~ Caroline is Five! ~ (west chester children's photographer, chester county family photographer, main line children's photographer)

If a time machine was ever invented I would spend all my money to get one just to go back to when my daughters were babies...I wish I knew then how fast those baby and toddler years would have flown by...we tried for awhile to get pregnant with this gorgeous little girl (I have an ovarian disease)...she was breech and although we tried version to turn her she wouldn't budge (just like she does things now on her own time)...she came via csection and was perfect...a teeny little thing at barely more than 6 lbs and 19 inches long...as a kid all I ever wanted to be was a mother and she gave me that special gift...my sweet angel girl...she's spunky yet shy, loves to sing her special made-up songs, has a kind soul, is a true friend and LOVES chocolate and her Miss Bunny...I couldn't have gotten anymore lucky even if I tried...

but it's like I blinked and now my first born baby girl is five years old. She'll be starting Kindergarten in the fall and I feel that I am in a bit of denial...I am savoring my time with her this summer before she starts "big school"...my wish for her on this birthday is that she always remain true to herself and her spirit...I love you my sweet Caroline Olga forever and always...xoxo

~ Flynn ~ (chester county newborn photographer, main line newborn photographer, west chester newborn photographer)

Little man Flynn was just such a sweet little guy...I loved posing and photographing him and his big brother! You can tell how proud his big brother is of him...congrats "Z" Family on your newest little man...xoxo

~ Anna ~ (havertown newborn photographer, main line newborn photographer)

This little angel face made her grand entrance into the world a whole month early! She literally crashed a wedding...she was born at the hospital with not much time to spare....a little teeny sweetheart! Congrats to the "L" Family on your newest little showstopper! xo

DBP Spring Mini Sessions 2014

I had a wonderful time with all of the lovely families that came out for our Spring Mini Sessions at the end of April...and it was great to meet a couple new clients too!  If you wanted a spot but didn't get one be on the lookout for my Fall Mini Sessions coming soon... be sure to "like" my page on Facebook for the latest and greatest!

https://www.facebook.com/DaniellaBellaPhotography

:: Happy Summer ::

~ Katelin and her beautiful PHACE ~ (west chester area children photographer)

I met this sweet girl and her mommy when she was about 6 months old...Katelin has an incredibly rare disease called PHACES. She is a strong little girl who just turned a year old...and I was thrilled to photograph this milestone for her mommy. Katelin is considered a little miracle...on "Rare Disease Day" her mother Lisa wrote this about their experience while she was pregnant and what the doctors told her, "They said, "Katelin may not make it to delivery, that if she does make it to delivery she may not live for very long, if she does live she may not be able to breathe on her own or eat on her own, that she may be severely mentally disabled." I felt like my heart had been ripped from my chest. It was the worst day of my life. my husband and I never discussed termination. We left everything in God's hands and knew that we were going to meet our beautiful baby girl. We were going to do whatever we had to do to make her life amazing. As you can see, Katelin really is a miracle. She made it to delivery and came out fighting. Has it been easy? Absolutely not, but seeing the fight and determination in that baby girl makes everything that we have been through all worth it. I would not change one thing about my beautiful girl. She has taught me so much over this past year and a half. "

I am very thankful to have met this awesome family and this super special little girl...I look forward to creating many more memories for them in the future...xoxo

some more info on the PHACES syndrome:  http://www.novanews.org/information/phace-syndrome