When I say I was SO excited to do this session, I'm fairly certain there aren't enough words to show how amazing this sweet woman is and just how wonderful this news was. I may be anxious until her little munchkin is born, but I couldn't be happier to celebrate Christine's big news!  

Originally from Virginia, Christine moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2005 to attend Johnson & Wales University for International Hotel & Tourism Management. She had already been attending Radford University in Virginia for two years but wanted to take advantage of Johnson & Wales Hospitality and Culinary programs. Throughout college she maintained a long-distance relationship with her significant other, Stephen. The year she graduated college Stephen and Christine were married and Baby Riley came soon after! Stephen also had a son, Tristen, from a previous relationship so Christine went from zero to mama bear overnight! While juggling a newborn and new mom life and starting her career, Christine had the opportunity to work her way up and achieve success in the hospitality industry. After Riley was born, Christine began to experience some health issues related to a condition she was born with. After several years and multiple surgeries, she achieved stability with her condition. Christine and Stephen always wanted another child, but were told she would most likely be unable to conceive. To their surprise and excitement, The Patterson family will be welcoming a baby boy in August and are looking forward to this amazing chapter! 

Take a look at some of my favorites from her announcement session, and be sure to leave some love!