…so my brother and dad collaborated to get me an awfully sweet camera in time to document my baby girl’s birth. While I was (and am) terrifically excited over this new engine of expression, I was terribly nervous that I would not be prepared to do such a wonderful tool justice at that big moment.

It was clear what had to be done. Concluding a superb weekend of rest, and fishing, and fine scotch, and much laughter at a beach house for my brother’s birthday, a rehearsal was coordinated to prepare the photographer for the big shot. Mom assembled the staff (my brothers Cameron and Justin), Candice played the mother-to-be (method acting on it’s most dedicated level), ACe is our baby, and Dad stood over my shoulder to help me with the camera. Oh, and a couple of Justin’s good friends were in attendance as well. And his sweetheart Roxie. And her parents. (Welcome to the family everybody!)

It was a real experience for everyone in attendance. And now you can share in this beautiful moment too. Enjoy! (more…)