Pregnancy Photographer, Maternity, Newborn Baby and Child Photography in and around San Diego and Orange County

Annabelly - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

Meet Matt and Holly  Linden a beautiful couple pregnant with their first baby, a little girl named Annabelle.

I received an email from a friend of Matt’s she wanted to set up a shoot but was not sure if Matt and Holly would be up for it, she told me their story and it brought me to tears. I immediately offered to do the shoot for free.

Matt and Holly have been married for 16 years, “we were the first of all of our friends to get married and the last to have children.” Matt said. 

Half way through Holly’s pregnancy they were given some sad news…their little Annabelle has a severe form of Spina Bifida, their neurosurgeon  has only seen one case as severe and the baby lived for only 4 hours outside the womb.

Holly and Matt will have their precious baby girl on Aug 16th..say a prayer, send some positive thoughts, and hugs. They are so strong and love each other so much but I am sure they appreciate the prayers.  

You can read more about Annabelle HERE! AND HERE! SUPER BIG THANKS to my good friend Kristin who went on this shoot with me..I so appreciate you girl!!

 

This entry was written by Ashley McNamara, posted on July 22, 2008 at 2:11 pm, filed under Uncategorized and tagged beach maternity photography, beach photography, beach photography san diego, couples session, Maternity, maternity photographer san diego, pregnancy photographer san diego, san diego maternity photographer, san diego photographer, san diego pregnancy photographer. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

34 Comments

  1. Matt said . . .

    Thank you so much Ashley and Kristin! It was an evening we will never forget! Keep up the fantastic work - we cannot recommend you guys highly enough!

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 2:46 pm | Permalink
  2. Jonathan said . . .

    These photos truly capture this amazing couple-wow!

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 2:53 pm | Permalink
  3. Crystal said . . .

    Gorgeous photos, I love you guys =)

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 3:17 pm | Permalink
  4. Pammy said . . .

    These are wonderful, Ashley! You really captured the love between them.

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 3:50 pm | Permalink
  5. Holly said . . .

    You are such a talented artists, and we can’t thank you enough for one of the most special evenings ever!!! We love you!

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 3:53 pm | Permalink
  6. amy b. said . . .

    That was nice of you Ashley. They turned out great.

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 4:30 pm | Permalink
  7. Sean Day said . . .

    Amazing. Wonderful subjects, beautiful light, brilliant shots.

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 5:45 pm | Permalink
  8. Rita said . . .

    These are beautiful images. I’m moved to tears, comfort and inspiration by these photos. Thank you ladies for the offerings of your talents for this wonderful family.

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 6:16 pm | Permalink
  9. Stacy Dade said . . .

    Ashley you and Kristin really did a lovely job for this couple. I’m praying for them and Annabelle.

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 8:36 pm | Permalink
  10. Wendy said . . .

    Ashley & Kristin - you are amazing photographers!! These photographs have beautifully captured the love that this wonderful family shares. Thank you for sharing such a precious gift with everyone who cares so deeply for this family. You are a blessing!

    Posted July 22, 2008 at 8:43 pm | Permalink
  11. Gemma Higgins-Sears said . . .

    I wish them all the very best.. what a beautiful thing to have photographed them, images I’m sure they cherish!

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 3:37 am | Permalink
  12. Kristi said . . .

    keeping Matt and Holly in my thoughts…perhaps Annabelle will be one of those little miracles that beats all of the odds….they are such a beautiful couple

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 3:42 am | Permalink
  13. Holly said . . .

    Thank you Kristi! That is what we are praying our hearts out for!! Thank you so much.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 6:04 am | Permalink
  14. Sheryl said . . .

    Great job…and such a touching story. I would hate to think the road will go this way, but I’m a part of NILMDTS, so if they are interested, I’d be honored to help. My prayers are with them.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 6:48 am | Permalink
  15. Kim Oates said . . .

