Dori & Matt & Baby C.

Photography is important.  It captures moments that we will never live again.  We shot Dori & Matt’s wedding a few years ago, and they were such a joy to work with.  Back in September, we got together to chat about adoption.  They wanted to hear about our experiences, and sometimes it’s just nice to talk with others who know and understand the process, and all the joys and frustrations that go with it.  About a month later, they got a call that a beautiful little boy had been born.  A few days after they returned from the hospital with their new son, new parental bliss was interrupted for a moment, as Dori was informed that she had melanoma.  Shortly thereafter, I received an email from her with these exact words, “I’m starting chemo this Thursday.  They say I will start loosing my hair between 10-14 days after treatment.  Is there any way you can do a photo shoot of our little family before I lose my hair?”  And a week later, this session happened.  And I love the absolute joy that shines through all the photos.  I love that we were able to capture these few shots while Dori still had her gorgeous hair.  But I also love that she is still so incredibly beautiful now that she is losing her hair.  Capture the moments.  You will never regret it.