Category: Families

  • Worman Family

    It was chilly when we met for our portrait session.  We were searching for sunlight for that honey sweet illumination I love in family pictures.  But also~for warmth.  Lilah’s big eyes just drink up the sun with sparkles and shine.  Her brother kept us laughing with goofiness and hugs.  He just cracks me up!  These little musings have been in front of my lens before so it didn’t take long for us to get silly and see genuine expressions.  I love how they love each other.

    Once in a while. . . in the middle of ordinary life. . . I witness a fairytale.  Your family is extraordinary.  Thanks for letting me document it.

  • Spring is in the Air

    I’ve had the honor of photographing the Longenberger Family several times now and I’m telling you they are some of the nicest and most fun folks ever.  Full of smiles and always laughing.  Their boys are adorable and hilarious.  They are so connected with each other as a family.

    It’s really my favorite thing to watch a family grow and feel like friends~so these sessions are close to my heart.  I hope it shows.

    Isn’t this Indiana spring everything it should be?!  Greens and pastels and soft morning dewy light.

    Oh, how I love to chase the light.

    Can you believe the blue eyes!

     

    Jill always looks like a celebrity stylist dresses her in the morning.  And no matter what these energetic boys throw her way, she’s the vision of calm & kindness.

     

    You can tell, I adore them.

    Thank you bunches!

    Happy Spring,

  • The Simerly Family

     Hello again!

    So, I first met the Simerly family when their son turned one.   We had such a good time playing in the park for his first year portraits.  You’ll recognize him.  He’s the one with the Ah-mazing blue eyes that I display every. single. time. I get the chance.  (wink)

     

     

    I know~future heart breaker~right?

    Well, this couple (with movie star good looks) decided to add to their crew.

     

    Meet Andrew.

    I LOVE HIS RED HAIR!

    Time goes so quickly when they are little.  He’s already so big.  Can you believe he’s trying to crawl at 6 months!  Strong boy!  I had such a good time laughing with Kelly and sharing tips on getting your toddlers to eat veggies  (Jack love salad & we both recommend the made with yogert ranch for dipping).

     

    Six months is such a fun age.  I wanted these images capture Andrew right now;  joy * full, crawling, & drooling.  His extra * ordinary everyday magic.  What a genuine fun lovin’ morning.  Thanks so much!  I love this job!

  • A Baby for the Begos

     

    Jackie and her husband are so in love.  You can see it in their laughter together, their connection.  They are so much fun!  And before you know it they’ll be adding a baby to the family.  It’s only going to get better from here!

    Jackie is so sweet .  We laughed our way through this session.  This truck has special meaning to the two of them.

    I can’t wait to meet there bundle of joy!  It won’t be long now. . .

    Can you believe how beautiful she is?!

    It was super cold out!  So we did a few inside and a few outside.  I love how in every image I can see LOVE!

    I’m so very excited for you!  Thanks for trusting me to document this magical time for you.  I’m looking forward to meeting the baby very soon!

     

  • Hogan Family

     

     

    Sometimes it all just comes together.  I first met the Hogan family last summer and we had lovely weather and such a great time.  This time around, we had planned a chilly winter session and look at the day mother nature gave us!  It was 50 degrees and sunny in January!  Karly had just woken up from an afternoon nap and was all smiles right away.

     

    Karly is such a sweetheart!  We had fun singing songs and giggling with her Mommy & Daddy.  Such a beautiful family!

     And as we walked through the late afternoon sunlight, I couldn’t help thinking how fast the magic of childhood goes.  I am so happy I get to capture it.

    Thanks Hogan Family!