Well, my darling husband let the cat out of the bag, so I guess it’s time for a big announcement! We are expecting a little one next February! I am four months along and really enjoying life and my photography from a whole new perspective.
So what does this mean for my clients? This has been in the plans for some time and, as such, no current clients will be affected by our new addition. I assure you all that I am totally committed, heart, mind and body, to making kick-ass photos on your wedding day! Let’s not forget, I’m a girl who graduated with honors from law school, while shooting 40 weddings a year – I take my commitments seriously. 😉 I feel that this whole experience has brought marriage, family and how it relates to my photography into a whole new light and I promise to bring that attitude (along with my camera) to your Big Day! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. I am here to chat.
In the coming months, along with my growing belly will come lots of growth for Boutwell Studio. I have lots of cool things planned in the next few months, including a new blog, a new website, a book on wedding photography, featuring my work, and tons more weddings to share.
delightfully,
Chenin
93 responses to “Some personal news….”
Cory Ann Ellis
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:06
Congratulations!
Karen Ziemkowski
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:08
Congratulations, Chenin & Doug!!!
Jessica Scheufler
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:10
Congratulations! Having a baby and shooting weddings is tough, but can be done. All the best to you!
jac
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:10
yeah!!! congrats guys! you will be the coolest parents ever!!!
lindsey
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:10
wonderful news! congratulations, you guys!
Tanya Perez
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:11
Congrats! Read it on Doug’s blog yesterday. So awesome. 🙂 You guys are going to be amazing parents.
Sir David Esquire
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:12
CONGRATS!!!! That is so awesome & you must be very excited! Many blessings & positive wishes for you & your family!
Cheers!
David Esquire
Esquire Photography
esquirephotography.com
Luis Murillo
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:12
Hehe…I’ll join everyone else in congratulating you guys for the baby. My sister recently had a baby and it’s simply amazing. 🙂
I guess there will be a lot of photos of the baby after he/she is born…hehe…I’ve taken a lot as well as my parents though I hardly ever post any of them on the net.
Matt Radlinski
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:13
Congratulations!
lucky designs
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:14
Congrats! Babies are always such good news.
Paper Monkey
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:16
Congrats on the new addition! You’re due just 2 months before me.
Ryel j
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:16
Oh happy day!! Congratulations!!!!
Brian Khang
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:30
Congrats guys!! That’s such exciting news, I’m happy for you both.
Jeff Newsom
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:38
HELL YEAH!! Best news ever for you! My wife and I are having a boy in January!! Well done.
Jenn Galloway
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:41
I read the news on your hubbies blog yesterday, congrats on the baby to come, and all of the new and exciting other things to come! A book? OOOooo! Can’t wait to hear more!
kara pennington
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:47
Congrats!!! That’s such exciting news! 🙂
Joy Nudd
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:48
Congratulations to you and Doug! Garrett and I are expecting a girl end of January 🙂 We will have to start a support group for the preggo moms/couples 🙂
Lanne
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:51
I just had to chime in too.. Congratulatulations!!! You will rock parenting!
Melanie Watson
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:55
Congratulations!!! I feel like everyone is having little munchkins these days. Sort of makes me want one too. Can’t wait to see some baby pictures posted in the coming months! 🙂
carrie@urbanbaby
September 3rd, 2008 at 14:58
yeah!!!! such exciting news, chenin!! congratulations!!!
Blair Van Bussel
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:04
OMG how exciting!!! I am so stoked for you and Doug!
eliesa Johnson
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:20
YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! You two are going to have one cute baby! SUPER excited about your new ventures as well! Everyone – this mama is smokin hot!
jason Armond
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:26
Congrats!!!!! Chenin and Doug. Your baby is going to have some really cool parents.
joy bianchi brown
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:33
woo hoo!! Congrats you two!! So fun. I’m so happy for you.
Jen Bebb
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:36
So happy for you guys!!
Heather Kincaid
September 3rd, 2008 at 15:58
Congratulations! That is fantastically exciting!
Lara @ Southern Weddngs
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:01
How wonderful! Congratulations, Chenin! : )
Hanssie
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:02
Congratulations! I thought I read that tweet correctly (about the dentist). I totally want to see pictures of you shooting a wedding with a big belly 🙂
Cameron Clark Photography
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:13
Congrats! I just went through this. It is an adventure, but a fun one. My advice (that you didn’t ask for) is to take off a full maternity leave after the baby: 12 weeks no weddings or hire a nanny. I shot some small events: 3-4 hours in that time, but it’s great to spend time with the little one. They are only little once. Check out my baby blog it’s got lots of cool stuff on it for new pregnant moms babyclark2008.blogspot.com
gloria Mesa
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:30
Felicidades!!!!!!!!!!!!
A new Boutwell… As cute as you! I wish you all the best! .. I was wondering all the food cravings I been reading on twitter..
Gloria
Janice @ Snap Happy
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:42
May your little one fill your home with happiness and your heart with love! Warmest congratulations and best wishes to you and Doug!
