How on earth do I get so lucky that so many of my clients feel like family after a single session together?! Another example of just that: the warm-hearted Petersen family. Including grandparents in a family session has become such a special part of what I do. Everyone needs to do this at least once!Look […]
Heath & Brittany! Heath & Brittany!!!! I’ve been dying to get this session blogged so the world can see this fun duo in all their glory. I’ve noticed these two have this gift for setting the energy level perfectly at a chilled out happy hour vibe. They are so comfortable in their skin, genuine, and unapologetically […]
Be still, my heart! This fiery family is my kind of fam. They know how to have fun, laugh, shake things off, smile from the heart, I mean…I have a big ol’ family crush on them. Look at these two!!! And here’s the whole crew! First, let’s talk about mama Andrea for a second. It takes […]
When Amy first described her kids to me, she used the word “cheerful”, and she is spot on. These kids are so sweet! And mama picked out amazing outfit colors for a spring shoot, don’t you think? This is big brother Jaden on the left. I love this image of him – I think we […]
What an honor it is to photograph families in their own homes! I LOVE in-home sessions for the irreplaceable intimate feeling they have. I happened to also fall hard for little Oliver during this one. He is officially one year old, and rocking the early stages of toddlerhood! Prepare yourself for these photos – these three […]
Being around Andy and Alison makes me SO excited about all the good, good, good things that blossom in marriage. Love, sure, but also firm respect, a constant mutual encouragement, and the deepest friendship imaginable. You two are in for the best adventure of your lives, and it’s already off to such a sweet start! I wanted […]
All week I’ve been thinking about words. What words might describe what the new year will bring? What words will characterize my circumstances or my thoughts? And then I sat down to create this post – my absolute favorite of the year, because who doesn’t like to gather and dwell on their favorites? – and […]
I have been so fortunate to work with the best of the best people in the years I’ve been photographing families. I’m not trying to sugarcoat it – I truly cannot think of enough happy superlatives to write about the awesome people I get to take pictures of. Each year gets better and better, and I’m full of […]
This awesome family recently got together with me for some “everybody’s-in-the-same-city” photos! Every single person in these photos is overwhelmingly kind, even baby Elise with her fantastic smile. 🙂 I had an awesome time with them. Lisa & Chip, Mom & Dad, Meme & Gramps. Don’t these guys look like fun!? Answer: yes. This sweet […]
I think it will be VERY clear, after looking through this glimpse of my session with Justin, Melissa, Connor and Emery why this family is my kind of family. They were so chill (literally, because it was pretty cold that day), relaxed, and had tons of fun with their photos. As a result, their personalities are just […]
I had never met these lovely people before, and I left our session wishing I was part of the Horner family. 🙂 Can you even imagine how much fun this crew has when they are all together? Their smiles are 100% real, and they’re every bit as happy as they look. I’ve pretty much fallen […]
These ladies are making a double appearance on the blog this year, and I’m not mad about it. 🙂 This session was just fun. No stress, no manufacturing of moods, just hanging out, playing with Kinsley, laughing together, adventuring. The good, good every day stuff. And they look pretty awesome doing it! A perfect, knock-you-over […]
I’ve had so many dear hearts on this blog lately, and this gorgeous family is no exception. Remember them? (2011, 2012, later in 2012, 2015) My camera just loves them. 🙂 And what’s not to love? I’m so excited for them to welcome baby #3 (A BROTHER!!!) very soon! Lillian and Lucy are sweet-hearted, vivid, rambunctious […]
Here’s the blog challenge of the day: I dare you not to smile at the many faces of sweet little Penny! This family has the best vibe. They complement one another so perfectly, and there is no shortage of love between them. The best part (for me, anyway) is they’re from my hometown, and Alyssa’s dad […]
These are my parents!!!! Something in me feels so deeply humbled and happy when my family asks me to photograph them. I think it’s because they really don’t have to. I feel an immense responsibility in photographing these two, in particular. Exactly as they are. In their 60s. As my kids’ grandparents. How they laugh. […]
When Megan asked me to photograph her extended family, I was so giddy with excitement. I did a family/maternity session with her, Craig and little Mackenzie last fall, and they are such a sweet little crew. I couldn’t wait to meet baby Charlotte and the rest of Megan’s awesome fam! It’s become part of my […]
I loved everything about this session. This family gets each other, laughs hard, and was willing to put up with my shenanigans to get these gorgeous photos of them. I like them. 🙂 I am also a big fan of all the fall vibes we had goin’ on. Oh seriously. I could have done a […]
My heart is filled with so much joy when I think about how Brad and Elise were brought together, how wonderfully they complement one another, and how well they were celebrated at their wedding. If you want a primer of their beautiful relationship and natural ease together, go check out their engagement session first! 😉 […]