so very excited to share this shoot! as for the inspiration for it… while i was pregnant i especially loved reading psalm 139:13, it gave me so much comfort when i would have worries about my little clementine growing in the belly. it says, “for you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. i praise you because i am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.” i just imagined God “knitting” together every tiny bit of my little one and i began to collect beautiful yarns throughout my pregnancy. i knew i wanted to do a shoot using the yarn but it was really once we decided her name would be clementine that i thought to combine the yarn concept with a little clementine tree. in the last few weeks before she was born i worked on wrapping the yarn around the tree as i knew i wouldn’t have the energy to do all the prep once she was born and then we took it out in the backyard once we were home and settled from the birth and we all planted it together. my wonderful and dear friend, trisha, knit together a perfectly clementine colored wrap for her and we curled her up in it (thank you friend for your loving hands creating it for her!). gracie and brandon loved being able to “water” their little (sister) clementine with love under the tree and it just made my heart so happy to watch all the elements of the session unfold. a big thanks to donny for always indulging my ideas, even in my 9th month of pregnancy, holding me up post partum as i took these photos, being the ultimate prop master, kid wrangler, newborn soother, creative visionary and partner in all things… i love you endlessly and could not have picked a more beautiful person to raise children alongside. so, there you go, i hope you all enjoy the pictures as much as i loved creating them. this first image is the front of her birth announcement. :)
The Clementine Themed Shoot!
73 Responses to The Clementine Themed Shoot!
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sarah costa says:
Joy you are amazing as are your beautiful little children. Gorgeous images as always. xoxox
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waitoneyuk says:
wonderful picture.
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Jen says:
That is the sweetest birth announcement EVER. Such a perfect session!
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Sadie says:
I want you to photograph my children!!! in the future…still in college.
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Kier Gaddy says:
absolutely touching and spiritual…thank you for sharing!
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Chelsea says:
oh my, this made me tear up, what a precious family! Joy you talent is breathe taking!
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Destiny says:
Love Love Love this shoot! Especially the one with Clementine surrounded by the yard. Great work!!!
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zoe says:
Boo hoo! That left me in tears. Congrats! So happy for you and your family. Welcome Clementine!
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Megan Bryant says:
This has to be the sweetest thing I have ever seen!! Excellent work, beautiful little one, and very creative ideas!! LOVE it! I too just had a baby…my 1st one:) He was born Aug 15. Such a blessing:)
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MelissaM says:
Beyond lovely – I have been reading that passage this week and what a perfect visual to remember. So happy for you and your family. ~MM
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Lea Ciceraro says:
This is the most beautiful and precious newborn session I have ever seen. I love the story behind it all, too. Congrats on your beautiful and growing family. And THANK YOU for this incredible inspiration, in more ways than just with my photography. I needed this today.
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kadi says:
joy, its sessions like this that make me remember why i love photography and inspire to be more like you
this is THE most perfect session yet. i love the theme of psalm 139. I was driving by this warehouse last week and saw some huge wooden spools, and thought to myself… how cute would it be to use those for a newborn session and incorporate the knit together in my mothers womb verse! this surpasses my idea by far, and OH i love it! she is so beautiful. -
Bek says:
Oh my good gracious…what beautiful blessings. The first pictures makes my heart want to burst. Absolutely. Perfect.
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Shannon wilkinson says:
I love love love the photos! You are such a creative and amazing photographer:) congratulations….your kids are beautiful!!
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Shannon says:
OMG! I love it, such little angels you have!
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Emily Chaffin says:
Wow!!! You are such an artist and inspiration!!! This is amazing!!!!!!!!!! I’m seriously so impressed, as usual! GORGEOUS and crazy talented. I just love how you put in those Clementines, and the yarn??? It’s so cool. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!!
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Katie @ explanationrequired says:
That birth announcement is the most stunning one I’ve ever seen. What a fantastic concept!
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Shelly R says:
Love the birth announcement, she even looks like she is bundled up in a little heart shape. Enjoy every moment.
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Kristine says:
All I know is this is beyond creative and your baby is beautiful, love all of these! You’ve been blessed!!!
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Kari Averett says:
This is AH-mazing!!! Oh, I just LOVE the concept. It is beautiful. I also love that psalm. Thank you for sharing you are so blessed!!
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Rachel- Wildflower Photography Studio says:
simply precious! these captures are amazing. have a blessed weekend!
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Katie m says:
Amaxing joy! So beautiful and such a fabulous idea with the “knitting”. You never cease to amaze..
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Rachel Marie Photography says:
This has to be one of THE BEST newborn shoots ive seen. so unique! im in awe.