Simply Modern Weddings
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:49
Congratulations to the both of you. You are going to be the COOLEST parents! Congrats on the new home as well, it’s beautiful!
Jasmine*
September 3rd, 2008 at 16:59
I kinda wondered for a while while you’ve been sipping on Pellegrino or Vos when we’d be out. And here I thought you just being healthy!! I didn’t know you were trying not to get your baby drunk! 🙂 CONGRATS and I can’t wait to celebrate with some ice cream! Holllla! 🙂 xoxo….
Ashley
September 3rd, 2008 at 17:16
Congratulations!! I can’t wait to see all the new things that are coming…including oodles and oodles of photos of your little one!
Heather Cole
September 3rd, 2008 at 18:31
Congrats Chenin! So happy for you and Doug!
Casey
September 3rd, 2008 at 18:51
What exciting news. Best wishes to you both!! I can’t wait to see the cute pictures of belly and baby:) And looking forward to all the new things to come!
Hannah Suh
September 3rd, 2008 at 19:04
Brilliant news. 😀 Congrats you guys!
I wonder if you two have already started to instill your awesome musical tastes into your baby girl or boy.
Rachel B
September 3rd, 2008 at 19:28
Congrats!! Best to you, hubby and the little Boutwell.(I’m a loyal blog stalker)
Eric
September 3rd, 2008 at 19:35
Congratulations Doug & Chenin! I look forward to seeing photos of the little one on your blog in the future! I’m also very interested in that photo book! I will buy it! 🙂
Troy
September 3rd, 2008 at 19:40
Congratulations guys!! Y’all are going to rock as parents!
Melanie Johnson
September 3rd, 2008 at 20:09
CONGRATULATIONS! May your road to parenthood be full of pleasant journeys…and may your fantastic attitude and outlook on life carry you through the rockier ones!
joshua k
September 3rd, 2008 at 20:10
Yahoo! Congratulations! God bless !
Allegra
September 3rd, 2008 at 20:34
aww! Congratulations you two! How exciting!
erika verginelli
September 3rd, 2008 at 20:51
I am soooo excited for you guys!!!! how cool is that! It will be great to see some children photography around here 😉
Krista Photography
September 3rd, 2008 at 20:54
How wonderful! Congratulations!
Jeanine Linder
September 3rd, 2008 at 22:27
Oh Congratulations to both of you Chenin and Doug! This is so wonderful news!!! Babies seem to pop currently everywhere… But don’t forget to take care of yourself and take enough breaks. I am expecting our first child in the next few days and shot weddings til two weeks ago, it’s possible if you are lucky and have a great pregnency 😉 But even you have a lot to do do not forget to rest – for you and your Baby! Take care
Melissa Koehler
September 3rd, 2008 at 23:16
Yeah! Congrats to you both! Please keep up posted!
Jackie
September 3rd, 2008 at 23:29
CONGRATULATIONS! Can’t wait for the lil’ Boutwell to arrive!
Philippe Wiget
September 4th, 2008 at 01:31
Some more CONGRATULATIONS! Take care!
Sanna
September 4th, 2008 at 05:37
Congratulations! I hope you’ll have a very happy life!
Annie
September 4th, 2008 at 05:39
Congratulations!!! Having kids is so so amazing! = )
Tey Garcia
September 4th, 2008 at 07:15
Hi Chenin!! I’m Jan’s wife. I met you a few times. I usually don’t do this, but I was so excited for you guys when I heard. Congratulations!!!!! We can’t wait to see awesome pics of the baby and family. Hope you are doing well. You guys are going to have so much fun. Enjoy being preggo..and the new addition!!!
Emily DeWan
September 4th, 2008 at 07:21
What exciting news! Congratulations!
Melissa
September 4th, 2008 at 08:28
Congratulations!!
Melissa
September 4th, 2008 at 08:43
Congrats! Van and I are really happy and excited for you guys! Looking forward to the upcoming months! Thanks again.
Heather
September 4th, 2008 at 09:27
Congratulations!
Amber
September 4th, 2008 at 11:05
That’s so fantastic! So happy for you! Is this your first because that is so exciting. My hubby and I are holding off for a while but I know it’s going to be insane when we do. Congratulations!!!
carlie.renee.
September 4th, 2008 at 11:16
congratulations!!!
Kelley Lee Gin
September 4th, 2008 at 11:48
Hi C& D! I am SO excited for you! I remember Chenin and I had a conersation about what it would be like to have kids and be in this business! Congratulations and keep eating all those vendor meals!=) KLG
Lisa Hessel
September 4th, 2008 at 12:59
Congratulations! Very exciting news!
Kim Rily
September 4th, 2008 at 14:03
Awesome! Mitch and I have our second on the way and I’m due in April.
You’ll be just a bit ahead of me.
