Well, I haven’t been great at updating. I had a lot of fun doing this photo shoot- and it was 8 months ago! Talk about being behind!
Meet Alec, if you haven’t already. If you know this little guy, he is much bigger now…
When they are new, they are so soft and squishy.
We have to appreciate everything about their tiny little features.
His mom knows to give plenty of kisses, time passes so quickly!
Every year my husband and I try to take our family portraits sometime between Thanksgiving and the first week of December. This year, I was uncomfortably large. We were anticipating the birth of our 5th child in December- so we decided to wait until he arrived. Well, he held out longer than I had expected, arriving on December 22. In ten years, I hadn’t missed sending out Christmas cards. This year, I did. But we did get cards sent out- they just said ‘Happy New Year’ instead 🙂
I was pretty happy with our family portrait. Sure, Gideon is crying- but he does that.
The ‘big kids’ were super cooperative, and very helpful. Oh, and mega cute!
(ZION)
(EDEN)
(NOAH)
(JOSIAH)
(GIDEON)
That’s our family. They bring me outrageous amounts of joy 🙂
I’ve had the privilege of photographing some very memorable events for the Olds family. Every time they call to schedule portraits, I’m beyond excited.
Recently, they added a new member to the family. At this photo session, we took a few pictures to document her 3 month birthday…
She is such a sweet baby, and SO happy!
I really enjoy capturing milestones in every families lives. I’m so grateful this family has allowed me to be a part of so many special occasions!
In honor of their engagement, Jack and Sarah’s family members held a beautiful engagement celebration.
The table was set elegantly, candles lit, and the weather was perfect!
Even the dessert table was dressed to impress…
Congratulations to Jack and Sarah; may your destination wedding be filled with beauty, joy, and lots of loved ones!
I had a really great time working with Sarah Dawn Photography while up in Washington state. We had the joy of freezing a few sweet moments in time.
Little Alia was so cooperative!
I think she was having as much fun as we were…
Meeting her mom and dad was just as much fun. Such dedicated and loving parents- and musically gifted, too.
The guitar wasn’t just for show. Sarah and I were enjoying the music as we tried distracting Alia from the print on her dress. Really, she was enamored with her dress- we had to reposition her so she couldn’t keep grabbing it and covering her precious little face! I look forward to working with Sarah again, and watching Alia grow!
I’m currently up in Washington State visiting my husband’s family. While here I have had a few photo shoots. Remember my friend Val? She’s the one I did a maternity shoot for in February with my sister in law. Well, baby Lucas is almost 6 months old now!
We took a walk and captured some natural interactions.
Cyan and Logan played on a swing at a nearby lake.
Cyan looks so much like her mom. Lucky girl!
Even the rough and tumble need some mom time.
By the end of our shoot, little Lucas needed some mom time, too. Only Val could supply what he needed.
It was a fun time, with fun people. I always enjoy our visits!
My friend (and loyal client) Gwen scheduled a photo session several months in advance as she was really excited about her sister’s visit from Ireland.
Gwen and her husband, Gary have been here for several years. It was great to see the family together!
Kennedy and Evan got to spend time with their cousin, Charlie.
Kennedy was glad to have photos with her Auntie Brenda!
Have a safe trip home, Brenda and Charlie – and come back soon!
Could you imagine getting six kids all dressed and ready for a family photo session, while maintaining happy attitudes and a positive outlook on the experience? The Mays family did just that- and were such a fun group to photograph! 
Usually there’s a grumpy one in a family photo session, but not these guys! Each child enjoyed their ‘star’ moment…
Little Shiloh was not only cooperative, but accommodating too.
Isaiah was glad to share his playful personality.
Most 8 year old boys are reluctant to have a picture taken, but Darrell was willing and helpful.
Takai has a beautiful smile, and was pleased to share it.
Sweet Jasiah. Cute, fun, photogenic.
Anjal was all smiles, whether the camera was on her or not.
What a great group of kids! They were such a joy to work with.
Here they are, the people responsible for this amazing bunch. Thanks for a great session, Darrell and Tamara. I look forward to more!
I had the fun privilege of photographing sweet Analeigh for her first birthday…
She had fun exploring her surroundings, I was there to document her curious personality.
Some of the most beautiful and timeless photos require no coaching, I enjoy taking part in those captured moments.
Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone
