When my friend Lauren, makeup artist extraordinare, asked me about doing this project… I was totally in. I love being able to incorporate my graphic design background and this was one of those times. This was a Christmas present for boyfriend Christopher… who absolutely loved it. I’m curious to see if this will turn into a tattoo design? Thanks Lauren for a fun shoot and project.

Meet Kipton Joseph Brown! He was born December 10, 2009, to my best friend Charlie and his wife Sarah. We had been “on call” for about a week and got the “call” on Thursday night that their precious little boy was born. It was a hard day or two not being able to meet him in person. When we finally did, you can see why we fell in love with this little guy. It was more than an honor to be able to photograph Kipton, and his parents for their first, of many, photo sessions. Congrats and good luck to the Brown family. We love you guys and look forward to watching Kipton grow up!

Help-Portrait is a collection of photographers around the world using their time, equipment, and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate. Alicia and I are happy to be a part of this project. For more information about how you can help or be part too, click here or on the Help-Portrait logo.