the memming family

Posted in Family

It’s SYLVIE! And of course, her lovely parents Brandon & Meghan. I made a quick friend with this little one. Her mama told me she can be a little choosey about who she opens up to, which of course made me feel like a million bucks! 😀 I was honored she decided I was ok to […]

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the klemsz family

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Hi, there! I am very eager, as always, to get talking about the amazing people in the images below, but today I feel the need to make a quick disclaimer. I sometimes worry, when I get busy with portrait sessions and post a lot, that it may seem like I’m always saying “such nice things” about […]

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the cox family

Posted in Family

Gosh, talk about families that have become dear to me. Where to even start? I’ve just had the privilege of photographing these three lovely ladies a bunch of times in the last few years and I always look forward to it. I mean, we have FUN. 🙂 Kinsley is a ham, and doesn’t mind the […]

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the sloup family

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There is honestly nothing better than playing with your kids and making you laugh, my dear sweet client families. I big time heart my job. 🙂 I love a session like this where my mind is blown by how much the baby changed, because the last time I saw them it was newborn crazy time […]

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the richard family

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My heart is SOOOOOO full for this family. These smiles are on their faces….oh…97% of the time. They’re genuinely wonderful. I should know – I got to spend two pretty spectacular and important days with them when Mikaela & Andrew and Kelsey & Max got married! 😀 I had giddy butterflies when they asked to […]

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the jones family

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It’s another fabulous day for having a sweet family on the blog, and here they are! This crew just stole my heart. Hannah (on the right here) jumped out of the car when they arrived and came right up to hug me! We’d never met, and it was the best way to start a session. […]

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the petersen family

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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 […]

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the thieman family

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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 […]

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shawn & amy

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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 […]

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the johnson family

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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 […]

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best of 2016

Posted in Engagement

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 […]

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the moffatt family

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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 […]

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the debuse family

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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 […]

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the schnick family

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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 […]

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the horner family

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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 […]

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the cox family

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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 […]

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the fulwider family

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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 […]

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the bronson family

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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 […]

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