“Perfection only exists in babies and pastries.”

Hello out there! I have got a sticky sweet session to share with you that features the fabulous Poindexter family, who I photographed not too long ago at East Cobb Park. Check out the Christmaas maternity session here : https://reflectionsbyluna.com/being-pregnant-means-every-day-is-another-day-closer-to-meeting-the-other-love-of-my-life-anonymous/ This time we chose a different location at Morgan Falls Overlook in Sandy Springs. Although he was not due until end of January, little CJ made his appearance on January 8^th a few weeks early. Elise had a rough pregnancy and rough delivery but with the love and support of her family she made it through, and they all love little CJ so much.

I took the roll call, and the entire family was present and ready for action! We have got: 1-month old Walter Poindexter IV (CJ), 12-year-old Isaiah, 14- year-old Fatimah, and 16-year old Safia and Mom and Dad.

This pregnancy was a surprise for the family but a welcome one. And they could not imagine their lives without little CJ in it. When Elise first found out she was pregnant she “didn’t believe it. It was a surprise. I was sick and went to a doctor’s appointment. I shared my symptoms and my doctor decided to do a pregnancy test. I remember the nurses and my doctor celebrating as they told me the news. I was confused and laughing hysterically. I just didn’t think at my age it would be possible, but we were happy.” You can see the happiness and love in everyone’s eyes reflected in the pictures below

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Look at those photos and tell me you are not suddenly overcome with love. I asked Elise what advice she would give other mom’s preparing for their newborn/1 month session and she said to make sure you pick a time that works best for the baby and to make sure the clothes fit the season so that baby isn’t too hot or too cold.

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