Animal Crackers in my soup. Monkeys and rabbits loop the loop. . .
A friend referred this family to me and I instantly feel in love! Her Shirley Temple curls and giant apple sweet cheeks, who wouldn’t! She’s a classic.
And the sunset behind the black~eyed susans and my heart burst. What a joyfulness this family has, and so obviously grateful for their baby girl. Thank you for trusting me to capture her spirit! I adore you three!
Abundence. This session was MORE. More joy, more smiles, more laughs, more photo~bombs, more rewarding. I met Jen at Butler. We were sorority sisters (the wild and delinquent kind). While we never lost touch and I have photographed her family before, this time it means so much more. Jen and I have become so much closer lately. We’ve had some of those tearfilled ~ hand holding conversations that only true girlfriends have. It means the world to me to give her the gift of memories of her family. Jen, I adore you. My cup runneth over.
With Grace & a Silver Penny,
Welcome to the world, Hadley Joyce. Her lips, her eyelashes. . . I could just sit & soak them in. I know new mom (Amy) & dad (Geoff) are enjoying every trace of the magic their love has created. I met these two at a wedding I photographed last year and we have many mutual friends. It was such a nice session to chat with Amy and witness these tender moments of Hadley with her family. I adore when parents request using sentimental items. Both the purple and yellow blankets used below are special to the family.
I hope you love these images and cherish these sweet early days with your baby girl.
P.S. This nursery should be in a magazine. . . Really!
Lights will guide you home.
In the nursery of the Longenberger’s home, with crib nearby, there is a lovely piece of art. It says, “Look at the stars. . . look how they shine for you” Coldplay at their finest.
I have seen the fierce mothering done by this lovely women. And the stars do shine in their family. May they always guide the boys home to where their memories are. Magic starts at home. Jill, you are quiet and patient with your words and mighty when they need it. I stand in awe of the love that surrounds the four of you. And now he’s one. . . Already.
And so we had some birthday cake!
Bubbles in the warm glow of sunset. Turning one is pretty enchanting.
Happy first birthday, Ben! It’s just the beginning of your adventure!
The Rogers Family has been with me from the beginning. Friends of friends of mine, they gave me a chance when I was just getting started in this industry. It has been nothing short of extraordinary watching their family grow. Twins, Colton and Harper and their youngest son, Brooks are such sweet and gorgeous children. Colton and Harper tend to be on the serious side. So I made sure to get some images of them just being themselves as well as big smiles. When I work with kids, I want them to be genuine. If their not smiling, THAT’S OKAY! I’d choose a soulful serious look over a forced smile any day.
These guys are so much fun! You can tell in just a glimpse, they are each other’s everything!
A few more serious expressions. . .
Big smiles.
Meet Brooks
I am so grateful to have met you & your family, there is something so magical to observe your kind of love. Thank you for trusting me to document your family as it grows.