Being a parent is a joyous occasion.  It’s an exciting time in a couples life which prepares them for a new journey that is life changing.  Being asked to photograph the first stage of the journey is not only exciting,  but an honor.  A while back, my friend Omar asked me to do some maternity shots for his wife Alia.  I’ve known Omar for a while know, and I was stocked to hear the news that he was going to Dad.  Omar is quite literally the jolliest person I’ve ever met, and his presence brings a smile to everyone around him.  Just spending five minutes with the guy, you can tell that he’s going to be a great Dad.  Now I can sit here and talk about how great Omar and Alia are all day, but instead, I will let you view the images below.  On a side note, this was my first ever maternity shoot!