Congrats, and keep up the awesome work!
angel swanson
September 4th, 2008 at 14:33
congratulations!!! i am SO happy for you & doug. can’t wait to see you soon, too! xoxoo
Jasmine Marie
September 4th, 2008 at 18:13
Congrats on the new baby! How exciting for you and Doug! 🙂
Donavan Freberg
September 4th, 2008 at 22:54
Yay!!!
Congratulations!
Natasha
September 4th, 2008 at 23:44
sooooooooooo happy for you guys! congrats to both of you!!!
lindsay
September 5th, 2008 at 00:07
Sooooooo excited for you both! Love to hear such great news & I can’t wait for the book! If you start a mailing list on updates for it… count me in. True Lover of anything Boutwell!
mary crow
September 5th, 2008 at 05:10
Such fabulous news!! Congratulations! Wonder what Murray thinks about having a new brother or sister? 😉
Jenny Kottke
September 5th, 2008 at 06:27
whoa! reading into your personality from your work and website, you are going to have one ROCKIN FUN baby! i’m 9 months along myself, and wanted to congratulate you on one of the most incredible and… interesting journeys of your life. enjoy every second, as i’m about to find out it changes everything! *for the good!*
rikandes
September 5th, 2008 at 07:22
such exciting news, chenin! it’s a fantastic journey, parenthood…enjoy every minute of it (except the morning sickness and fatigue. you don’t have to enjoy those)! can’t wait to meet little baby boutwell. =]
Suzie Seagraves
September 5th, 2008 at 08:34
CONGRATS you two (and soon to be 3)!!! Such awesome news! I will see you next month in New Orleans at Image X. Can’t wait to participate in your kick-ass workshop!
joyful weddings and events
September 5th, 2008 at 13:27
Congrats Chenin! That is so exciting! It is such a miracle- I have had such a blast over the past year with my little guy. I wish you a smooth & healthy pregnancy!
Tina Carter
September 5th, 2008 at 15:43
Wow, crazy and congrats! Seems like things are going so well for you both and big big congrats to you guys! hugs!
Cheryl Walsh
September 5th, 2008 at 18:14
Congrats! What? Only one baby? Well, I guess you were an overachiever with the “top of your class at law school/best wedding photog ever” thing while my overachievement was with the “having two babies at one time” thing. You are going to be such totally rad parents (only a little pun intended) I wish you all the best! PS – can i put my name in to take his/her senior photos? one can never plan too early. alt-senior.com
jackie wonders
September 5th, 2008 at 21:16
yay, another little creative boutwell for the world! congratulations!
Bridget
September 6th, 2008 at 18:26
AWESOME you guys. Now you are on to the world of pure craziness but oh so much fun! Congrats! We just had #4 and it’s busy but oh so much fun!
Jill
September 7th, 2008 at 14:16
Congratulations on your big news! 🙂 I’m a wedding photographer out in Seattle and I have a 17 month old. I loved shooting when I was pregnant and look forward to it again someday… The best part was the appetizer trays seem to come by you a lot more often at the reception when you have a bun in the oven. 😉 hehe
Mia-DWF
September 8th, 2008 at 16:10
CONGRATS!!!!
Marilyn
September 8th, 2008 at 16:57
Congratulations to you and Doug!! Best wishes to the growing family! ^_^
Jamie Roberts
September 8th, 2008 at 20:14
Congratulations!!!! You and Doug will be awesome parents!
Tammie Billey
September 8th, 2008 at 20:44
Congrats to you both!!! 🙂
Genevieve
September 10th, 2008 at 11:30
That is wonderful news! I was wondering if that might be the news when I saw the blog title. We are so happy for you and Doug! Can’t wait to see some pics of the belly.
Stephanie Williams
September 10th, 2008 at 12:25
Congrats!!!
Lauren
September 12th, 2008 at 18:25
Hey Chenin, how exciting!! We just found out on Thursday that our bubs is a boy – check my blog for pics!!! Thats so exciting, great news!!
Michelle O
September 12th, 2008 at 18:42
YEA!!! I can’t wait to see Baby Boutwell!! Congrats to you both! Your world is about to change for the better…enjoy every moment of it!
Much love,
m
pinky
September 13th, 2008 at 00:34
CONGRATULATIONS!
Andrew Jordan
September 13th, 2008 at 06:05
Congrats on the Baby Boutwell, you’ll be the sweetest mother.
Robin Dini
September 13th, 2008 at 06:28
congratulations!
Charlotte Geary
September 13th, 2008 at 20:58
Oh how wonderful! Congratulations, you guys! Mike and I are thrilled for you!
Jennifer Skog
September 14th, 2008 at 23:20
Congrats! that is so exciting!!!! I’m a bit jealous 🙂
ed atrero
September 15th, 2008 at 14:19
congrats boutwells!
Kate Watson
September 16th, 2008 at 12:17
Congratulations to you both! How exciting!
Casia Fletcher
September 16th, 2008 at 21:42
Woo Hoo!!! HOT mama walkin’
Sarah
September 17th, 2008 at 20:42
AH HA! I knew it!!!