Two Dogs, One Child and one more on the way?! (Photo How-To)

Our Baby Announcement – A Photographer’s Take

A couple of months ago, my wife, Montanna, and I shared the exciting news that we’re expecting a little boy in March! Naturally, as a photographer, I knew I had to announce our baby in a creative way through photography.

After brainstorming, Montanna and I decided on a unique approach—we would include a letter board, my stepson, Remi, and, for the fun challenge, our two dogs all in one image! Sounds like a recipe for chaos, right? It had the potential to turn into a meltdown with two runaway dogs.

Spoiler alert: There were no meltdowns, and the dogs did better than expected! In fact, I pulled off the entire shot in under 10 minutes. To create the final image, I actually combined three separate photos. I’ll share the original final image first, followed by the three unedited, straight-out-of-camera frames that made it possible.

Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at how we created our special baby announcement!

Baby Curfman Announcement

Capturing Hannah and Shane’s Baby Announcement in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Ever since my wife, Montanna, and I found out we were expecting a baby in June, I’ve officially become that sappy dad who thinks every baby is pretty darn cute. It’s amazing how becoming a parent can change your perspective!

A few months after we announced that we were having a little boy, a fellow hiking friend of mine, Hannah, reached out to me for help with her own baby announcement photos. Of course, I immediately said yes! I was excited to help someone else share the joy of telling the world about their little one on the way.

We met at Oak Hill Iron + Wood in Oak Hill, North Carolina, where both Hannah and Shane work. Shane’s parents own the company, which is located just outside Morganton, NC. The setting was perfect—the leaves were just starting to show their bright fall colors, and the crisp autumn air made for a comfortable morning session. With the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains in the background, it was the ideal spot to capture such a special moment.

But enough from me—here are a few of my favorite photos from Hannah and Shane’s baby announcement!