I just got back from a wedding in Alabama at Auburn, my last wedding of the year. This year has been one of the most incredible years of my life, both professionally and personally. There is a time for a large recap post, and it’s coming soon, but in the mean time, I’ll give you this shot from my last wedding of 2012.
This is new territory. Last May, when I was photographing this wedding, Katie leaned over to me and quietly let me know she was pregnant. It was still early and they weren’t public with that knowledge yet.
Katie and Anthony were one of the first couples to take a chance on me, when I was just a young girl with a camera. Their wedding was the wedding that made me realize that this is what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and every year since then they’ve sent amazing couples my way, all of whom remind me of how lucky I am. Fast forward a little over a month, and Katie and Anthony are back, at another friend’s wedding they sent my way. Katie’s baby bump is on display and the secret is out. I walk up to them at the reception and tell them I have an idea. I want to photograph their baby’s first day at home. It was a gift I was eager to give, since they’ve given me a lot. Well, last Friday they brought Summer home, and I drove over to Kalamazoo to document that first day, complete with four doting grandparents.
The whole time I was there, I couldn’t stop thinking how lucky I am. People invite me into their lives. Sometimes it’s just for their wedding day, but sometimes it’s more. I thought the joy I get to witness on a wedding day was unparalleled, until I got to photograph Katie and Anthony bringing Summer home.
Welcome to Earth Summer Jane. You don’t know how lucky you are.
Definitely teared up at the one with Grandpa. So sweet!
This is wonderful and perfect, and I love the feelings behind it all. Beautiful.
Beautiful concept Heather. Loved the emotion that every frame captured!
So Heather is a natural at newborn photography as well. Who’s surprised 
Heather what an amazing gift to give. Wonderful images. Really heartfelt. I loved looking through this.
Heather, these are all so fantastic! I especially love the black and white high-key image with the little fuzzy robe on. So sweet!
Aw, so cute – I bet they’ll treasure these forever!
I adore your approach to newborn photography. The minimalist, black and white photos of the baby alone are stunning.
These are absolutely gorgeous, Heather. They are going to treasure these forever.
Just precious!! You really captured something sweet.
LOVE IT! especially black and whites
Simple, beauty, killer. Plus the bird things above the bed match the ones on your websites background. It was meant to be haha…
these are SO sweet.
So, so sweet. They must love these!
Very beautiful work. My friend is having a baby soon and I want to deliver him photos like this. Love it
These are so precious!
Breathtaking. How much does a little fam session cost these days?
Hey Jen, if you want to email me at heather@heatherjowett.com we can discuss a session:)
I’ve been wanting to blog an entirely black and white wedding for sometime. Nick and Jen’s wedding fit the bill.
A special thanks to the University of Michigan Football team for beating Michigan State on Nick and Jen’s wedding day. You made several groomsmen and one photographer very happy.
Heather, this is fabulous. FABULOUS! I love the darker exposures; they have such an old world, elegant look.
Stunning tones Heather and the getting ready are fantastic. Really impressed!
Black Magic! These are freakin awesome, Heather.
jajaja, que comico el gif.. que lindo poder ver una boda completa en blanco y negro, gracias, me gustó mucho
Pure awesome as always Heather!
This is pure art…the ceremony shots are breathtaking
A FULL BLACK AND WHITE POST!!! Love it! So classic and elegant!
Wow, love this post! All B&W, very cool. And the photo of them kneeling in the church is absolutely amazing.
I was looking forward to this post. These are just beautiful!
Frikken amazing job, Heather. And great choice with the B&W idea. You nailed it!
Love the back and white. Stunning!
So beautiful, Heather. LOVE B&W photography – this is so elegant and timeless. Great work!
i’ve always wanted to do this. now i can’t because this can never be topped. BAH!
Beautiful !! love those B/w too
Holy shamoley!!! Bloody awesome heather!!!!!
Beaut job Heather! Boldly successful move with the black & whites.
Oh my word – the church shots!! Everything here is just stunning.
beautiful work, heather
Some very nice cinematic moments during the getting ready and church ceremony. Good to see v large images.
Heather, these are incredible B&Ws! I love every single one of these shots.
Also, that GIF is awesome.
I dig the black and white. So amazing Heather!
