Peterson Family - An Adoption Story

The Petersons reached out to me in July 2024 about newborn photos for their upcoming adoption of a little boy here in Colorado Springs. They are active duty military stationed abroad. Dad is a pilot and mom is a flight nurse. We hit it off quickly and I was excited to help them welcome their long-awaited son! The time finally came for their baby's birth, and they flew back to the US and began to prepare to receive their new baby. Unfortunately, the adoption fell through and we all walked away disappointed. One mom to another, we shared our grief and hoped for another chance to make their baby dreams come true.


Some months passed and that chance became reality! On a short notice, they were matched with a family in Utah and all the pieces fell into place. They finally had a baby of their own! I cried tears of joy for them when I got the message that everything had been finalized and the baby was with them and everyone was adjusting well. They came back to Colorado Springs to spend Christmas with their families, and at long last, I got to meet them in person. These are some of the nicest, kindest people, and they will be the most amazing parents to their sweet baby boy. They requested an aviation theme for their session and I was only too happy to make that happen for them! I am so proud of their gallery, it is seriously one of my best. It is such an honor to be a part of their story and get to capture this incredible journey they are on.

Sleeping newborn baby resting head on hands against olive green backdrop in professional portrait pose.
A sleeping newborn baby curled up peacefully on a soft olive green blanket.
Sleeping newborn baby in olive green wrap curled up peacefully on matching green backdrop during professional photoshoot.
Peaceful sleeping newborn wrapped in olive green fabric against matching backdrop in professional studio portrait.
Sleeping newborn wearing brown and cream knitted hat and pants set lying on green backdrop.
A sleeping newborn baby wearing a cream knitted hat rests peacefully on a green backdrop.
A sleeping newborn baby wearing a white and brown knitted cap lies on a green blanket.
Aviator sunglasses and green military style jacket with patches arranged on wooden floor with neutral tones.
Military-style newborn photography setup with aviator jacket, aviator hat, and wooden plane prop on wood floor background.
A sleeping baby in a wooden bowl wearing military-style flight gear with patches on wooden flooring.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a wooden bowl wearing a military-style jacket with patches on wooden floor.
Studio portrait of a newborn baby wrapped in neutral tones being held by parents against a dark background.
A family portrait of parents holding and gazing lovingly at their newborn baby swaddled in white against a dark background.
A newborn baby sleeps peacefully swaddled in olive green fabric while held close by parents wearing knit sweaters.
Parents tenderly hold and gaze at their newborn baby against a dark studio backdrop.