these are a few of my favorite...people

If you know me at all, you know this family! And you know how much I adore this family. And oh how much fun I had taking some quick pictures of them:

When this sweet little thing was just a teeny tiny newborn we took a photo of her lying on the end of the bed with the rest of the family behind her, so I decided to try and recreate it. She's not so teeny, but she's so stinkin' adorable! (though I admit, I may be a little biased when it comes to these girls for some strange reason.)


These girls LOVE their daddy, and he adores them, I think this picture definitely captures the daddy's girls.


I took individual photos of each of the girls, but this was my favorite. I love those glasses. I love this sweet girl.


I seriously can't get enough of them.


And lastly, the family photo I love the most. Is this not a beautiful family!?!



That's it for now, but you will see more of this family very soon. I'm thinking with fall leaves all around them...
Love you guys! More than you will ever know.

five days old

A dear friend of mine recently had her fourth, that's right, fourth! baby, and I couldn't resist the urge to get over there to get a snuggle and snap a few pictures. And this sweet little girl was just a perfect little subject and just as adorable as her three bigger siblings.

At only five days old she still had her umbilical cord attached, which I love. It's so symbolic to me, it shows this connection, and emphasizes the newness. *sigh* how I love newness! I always felt a little emotional when my babies' dried, stinky umbilical cords fell off :o) Is that odd?




I also love how big the soother looks on a little newborn face. How beautiful is this baby?!






Congratulations again, you are my new hero, and I wish I were as brave as you, to have a fourth! I always love spending time with you, so I'm glad she gave me the excuse!

little man

This little guy was at that adorable age were you can barely get them to sit still for even a moment. So I had lots of fun chasing him around his house, as our weather was, once again, a little uncooperative that day. Despite all that conspired against us that day, those beautiful brown eyes and sweet little face still managed to make my job easy. Here are a few of my favorites:

I just love his beautiful brown eyes.




blue horse, blue horse, what do you see? (I'm a little familiar with his choice of book)


I am trying a few new things with editing lately, so I had some fun with the next couple




Thanks again for having me come and capture your sweet little guy, we'll have to find a nice day that works again someday soon!

happily ever after

So I am not a wedding photographer, nor do I advertise myself as such, but inevitably every summer I do seem to book a few, usually friends or family, but I always have fun because I get to think outside the box and try some new things. This wedding was no exception...first of all, I don't think I have ever seen such a stunning bridal party! It was a beautiful day, and the setting was beautiful as well. Everything was working in my favor...



This was actually one of my very favorite shots of the day. I love the texture of the grass in behind them








And finally, the whole party on a sweet old truck that we happened upon behind the neighbor's house...I was thrilled!


Congratulations you two, it was a a beautiful affair to start out your life together!!

a little indulgence...

So one of my favorite families met up with me to take some family photos. There was a skate park that I have been eyeing for a while and, though maybe a little skeptical, they allowed me to indulge myself and photograph them there. And I think it was worth it :o) We also went to a park, but I think the skate park ones were my faves of the day!

They beautiful family at the skate park


They did a lot of indulging that day. I made the lovebirds pose for a few photos. It's always nice to have some pictures of the two of you. After the babies come it seems we often forget to just photograph mom and dad, so I always try to get a few shots during my shoots.


I love this daddy toddler shot. So typical, so sweet. I love this kid!


Okay, I enhanced the color a little, but how could I not with those beautiful eyes!!


And I love this shot too. It shows little mr. T's cautious side.






And lastly, I love this shot. I love these kids. Love, love, love.


Thanks again for indulging me. There were so many shots of you I love, it was hard to pick what to put up. You are a beautiful family, beautiful people, inside and out and I feel blessed to call you my friends! Hope you love your photos!

almost...family of five

This beautiful family is about to add another little darling to the mix, so we figured we had better capture Rachel's belly before it's gone. Rachel is fast becoming a good friend and has taught me more about the computer side of photography than anyone. She has also captured some amazing shots of me and my family. So I was very excited, and honestly a little nervous, to finally be able to repay her. But I shouldn't have worried, she knows what works, and what she was looking for, so she made it really easy for me, and I think we ended up with some great shots!

Here are a few of my favorites, we'll start with a feet shot, as Rachel has a bit of a thing with feet :o)


With the, soon to be, big brother and big sister. Seriously, what beautiful children you make Rachel! Can't wait to meet the new little one!


I love this shot, I feel like it sort of captures how your family seems to me, and shows A's spunky personality


Mommy and her sweet boy


Mommy and her busy girl


And the beautiful mommy all on her own. (we did get lots of just Rachel, but I loved the interaction of their family...maybe I'll post more later...)


Rachel, I hope you love your photos, and I cannot wait to meet the little one, and take hundreds of pictures!!! (but until then...I am sitting by the phone waiting for your call!!)

and baby makes three

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this fun couple and her adorable belly in their home and at Tynehead park. There was much laughter, and I was very entertained! The baby should be making his or her arrival any day now, and I am so excited for them all to meet each other!

Here are a few of my favorites from the day...the belly...


In the park...I thought I'd save the photos of baby getting raspberries from daddy for your private viewing :o)


Soon these arms will be holding a little baby!


I love the color of this shirt, it just popped in the photos!


And last, but not least, see the love!


Thanks to both of you for a fun shoot! I am so excited for you guys and can't wait to meet the little one!!!