Holden's 1 year session

I really haven't blogged in so long.. I felt like it is well over due. So here it is! This adorable little family visited me for the second time, and of course I'm always delighted when a client returns. I took this little man's photos when he was 6 months, and now at 1 year. He's grown up so much and just has the most perfect and sweet little personality. The weather of course was crazy. It was thankfully sunny and beautiful, but also super windy and freezing!! They were such troopers though that we were able to get some great shots. :) 

The Enemark Family

I had a totally fun session with my sister a few weeks ago, and with her awesome family. My nephews are growing into such handsome young men, it's amazing to see them grow up over these past few years. It's hard to believe they are teenagers, it still seems like yesterday I changed their diapers and played peek a boo with them. But here they are now, 13,15,15, and 17. Making their mama proud. :)

Little Mr. Evan was my first newborn boy! I got to pick out lots of blues and greens! My favorite! Our first session didn't quite work out as planned, because the poor little guy was having some tummy issues. So we had to reschedule. Which of course was for the best, because I wanted him to be happy and comfortable with me. Our second session went great. All was better with him and his tummy, and we were able to move forward with some cute photos that I hope his family will cherish forever. So here enough of me babbling, here is, Evan!

Just a little FYI...

So photography for me used to be an everyday thing as a stay at home mom. Now that I'm working full time, my job and my family have become my top priority and photography has kind of been put in the back seat. It's still a major part of my life, but because I work full time now, I would only like to do a couple sessions or so a month. Which thankfully it has been. So if you want to schedule any sessions with me, please contact me in advance so I can work with you and we can get a good shooting date in. Weekends would be my ideal shooting time, but evenings are possible too, just only after 6 PM. I am excited for continuing on my photography journey, and with meeting with all of you! Please contact me if you have any questions.

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Thanks for all your cooperation and support!

:)

Holden-6 months old

It's been a while since I've blog, but thought I'd make a come back with this little cutie pie. :) I seriously LOVED taking his picture. Capture little babies around this age is just so fun. Their smiles, joy, and pure innocence is just great to be around. Funny thing to about Holden's mommy is that we knew each other way back when. And when I mean way back when, I mean like 3rd-5th grade. So when we were just little kids. And now we have our own kids! Crazy how that happens. ;) Well her baby is just purely adorable and I'm so glad I got to meet him and provide these lasting photos for his family.

My little one is one!

Well, she actually turned one almost a month ago, but I'm just now finishing up my session with her. Sheesh I'm slow! She is just the apple of my eye, and I am just amazed everyday that she is mine. My life has changed so much since she has entered in to it, but for the better. She is so smart, funny, and always makes me smile. At her one year check up she was 19 lbs, 11oz, and 29 1/4 inches tall! I can't believe how much she's grown, and I can't wait to watch her grow more into the perfect little girl that she is.

Baby Evelyn, 7 days old.

Sweet little Evelyn was only a week old when I got the chance to meet her. I did her mama's maternity pictures (also on the blog) and was excited to meet this little lady. She was so sweet and cuddly, and was a nice little lady for me to work with. We had to take a couple food breaks (don't we all?) but we soon got back into action. What's also special is that she shares the same birthday as my daughter. March 23rd. A good day indeed. :)

Little Carter

I had the wonderful opportunity to take some photos for an old childhood friend. Her sister and I practically grew up together, and she was the cool older sister who would help us get ready for school dances among other things. I was happy to hear from her, and also happy to meet and photograph her adorable 20 month old son Carter. We visited Mcminamen's Edgefield, and walked around the grounds on a surprisingly beautiful day. He was such a sweetie, and of course always on the go exploring everything. So I just followed along and took some shots as I could. We had such a good time together, he even wanted to follow me when I left wanting to explore some more. :) Overall it was a great little reunion, and I was glad I got to meet cute little Carter. Hopefully I'll be able to see them again sometime soon!

Spring! Spring!!

Is anyone else ready for spring? I know I sure am. Sitting here as I'm typing, I can see the rain just pouring as it usually does this time of year and all I can think about is the sunny future of spring. Although I know the rain doesn't stop in the spring, I know that there are those moments of sun that are less likely in the winter here in the great northwest. Spring for me means my birthday, my daughter's 1st birthday, and hopefully lots of new fun sunny sessions! I have loved using wintry weather to my best advantage, but I think I'm ready for a change, and for something different. 

Misty & Dave~Couples Shoot

Misty is a return client that has thankfully come back! She is a friend of my sister's and is so nice. I was happy to photograph her and the new man her life. They were so happy together, and it was so sweet to see that love they had. :) Just priceless! It was a quick and simple session in the cold soggy weather, but I got some great shots of the two of them.

Katie & Lindsey~ Maternity Session

I absolutely LOVE maternity shoots. Which is weird, because I myself, hated pregnancy. I was sick all the time, lost 9 lbs the first trimester, and was completely miserable. But underneath all of the throwing up, fatigue, heartburn, etc. there was a tiny miracle growing in my belly. And I think that is what is so special about those pregnant bellies. I really love trying to do my best to capture the beauty that is growing and creating life. Because I don't think there is anything more beautiful than that. What was also fun about this session, was that it was a friend maternity shoot along with just a regular maternity shoot. Katie was 36 weeks, and Lindsey was 20, and they were both just stunning!