    Oh My Goodness, I am goosebumps head to toe.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 9:28 am | Permalink
  16. Kristin Rachelle said . . .

    This was so much fun! Thanks again for inviting me!!! Your pictures are greatness girl.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 9:41 am | Permalink
  17. heather said . . .

    what a beautiful and courageous couple - I will keep them and Annabelle in my thoughts and prayers.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 9:42 am | Permalink
  18. Lisa said . . .

    Ashley these are beyond gorgeous. You and Kristin did a beautiful job. I just spent some time on Matt and Holly’s website, reading and eventually being moved to tears. I will keep them in my prayers. Thanks for sharing.

    Posted July 23, 2008 at 1:16 pm | Permalink
  19. Jessica said . . .

    they will treasure these images forever. They absolutely stunning and they will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 8:58 am | Permalink
  20. Sandy said . . .

    These are beautiful. The colors are pheneomenal. Such a beautful mom to be. That first one would hang BIG in my house!!

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 10:23 am | Permalink
  21. Sandy said . . .

    Oh and forgot to add…my heart goes out to them. Prayers sent. They have such a touching story.

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 10:33 am | Permalink
  22. jen wilson said . . .

    Ashley! These are all so great! Love him kissing her belly by the pier!
    I’ll be down in SD again next week - it would be fun if we could hang out again!

    jen :)

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 11:42 am | Permalink
  23. Holli said . . .

    wow, simply amazing beach maternity!

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 3:20 pm | Permalink
  24. shannon lott said . . .

    I recently found your blog, but this post makes me want to comment. Your work is beautiful, and this story just touched me. The images are so precious and powerful. I will be thinking of this couple and little Annabelle.

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 3:48 pm | Permalink
  25. Jennifer said . . .

    Im over here in tears too. This is heart breaking, they will definately be in my thoughts and prayers. This last shot is especially breathtaking!

    Posted July 25, 2008 at 7:03 pm | Permalink
  26. RachelBrooke said . . .

    WOW! Stunning. These are just gorgeous!

    Posted July 26, 2008 at 12:38 pm | Permalink
  27. Jana Kunz said . . .

    That is so sad, what beautiful images though. A treasure for them I am sure.

    Posted July 27, 2008 at 6:28 pm | Permalink
  28. Desiree said . . .

    These are sooooooooooo completely beautiful. I’m so sad about their story, I hope they get a miracle!

    Posted July 31, 2008 at 2:07 pm | Permalink
  29. Susan Braswell said . . .

    A really new INSTANT fan!! This is one of the best maternity sessions I have ever seen, you so rocked it woman.

    I sure hope they got a few canvases of these, it would be a crime if they didn’t.

    Posted July 31, 2008 at 9:03 pm | Permalink
  30. tim wheaton said . . .

    totally made me well up just now. wow. makes the MAGICAL shots you got of them that much more powerful.

    Posted August 4, 2008 at 6:27 am | Permalink
  31. Julie Cruz said . . .

    I will pray for them and little Annabelle. I’m hoping for a miracle.
    You and Kristin did a fabulous job.

    Posted August 6, 2008 at 10:19 pm | Permalink
  32. Catherine Clay said . . .

    Ashley - my daughter’s name is Annabelle, so this instantly caught my eye! I am so happy you captured this time for them! You did a beautiful job and I will pray for this precious baby with such a special name!

    Posted August 7, 2008 at 1:59 pm | Permalink
  33. Angela (ang'sphotos) said . . .

    I will have this sweet couple in my prayers for sure! What a blessing it must have been for them to have you do these amazing pictures for them! So amazing! You did an amazing job!

    Posted August 7, 2008 at 3:42 pm | Permalink
  34. nana Meares said . . .

    Holly. Matt, and Annabelle have been in Papa’s and my prayers non-stop..The pictures are so stunning..What a wonderful friend you are for them

    Posted August 8, 2008 at 12:02 pm | Permalink

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