*G* TURNS FOUR

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,parties — admin at 11:20 am on Sunday, April 30, 2017

ISN’T HE DARLING!

This is my FAVORITE way to photograph – just a bystander – capturing life EXACTLY as it is!

Those little hands. Shadows. Legos. Childhood.

I cannot tell you how much FUN was had by this girl and that gift!

OH MY HEART!

Do you see his concentration on that ice cream!

Stephanie – spending time with you and your family is always LOVELY!

Thank you so much for asking me to come capture your little-big guy’s party!

MY FAMILY

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,family,just because,my family — admin at 10:42 am on Saturday, April 29, 2017

My dear friend Megan Hampton stopped by one evening and took some photos for us!

It’s a LONG post – because I have a problem picking favorites!

Lifestyle photography is my FAVORITE and it fits our family so well!

About a year ago – at this point – our friend Jose came over and “helped” us build this fire pit. I say “help” because he basically built it!

My goal this year is to spend MORE time outside and around this fire pit!

We joke that there was a time when he was a tiny baby – that he wasn’t really that cute. But. My word. He’s a gorgeous child!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that shot on the left – it might be my favorite!

YUM!

Can I just talk about this guy for a minute. I’m kind of intense. A little bit. OKAY – A LOT BIT! And this guy. He saw something in me. And we are complete opposites. On a personality test – almost exactly polar opposites. But oh my word. How we need each other. And fit together as perfectly as we can for two non-perfect people. He’s my calm. He’s my rationale. He’s my logic. He’s my cheerleader. He’s my dearest. I don’t believe that any other man on this Earth could love me like he does.

We found a little tiny froggy – he attached himself right to me!

And a wooly-bear!

Megan – thank you SO MUCH for giving us this gift! I am so thankful for your friendship and your gift!

THANK YOU!!

 

 

 

JURASSIC WORLD

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,my family,newsworthy — admin at 11:52 am on Friday, April 28, 2017

Over Thanksgiving – we took the boys – OKAY OKAY – we took ME to Jurassic WORLD!!

IT WAS AMAZING!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PICTURE – and yes – I was a sucker and bought it! It’s hanging on our wall with our family pictures!

IT WAS SO AMAZING!

*Y* FAMILY

Filed under: family,holiday,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,portraits — admin at 12:15 pm on Thursday, April 27, 2017

Jared grew up with this sweet family! Zach and his wife Layne live in Florida and surprised Mindy with a family photo session while they were visiting!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

That little guy – he and Fitzy are two months apart in age! He was such a SMILER!

I loved spending the afternoon with your guys! I hope you LOVED your pictures!

It was so great to see you Zach & Layne!

WAITING ON BABY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,expecting,family,just because,lifestyle,love,portraits — admin at 11:33 am on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

My cousin Vanessa and her boyfriend Jake were waiting on their first baby – due around Valentine’s Day!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL! My little cousin. I was 16 when she was born. My sister and I babysat them ALL THE TIME. When I left for college – she was so tiny and it’s hard to imagine her as anything other than the chubby little toddler with the bouncy curls – asking us to spend over the night.

And NOW – NOW – she is having babies of her own. A baby that is 3 years younger than my baby!

I AM NOT PREPARED FOR HOW FAST TIME IS MOVING!

Stay tuned for their newborn session with their little baby GIRL!

*T* FAMILY

Filed under: family,friends,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,love,portraits — admin at 2:41 pm on Tuesday, April 25, 2017

You’ve seen Missy & Cody on the blog before – she’s one of my BEST friends – and I love taking their pictures!

Missy brought her mom and dad along for their early morning session this year!

That’s her first-born. By the time I blog this – he will be SEVENTEEN! WHAT!!!

So – let me tell you – I know this little guy. I know him well. But he did NOT want that sweater on. And it threw him. HARD. You’ll see his smile at the end of the session – but I assure you – we worked for it!

And those little hugs – made for GREAT pictures! He turned five a few weeks after our session – and the times of holding him like this are almost gone!

A WORM!

Scroll back up – look at that GORGEOUS best friend of mine!

The men in Missy’s life!

Her boys!

Isn’t he such a handsome little guy!

THAT is the little guy I know and love!

OH MY WORD! This next series of pictures! MY FAVORITE!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

MISSY – I know it doesn’t NEED to be said – but I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

 

 

 

*C* FAMILY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,newborns,portraits — admin at 11:16 am on Monday, April 24, 2017

Little *S* is ADORABLE!

This little guy turned ONE right after Christmas!

ADORABLE!

LOOK AT THAT SWEET LITTLE FACE!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for having me over to take pictures of your growing family! I LOVE YOU GUYS!

WAITING ON BABY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,expecting,holiday,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,portraits — admin at 10:48 am on Sunday, April 23, 2017

Paul & Jennifer were patiently – well not really SO patiently – waiting for their sweet little baby to make his appearance right after the New Year!

Stay tuned for their newborn session!!

*W* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,portraits — admin at 10:34 am on Saturday, April 22, 2017

Heather & Melvin typically come see me during mini-session season – but she suggested to have a full session – and maybe her kids would warm-up to me a little better!

ADORABLE!

It didn’t take too long for them to warm-up to me this time! We met on a pretty chilly morning – but they were troopers!

Isn’t she such a sweet thing!

Thank you so much for spending the morning with me! I can’t wait to see you THIS year – with a new baby in your arms!

MELISSA & SPENCER – SHE SAID YES

Filed under: just because,lifestyle,marry me,portraits — admin at 11:19 am on Friday, April 21, 2017

You might remember this GORGEOUS face from the first days of this business!

That was 2009! (just a screenshot from Shutterfly – but you get the idea)

And NOW – Melissa & Spencer are engaged to be married this fall! I was SO excited that she asked me to take their engagement pictures!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

I LOVE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS!

And really photogenic people!

And people that just BE! It’s really hard for some people to just – do what they do – while I photograph them!

THAT LIGHT! OH MY WORD!

THAT ONE! ONE OF MY FAVORITES!

SWOON!!! THAT LIGHT! THOSE SMILES!

PERFECT SHOT!

Melissa & Spencer – I had such a GREAT time with you guys!

I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOUR WEDDING!!

 

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