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! 😉 […]
These are my people. My sister’s family. It’s quite a different experience photographing kids you know and spend a lot of time with, as opposed to the ones you meet the night of the session. There has to be a shift from “Hey, it’s your Aunt Jenny and usually we just hang out and goof […]
I had a special excitement about photographing these two lovely ladies. Kelley and Sophia are pretty much the definition of fun, and their genuine smiles and laughter are like magic. It’s been a few years since the last time, and I can’t believe how grown up miss Sophia is! She’s still every bit as much of […]
I’ve been loving how personal and down-to-earth my family sessions have been lately. Really, they have looked a lot like real life, but with everyone in cute, coordinating clothes (and this family’s outfit game was on point!). We hang out, play with kids, go for little walks, find mini adventures, eat snacks. It’s a good life. 🙂 I get that it can be […]
Another sweet and amazing family to share today!! These guys are kind, full of love for each other, SUPER smiley, and sooooooooo cuuuuuuuute. Suk & Sam, have you considered family modeling? Just sayin’! I had such a great time running around, climbing trees, racing up hills and just generally adventuring with these four. Check out Henry. […]
These two people are getting married!!!!! What a fantastic decision, because they fit together with total ease. I haven’t even known them that long, but it’s obvious they complement one another beautifully. Their love is stunning. The contentment on their faces says so much, and this image makes me happy.Yeah, girl! Aw look at you guys […]