Dec 20, 2014 | watch-me-grow portraits
Ethan is a stinker. Really. Its the best way to describe him. You can even see it in his photos! But the cherry on top was during his three month photo session. He was fussing and didn’t want us to set him down. His mom picked him up to comfort him… and… the little dude LAUGHED IN MY FACE. Yup. I have had lots and lots of babies smirk at me when they get their way, but this one actually laughed at me. So, Ethan will forever and always be a stinker in my book! (its a good thing that I find stinkers to be awesomely adorable!)
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Dec 20, 2014 | watch-me-grow portraits
Mr. Aiden is my GQ baby model. He gives you the most handsome serious looks! He also has the most expressive eyebrows and will give me the funniest looks– especially when I am acting a fool to get him to smile! You can already tell there is no doubt this dude will be a lady killer!
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Dec 20, 2014 | Family Portraits
Portrait sessions don’t get much easier than the one we had with the Elwood Family. They are obviously a beautiful family, but the happiness they brought with them into the studio was absolutely contagious! Most families walk in the door at least a little stressed from getting everyone dressed and to the session on time, but there was none of that with the Elwoods! Even the baby was squealing and giggling! Needless to say, their session totally brightened my day!
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Dec 19, 2014 | Family Portraits
Sometimes my job is more than a job. Sometimes I have the opportunity to be a part of a family’s history. I adore Mandi and Adam. We were lucky enough to photograph their wedding several years ago and become friends. I was thrilled when I learned nine months ago that they were adopting a little girl. When Mandi called us a few weeks ago with the news that the adoption was about to be finalized, we were overjoyed for them. We jumped at Mandi’s idea of having us come to the courthouse to photograph the adoption hearing and do a few family portraits outside the courthouse.
Never, ever did I imagine how much this would effect me. As soon as I saw Mandi, I could tell she was nervous. She was so anxious to meet with the judge and have the official, final approval to make this little girl part of their family forever. We weren’t sure if the judge would allow photographs during the hearing, but I quietly stood to the side and snapped images as they swore to protect and love their daughter. I was honestly fighting my own tears back as I watched their dreams come true. As Adam held his little girl and Mandi’s arms were stretched along the table between Adam and their adoption counselor, I watched through my lens as the judge made the adoption official. The image I took is one that I will personally treasure forever. It is love and joy all captured in a single moment. I am always honored when a family selects us to photograph them or when a bride chooses us, but this single, solitary moment is one of the most rewarding moments I have ever had as a photographer. This image, this single moment, is where the Youngs officially became a family forever.
I love being a photographer. I love creating memories that families will treasure. I love being a part of a family’s history. I love all the babies and children we get to know and love. I love my job and I am so thankful to all my clients for making it a reality for me. And on this day, I am especially thankful for the Young family for giving me the opportunity to capture something so very special.
Dec 19, 2014 | watch-me-grow portraits
The word “spitfire” was made just for baby Kinsley. You might not think a one week old baby would have this much personality, but I promise you this feisty little girl would show you otherwise! She was beyond fun to photograph and I can’t wait to see her spunky little personality grow!
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