Sydney & Will

I have to say that although I love all of my clients dearly, Alyssa and Aaron's family has a special place in my heart. Alyssa was my first "official" client last spring, booking me for a session with her and her daughter Sydney (you can view that session here). I had taken photos before, but most of them had been portfolio building or people that I knew. So I really appreciate Alyssa emailing me last year, and I was super excited when she contacted me again. Sydney is gorgeous and I couldn't wait to meet Will, who is now a year old.

Unfortunately on our reschedule date (the first was absolutely frigid), it still wasn't warm enough for the kids to be outside but we were able to get some adorable shots indoors instead. I just love the kids' outfits - the bow dress and the argyle? Too cute for words.

Thanks again to the G family for another fantastic session - it was great seeing you guys again (great meeting Aaron and Will!) and I hope you enjoy the sneak peek.



Sydney is a girlie girl - she loves Disney princess movies and takes dance lessons. She also (my opinion) has the cutest outfits, and I love her little hair clips.




Don't you just love the pink patent mary janes?


I just think this picture is so sweet...


Will seems to be a mover and a shaker, and has to be one of the fastest crawlers I've ever seen.




Look at those two little teeth!








I love this photo - it's as if he's saying "You want me to do what?"...








Will is also apparently a big fan of music, and he loved pressing the button on his piano and train so he could boogie. He does a killer Stevie Wonder impression!






Thanks again to Alyssa, Aaron, Sydney, and Will for inviting me into your home and for such a great session!

The M Family: Angela, Brian, Allie, and Jace

If you check out the blog regularly you'll recognize this family. I took photos of Allie back when I was just starting out and she was only 2 years old (see post here), and I took newborn photos of Jace last May (see post here). I can't believe how much they have both grown!

Angela and I have known each other a long time - we grew up in the same small north central Iowa town and she was a year behind me in school. I remember hanging out with her and several other friends at the pool every day in the summer when we were about 15 years old! Ah, the good old days...

Anyways, I was thrilled when Angela asked if I would take some photos of her family this year, and Sunday afternoon we ventured out to Kent Park. The weather was beautiful, the kids were adorable, and the family is, as you can see...gorgeous. Here's a sneak peek of some of my favorites - enjoy!





Allie is a very sweet and loving big sister to Jace with lots of kisses and hugs to go around. I'm not sure he appreciates it right now, but hopefully he will someday.




Allie loves princesses, and she had a great time looking at the photos right after I took them at the session. She has a sweet smile with a mischievous and infectious laugh.








It's hard to tell if she's a daddy's girl, or a momma's girl...(maybe a little of both?)








Jace is getting to be such a big boy! I love his little cheeks.










I think this one of Angela and Jace is so sweet, it is definitely one of my favorites of the year so far!





Above photo taken by Josh

Happy Birthday Josh!

Those of you who have had photo sessions with me, have probably met my husband Josh. He's my assistant and second shooter, and I am so grateful he's on this journey with me.



Josh - Happy 29th birthday! Thank you for being my partner in both life and business, I couldn't do either one without you. I love you (so does Einstein!) and wish you a 29th year that's as wonderful as you are!