It was an honor to photograph Livea and Ryan's maternity session. I first connected with Livea when she worked at a shoe store (a fave of mine, that is no longer there,) on 5th street. I was going through my shoe addiction phase, and she was an enabler. A little bit of Livea and trying on some shoes was a surefire way to add some serious goodness to my day.
Over the last three years, I have seen her in her element as she taught dance to my children at Pantuso Dance. I have learned that I am just a wee speck in the crowd that adores this woman. She is a dedicated teacher, a true talent and a wonderful friend to many.
Liv's dance company True Colors is putting on their annual show this Saturday, if you don't have plans it is sooooo worth going to - we have always been wowed by the talent and choreography. You can find more info here.
So, you can imagine my intrigue when I found out I was going to meet her other half - Ryan - what would he be like?
He is kind, graceful, warm and funny and he adores both Liv and their new addition Ella.
With their first child:
Meet the stunning Ella, she is absolutely gorgeous, considering the genes she was given, it comes as no surprise.
Over the last three years, I have seen her in her element as she taught dance to my children at Pantuso Dance. I have learned that I am just a wee speck in the crowd that adores this woman. She is a dedicated teacher, a true talent and a wonderful friend to many.
Liv's dance company True Colors is putting on their annual show this Saturday, if you don't have plans it is sooooo worth going to - we have always been wowed by the talent and choreography. You can find more info here.
So, you can imagine my intrigue when I found out I was going to meet her other half - Ryan - what would he be like?
He is kind, graceful, warm and funny and he adores both Liv and their new addition Ella.
With their first child:
Meet the stunning Ella, she is absolutely gorgeous, considering the genes she was given, it comes as no surprise.
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Holy smokes Karen, I am completely speechless! Not only are the photos AMAZING but your words are so kind. I am so unbelievably grateful for the moments you captured in these photos! I am soo excited for the viewing of the rest. Thank you, Thank you , Thank you!!!
(05.20.10 @ 05:47 PM)Congrats Livea & Ryan on your little Miss Ella, she is beautiful!! such an exciting time enjoy your first summer with her. and well done again Karen, pics are stunning as per usual ;-) love the bikini pic, soo sweet~ and Cheers, Sean McDowell & Sarah Leakey
(05.20.10 @ 08:40 PM)Wow! These are beautiful, Karen! Congrats Livea! What a gorgeous family!
(05.20.10 @ 10:30 PM)Excellent shots. Real keepers. Jen & I really enjoyed the meet and greet. Ella is so beautiful. the future is bright.
(05.21.10 @ 07:22 AM)Oh my goodness! These photos are absolutely stunning! Karen always succeeds in catching the moment as well as the love and passion that lives within it! Beautiful.....
(05.21.10 @ 08:45 AM)Thanks forsharing with me with these wonderful pictures-you have every right to be a proud grandma!!!
(05.21.10 @ 11:31 AM)I'm in tears, karen captured such loving in these shots and spoke so beautifully on behalf of herself towards liv, ry and ella- i couldn't share her feelings more. love you guys. xox
(05.21.10 @ 02:06 PM)Thanks Liv and everyone else! I am just looking at the photo on the bottom right and it makes me happy.
(05.23.10 @ 09:52 AM)Love that first photo, it is amazing! Awesome work as always :)
(05.23.10 @ 08:14 PM)