Taking photos of my best friend Alyssa, her husband Ben, and her newborn Everly was such a special experience. Everly was just 9 days old, and we captured it all in their cozy nursery. Alyssa was still in recovery mode, but she was glowing with that new mom strength. It was real, honest, and incredibly sweet – from Everly’s tiny fingers clutching Alyssa’s to those quiet bonding moments that filled the room with warmth. I loved freezing these precious early days in photos, marking the start of their beautiful journey together.

• Location: Redding, CA