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Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says:
Joy these photos are spectacular. She is such a tiny, amazing, precious little bundle of joy!! Love the tender shots of her and her with her siblings…so beautiful!
Can’t wait to see you in…7 weeks or so! And meet everyone
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Jennings says:
Just incredible work, Joy – I mean both the photography work and cooking up those adorable children work! I love Clementine’s little eyes open peeking off to the side. She is just precious! SQUEAL!
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Fátima says:
Fantastic!!! Wonderful!!!
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Julianna says:
Though I’m not into babies, I fell in love with these images as soon as I saw it – a treat for someone who knits!
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becky says:
i have probably came back and looked at these images so many time…. clementine will never forget she has been knitted together. These are true perfection in every way. I feel such love joy and beauty coming from each one. I love how brother and sister are watering her with love.. these touched my heart and I am truly blessed! thank you for sharing your passion and art with the world!!!!!
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Priscilla says:
Fabuleux!!!
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gwen schakett says:
I love your verse and I love how the kids with watering cans represent their responsibility to help her grow up as their younger sibling…this is by far your best…I love, love it!!
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Kelly Coulson says:
Although I never comment, I’ve been a huge fan of your work & blog for a long while now. Just wanted to let you know what a simply lovely session this is. Each image is filled with creativity, warmth, love and inspiration. As always, you are wonderful at what you do.
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family.
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Ashley says:
These might be my favorite pictures I have ever seen, ever! Seriously, what a GORGEOUS baby and the whole theme is amazing. And the sibling pictures make me want to cry. LOVE LOVE! Congratulations on your beautiful family!
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Michelle says:
Joy, your talent and creativity continues to amaze me!!! Congrats on your new little bundle!
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Mara says:
Love, love, love…very creative idea, and beautiful images. The sibling photos are amazing! Those will be treasured forever!
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Stephanie says:
How incredibly precious!!!!! Fantastic themed shoot. Love the reading psalm 139:13. So sweet!
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Erica says:
Oh my goodness, Joy. This is stunningly beautiful. I am overwhelmed by the love you captured with your kids and the fantastic theme. May the Lord bless your family with love, joy, and hope in abundance!!
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Jean Loper says:
Praise God Almighty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! This brought tears of joy to my tired eyes. I’m so happy for you and thankful the way you share your joy with everyone.
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Alison Davis says:
Absolutely beautiful and amazing!
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Janee says:
These are adorable…I love all the yarn..and your little ones are beautiful.
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leeanne says:
in love!
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Lina says:
This is amazing, such a neat idea. I can see how much work an preparation it took. Fantastic!
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tara pollard pakosta says:
seriously?! this is just gorgeous, creative, fun, beautiful. stunning. gorgeous. need I go on?!
she is amazing! and so is this shoot~!
WOW~
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Brandie says:
Oh my goodness, this is the sweetest shoot ever!!! That verse is so beautiful and I love your take on it. Absolutely gorgeous!!! Congrats on your new love♥
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Courtney D. says:
so darn sweet i can’t stand it. you did not disappoint. she’s gorgeous. congratulations!
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kristin eldridge photography says:
Oh my gosh…I just love this so much. You are always so creative with your set-ups and you’ve outdone yourself in every way with this one. Perfect.
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Jody says:
New baby and yarn, what more could you want! Your kids are gorgeous, thanks for showing us your great pictures.
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monica says:
Seriously Joy. wow, so beautiful. I LOVE it. You have beautiful children. And you are so creative. hugs
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Tara says:
Congratulations and Wow!!! I’m so impressed that you had the creative vision to put this together at the end of pg and just after giving birth! She is gorgeous and so are the photos. My 3rd son was 5 1/2 lbs and it’s so fun photographing such a tiny one. Enjoy.
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Michelle Lynch says:
Joy, this shoot is so unbelievably precious. I love the whole concept. We are so happy for you guys. R + M
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Tai Lee Grant says:
So Sweet! I LOVE little newborns! And she is adorable. I can’t believe you got your kids to cooperate so good for you
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Erin Drago says:
this is so, so sweet, Joy…incorporating the yarn with the scripture really paints a powerful picture. Thanks for sharing this!!
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Katy B. says:
This is one of the most beautiful newborn shoots I have ever seen. The love of your craft shows through in the details of this photo shoot. Your artwork is inspiring:)
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kristie says:
these are the most beautiful photos i’ve ever seen. i’m pregnant with twins at the moment and we’ll definitely be touch regarding the newborn shoot. again, so very beautiful <3
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heather says:
these are magical. absolutely positively magical.
and somehow completely authentic and real.
it’s just the most fabulous combination.
i ADORE them.
xo
I’m am SO in love with this – and your family! So sweet and special is the gift of life =)