reconnections.

It's always fun to reconnect with people from your childhood. However, it also quickly reminds you of how fast time truly goes by. I believe I have known this little cuties mommy since like my 8th grade year. And, now... here I am photographing her beautiful daughter years later. Little Miss O was not quite so sure of what to think of me. But, with daddy running around in circles we managed to capture some great images!

Some images scream color while others melt my heart in black and white...

another hot one.

Here is another wonderful family that was willing to bear the heat and humidity this week with me. Wow... I think I have lost about 5 lbs this week in pure sweat (well, a girl can at least hope).

This session took place at Lanoha Nursery and I am loving all the variety! Even though it was super hot and absolutely gross out... this family was amazing and we had a fantastic session.









"Um, what are you looking at."


And, I had to post this image... reminds me of Elvis. Uh huh, uh huh!

hot. hot. hot.

That is exactly what we were all saying during this session! This session wins the "hottest session ever" award and these two beautiful children did absolutely amazing. Sweat beads galore and dripping wet hair... but we made it through! Thanks B family for bearing the elements with me and for being so calm and relaxed in such yucky conditions.



Gotta love baby hands!

hair.

I just LOVE this little guy's hair! He was such a poser and so very sleepy.

creamy.

I have so many favorites from this newborn session. Mr. T was such a joy to photograph and posed so beautifully for me. I can't wait to watch him grow through the years. Some of these images have such a soft and creamy feel to them which I am absolutely loving!

Mom had the best idea of using this gorgeous pattern as a backdrop... LOVE this image! It turned out perfect.








Love his eye contact here.

satsifaction.

There is nothing more satisfying than repeat clients! Watching these little people grow throughout the years is such a wonderful part of this business. I photographed this little beauty when she turned 1, 2 and now she is almost 3. Then, this handsome little man was added to the family who I had the pleasure of meeting as a newborn. Look at him now... he just turned 1!!!

overcast.

I for sure thought we would get rained on during this session. But, thankfully, it held off and we ended up having a great time together. This little sibling team was a joy to photograph and I loved their outfits.

real.

Holy moly... this little guy was fast! Falling into the sand and running away from the camera was the games he wanted to play so with quick fingers and fast shutter speeds we captured the real life of a 2-year-old boy. Giggles, peek-a-boo, the Barney dance... all the things that make being a boy at 2 completely AWESOME!!!

so proud.

My little man is growing up so fast! He is so extremely proud of this outfit. We have a family wedding coming up soon and Brandon wanted to wear a tie SO bad. After I washed his new clothes (it needs a good ironing before the big event) he was begging to try them on and go outside to take pictures. Of course, how could I resist? He amazes me everyday and oh, how I love him!

morning light.

Another great session with a super cute little group of siblings. They were quick... but we managed to get some great shots while enjoying the beautiful morning light.

in-between.

I LOVE photographing children between the ages of 6-13 age. Kids this age are often what I call the "in-betweens." They are no longer babies/toddlers and are not yet mature enough to be called young woman or men. We tend to use their school photo to document each awkward stage but, of course, as a photographer those school photos do not do this age group justice!

As parents, we tend to photograph our children SO much as newborns, babies and during those early toddler years. And then... there is this huge gap, life happens, we get busy and then before you know it you are scheduling their senior portraits. Ahhh... if only we would get the in-between years. This age just screams beauty, growth and that teeter-totter of innocence. It's breath-taking to me and so you can just about guess how excited I was to meet these two beautiful girls and their gorgeous family.