Rachel and Wil are two of my best friends in the whole world. Rachel and I go way back, so when she moved back to Lafayette after being gone for 10 years, I couldn’t wait to introduce her to my other best friend, Wil. I had a sneaky feeling they’d hit it off—and I was right! They started dating not long after meeting, exactly as I’d hoped. Fast forward three years, and their love story just keeps getting better. So when Rachel called me to set up a photoshoot for Wil’s birthday, I was thrilled to capture another special moment for them.

The day of the shoot was crazy windy, but we powered through. On the very first pose, though, something tumbled out of Wil’s pocket. Curious, I asked, “What’s that?” Rachel and Wil quickly brushed it off, saying, “Don’t worry about it!” I had a hunch about what I saw but decided not to make a big deal out of it. As the session went on, the mysterious item kept falling out of their pockets, but I stayed focused on the photos, determined to let them have their moment. Little did I know, they were setting me up for the biggest surprise ever.

On the very last pose, the secret was finally revealed: it wasn’t just any object—it was an ultrasound! Cue my shock, excitement, and a few happy tears. They had pulled the ultimate fast one on me, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Knowing that I got to take their baby girl’s very first pictures is the most amazing honor. Rachel and Wil, I love you both so much, and I can’t wait to meet your little peanut. Your growing family is such a gift, and I’m so excited to be part of your journey!