lives.

Seeing the way their faces lit up as they looked at their son was so beautiful. It’s incredible how life can change so quickly, and how when you meet your baby for the first time, you recognize them instantly, even though you’ve never seen them before. And then, almost immediately, it feels impossible to imagine life before they were here.

Erin and Eli, it’s so clear how much love and care you already pour into your little boy. You are such natural, wonderful parents. And Cooper, I have to say, you are the sweetest, most well-behaved baby I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing.