Toni and Bryan | 11.10.2011
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Four years ago today, Toni and Bryan were married at La Posada Resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We’ve stayed in touch over the years since they live in Northern California like we do. When Bryan wrote to tell us they were expecting their first child, you could tell he was exploding with happiness. So right before the due date, we took a hike on the trail near our house to do some maternity photos for them. Just like on their wedding day, Bryan was all over Toni, telling her how beautiful she was and how much he loved her.
One of my favorite photos from the last few years came from Toni and Bryan’s wedding – a portrait of Bryan smoking a cigar with Toni looking on in her wedding gown. We thought it would be fun to try to duplicate it (or update it, I should say) for their maternity session. Bryan brought out a few cigars and we posed them out on the street. You can see both versions here on the blog. And don’t worry, Toni stayed far away from the smoke.
One of the best parts of our jobs is getting to see our couples grow together, and Toni and Bryan are perfect examples of what we hope for. Hoppus John Flores was born a couple weeks ago, and right afterwards, I was receiving texts from Bryan with photos of his new son. I bet he’s counting the days before he can take Hoppus on his first surf lesson, and we’re counting the days until we get to meet him.
You can see their wedding slideshow from Nov. 10, 2007 here: Toni and Bryan’s wedding at La Posada
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Daniel Stark
dude. seriously. they will cherish these forever just like their amazing wedding photos. absolutely beautiful.
(11.10.2011)
Bryan
Ben and Erin, Thank you so much for making our day very special, four years ago, in August and today. You guys are awesome, thank you for being part of our lives. Bryan and Toni
(11.10.2011)
Cathy and David
Holy crap man. You just made me want to start doing maternity sessions. I never in my wildest dreams imagined they could look anything like these. WOW. She looks so beautiful and happy. :)
(11.10.2011)
Johannes Hochzeitsfotograf
Ben, you are the man, who catch the light
(11.11.2011)
Emma Rose
Just when I thought you couldn't get any better... 'cause you're already off the charts... you do.
(11.12.2011)
Fotograf ślubny Lublin
Gorgeous photos. You are great photographer, Ben.
(11.12.2011)
Stella
These are spectacular!!!
(11.17.2011)
Ryan
That first shot stopped me in my tracks. Crazy. Great set guys!
(11.23.2011)
Steve
Stunning collection, so much more than typical maternity images. What a lucky child to see these someday and truly know from where they came from.
(11.23.2011)
Louis Blythe
Blown Away! Love all these shots!
(11.29.2011)
Fjona Wei-ling
I'm always looking at your work and loving it but just had to comment on these, breathtaking! They must mean so much to the couple. Wow. Can we borrow some of that light over here in England?!!
(11.30.2011)
Marcin
excellent photos
(12.15.2011)
Caroline Anne
Most amazing maternity couple session I've ever seen.
(12.19.2011)
Vivika
Love this shot.
(01.18.2012)