If you’ve ever attended a baby shower, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about when I say there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air as guests arrive with gifts to shower the mama-to-be.  Smiles are on every face and giddy laughter rings in the air….a baby is something to celebrate!  Danielle and Jason are expecting a baby boy in September, and they have an army of family and friends who are so ready to welcome and love this child!  Danielle’s mother, grandmother, and sister threw an incredible shower for her at Drake’s Landing in Youngstown, Ohio – one of my favorite venues to shoot at!  Beautiful windows give guests a gorgeous view of the lake, and provide all kinds of natural light.  You are going to love the details of this safari-themed shower, I think my favorite part was the diaper and onesie station.  Guests were able to personalize a onesie for Baby Wagner or even write a little message on a diaper for Danielle and Jason.  So creative!  That will bring a smile to their face during those 3am diaper changes :)  Congratulations Danielle and Jason, thank you for allowing me to capture this special day for you!  It was an honor to be a part of your event, and I hope you had fun setting up your nursery with all Baby Boy’s new things!

 

One of my favorite moments!  Danielle’s friend Melissa arrived and saw her baby bump for the first time…happy tears!!  Beautiful moments!

I loved this idea!!  This diaper might have been the best….”Only 10,0000 more to go!”

Danielle and her friends go waaaaay back!

In Youngstown, cookie tables are not just for weddings.

Danielle’s grandmother gave a beautiful toast…

Congratulations Jason and Danielle!