A Mind of His Own

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with David and his parents Steve and Mary.  From the moment I got there David was only interested in one thing, play time.  The images I caught were stolen in between bribes of time with his toys...in just one more minute.  Thankfully we were able to distract him long enough to catch him being his charismatic self.  David has quite a big personality for such a little man.  He took over the room...where he sat, how he sat, and who he sat with... it was all up to him.  Pictures with mom and dad weren't enough.  We HAD to take some with his green dinosaurs too.  He is sweet, funny, and clearly knows what he wants.  A little man with a mind of his own for sure.

A Bond For Life

I have the best job. Really. I have been so lucky to work with the most wonderful people that always add more joy to my day. This session was no exception. These kids teased each other, drove tractors around, joked with me, made snowballs and even started an attack on dad! In spite of all the mischief that's typical to kids at this age you can tell they have a special bond. It was awesome to spend some time with a family that so clearly enjoys their time together. It reminded me of how thankful I am for my family; for my sister and brother. The bond siblings share is unique and one that I am extremely grateful for. I love to think that these kids will only grow closer as the years go on. Aren't they a beautiful bunch?

How They Grow!

I will never stop being amazed by the little hands and tiny fingers, spontaneous giggles and extraordinary light that comes from little ones. I often wonder how it's possible that I was ever that size, how any of us were that small once. So innocent and so full of wonder. During photo sessions I often find myself standing in awe of these fascinating little creatures. Their innocence and wonder makes me wish I could remember who I was when I was that small. How it felt to be so wide eyed and unaware of myself. The younger years fade away too fast and before we know it these moments become memories. For my part, I just keep trying to stop time for families with babies that are growing way too fast. The last time I saw Ella she was just 3 months old. It's 3 months later...she's changed so much, and surely too fast for her parents!

Giving Thanks

Tomorrow is a big day. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Who doesn't look forward to the mounds of delicious stuffing, turkey and apple and pumpkin pies? But there's so much more than piles of food that make Thanksgiving a favorite of mine. It's the opportunity to feel gratitude for health, the freedom we have to make our dreams come true and wonderful friends and family in our lives. I am grateful beyond words for all that I have and will spend the day reminding those that make my life better how thankful I am to have them. Life is good...really good!

Before I take off for the holiday weekend I wanted to share a few pics from a recent session. We went to the pumpkin patch in pursuit of the perfect pumpkin. I'm not sure we found it, but it was lots of fun looking!

He's a handsome little man, isn't he?


In hot pursuit of the great pumpkin...


Now go spread thanks and stuff yourselves silly!

Blog Slacking

I've done it again. I've neglected my blog and my loyal readers...boooo. I've never been so busy and in the interest of making deadlines for clients I have let my blog efforts slack. So it's for good cause that I've been MIA from the blog world right? I've had some really fun sessions in the last few months and can't wait to share some the images from them. Once I dig through them all, I'll be putting them up so check back soon! In the meantime I wanted to share one recent image that I just love.



Be well until the next time...

One Week

Lula is one week old today. It's unbelievable how much she's changed already! We had a brief visit yesterday. She squirmed around a little bit, inspected my face as I held her, and mostly just napped. I spent some time starting at her, being fascinated by the purity of this new little person I held in my arms. Simply amazing. Here she is looking adorable and oh-so-sleepy!

Ella

Ella is teeny tiny and absolutely adorable. At 3 months old she's quiet and sweet. She's the kind of baby that makes you think having a newborn is easy work. During our session she barely made a peep. Mostly she spent her time staring in awe at the camera. From the looks she kept giving me I'm pretty sure she was wondering what the heck that big thing was that I kept pointing at her! When she wasn't looking at me with her quizzical face, I caught her being her cute self.

Thanks so much to little Ella and her parents for welcoming me into your home and letting me share a little bit of your new joy with you!

Allison & Molly

The bond between a mother and child is something that I always feel so grateful to witness. Molly and Allison's connection is undeniable. They threw rocks together, walked by the water, and made dandelion wishes. A few times Molly snuggled into Allison's arm or leg or wherever she could reach just to be close to her mommy. It was so sweet. And when Allison put Molly's hand on her belly to feel her soon to arrive little brother or sister Molly had to check her own belly to see if it was just like mommy's! I enjoyed the time we spent together so much...just look at how adorable they are together!

Thanks Allison & Molly for sharing your time with me! I look forward to watching you grow together over the years.

Chloe

Spunk. I can't think of a better word to describe little Chloe. At almost three years old, she's ready to take on the world. In our hour session, she blew bubbles, drank tea, rode the horsey (imaginary..but still), and played with her kitty, Camo. She ran me in circles, literally! I could barely keep up, but I was determined to catch the little fireball with my lens.

Camo looks scared...could it be that he's afraid Chloe will "let him fly"? I'm pretty sure she thinks he has wings...or at least that's what you'd assume when watching her play with him!

Isn't she cheeky?

Working with children continues to inspire me beyond words. Stepping back into a world full of imagination, color and life; and catching that spark in each child...it's an extraordinary and unpredictable experience every single time! Thanks to Chloe and her parents for letting me peek into the sweet life they share.

Mike & Ali + 1

Ali & Mike are two incredible individuals. Together they make an even more incredible couple. They encourage other, laugh together and grow together. Now they're having a baby together. I imagine their amazing qualities will meld perfectly to create a child that's smart as a whip, creative, rambunctious, and beautiful. The combination of these two will make one awesome person that I can't wait to meet!

Don't they look like they'll make perfect parents?

August 9th can't come soon enough! In the meantime, stay tuned for updates and images. Ali is sure to be more adorable as the months go by.

Congratulations Mike & Ali! We're all excited to meet your fiery little leo!

New Life - Jaysn Joseph

Since my dear friend Jay told me that he and his better half, Krystal, were going to have a baby, I've been eagerly awaiting the little one's arrival. Last week I got the excited call from Jay. He was ecstatic and could barely catch his breath as he blurted out all the details. Happy, healthy, and beautiful; the baby was perfect. When I got to the hospital the next day Jay and Krystal were overcome with joy, and in complete awe of their new addition. As I held his precious little frame in my arms I was overwhelmed with hope that comes from new life; a little bundle of unlimited possibilities. I only finally let go to take a few snaps. Here's little Jaysn at 16 hours old.

safe in daddy's hands



proud grandpa

New beginnings are so amazing! Congratulations Jay & Krystal!