Can you believe all these girls?!! I went to high school with Kristy and while we have talked a little on facebook, it was so fun to see her girls spunky personalities in person. What a fun idea to have cousin portraits! 
Look for the magic today. Maybe you’ll find a silver penny.
The Wright family has a special place in my heart.
James was just a teeny weeny newborn when I met him for the first time and now it lights me up to see him grow and watch as his smile fills a room. He is crawling like a champ and I bet by the time you read this he’s working on walking! It was colder than we’d hoped for the day of our session, so we moved most of our session indoors. It was a super fun spot and I love seeing Daddy read to his boy.
Thanks for everything, Christie. Your family is filled with love. My favorite thing to photograph, that everyday, ordinary, magic. You have so much ahead of you in toddlerhood to cherish. Holding hands and choosing favorite rocks. . . early morning jammies and cartoons, building forts and reading Curious George. Soak it up. There is just nothing else in the world like a sweet little boy.
Thanks for letting me capture the spirit of your family.
“She wears a demeanor made of bright pretty things. . . “
Emilee is is one of the kindest people I have ever known. She’s sneaky. Shy at first. A little quiet. But when you get to know her. . . so funny! I have had some rolling on the floor, tears streaming, can’t breathe, laughing moments with Em.
“Halos made of Summer, Rhythms made of Spring”
And doesn’t she have the most beautiful kiddos? Mary is a mystery. Quiet and and observant. She has the spirit of an old soul. Ethan is the same age as my son and such a goofball. They say the funniest things at 3. I love how Jeff and Emilee nurture each other. These happy images of their family make my heart sing.
“I’ve got crowns of words a woven, each one a song to sing”
So grateful, Emilee!
When I first looked at baby’s face
I thought I heard the angels sing.
Their music seemed to flood the air,
And in my heart it seemed to ring.
For a moment I was lifted
Far above all earthly things,
and a grateful prayer I murmured
For the joy a baby brings.
~Hilda ford Sherman
What a beautiful family! Baby Bradford is so sweet and sleeps through everything.
Big brother, Coors (the dog) was already protective and curious about me photographing his baby.
I’ve never seen such calm and easy going first time parents!
Thanks so very much and congratulations! It was so special to capture these first special moments with Bradford!
Much Love,
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.