caitlin elizabeth photography | ashley, david, & baby lavin | virginia beach maternity photography

when i was in 8th grade i was a doof.
really, everyone was, it just SEEMED like i was the only one
who couldn't get a good hair cut or glasses that fit my face.
but despite my terrible fashion sense and general lack of coordination,
i was on the jv cheering squad (i know, i'm still trying to figure that out too).

occasionally we were allowed to watch the varsity squad as they practiced for competition,
and i SPECIFICALLY remember this one particular practice like it was yesterday:
i had already put my blue and gold wind-breaker on over my t-shirt.
the varsity girls had just finished practicing one last time
and i look up from closing my hawaiian print bookbag
and there was this girl, nay, a goddess,
walking off of those little blue tumbling mats.

her russians were flawless.
her smile could light up the football sideline.
her laughter was infectious.
and i'd never actually talked to her,
but i was convinced she was the perfect combination of girl-next-door and supermodel.
and i was TERRIFIED of her.
but as she walked off of that mat, she looked up and she smiled at me.
and i thought i would DIE. OHMYGOODNESS ASHLEY FISHER JUST SMILED AT ME.

let me clarify: i was NOT scared of her because she was mean,
she was just intimidatingly all-around all-american.  and gosh she was just so pretty.

so when this goddess emailed me asking ME to take maternity photos for her
i FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR.
and then i picked myself up and responded with something along the lines of:
YES PLEASE!!!!!

ashley and david, it was SO FUN frolicking with y'all at the beach - thanks for being good sports,
playing in the water, and getting sandy with me :)
and a big CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!
i can't wait to meet boop :)


hair: chelsea styles
makeup: kristinemarie makeup artistry

david practicing his reading skills ;)

SEE. GODDESS.

doesn't she have the cutest baby belly ever?!

ashley is the owner of ruffled skirt designs and she had all of these super cute ideas for the session!

gosh i love this next one:

HAWT. SAUCE. pouuuuurin' it on!!

this baby blanket was BEAUTIFUL!  

gah!!