We’ve been making the intention of having friends over for dinner more often!

The boys LOVE having a little sister for the evening!

She is the SQUISHIEST!!

Our goal this year is to open our home to more “new” friends!!

This guy was one of the babies on THE LIST.

ALSO – he was one of the cutest babies EVER!!

Travis was my brother’s best friend growing up. We all spent A LOT of time together – 20 years ago – SHOOT – OVER 20 years ago!!

BROTHER BROTHER NO OTHER!!

My parents backyard is the PERFECT spot for pictures!!

TRAVIS & MICHAELIA – It was SO GOOD to see you guys!!

When I met Amy – her daughter Ella was only 6 months old. She was the smiliest – brightest blue-eyed – fieriest red-haired little baby!!

This is her TODAY!?

She’s a SENIOR this year!!!

I worked closely with Amy at Phoenix Rehab. One day she said to me – we didn’t plan on saying anything until a little later – but you’ll need to know why I’m feeling the way I am.

I’m pregnant and SO VERY SICK and it wasn’t like this with Ella. I said – maybe it’s twins!?

She said – WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT!?

After her first ultrasound appointment – she came into the office and slammed the photo face-down. She said – LOOK AT THE PHOTO!!!

Baby A & Baby B!? TWINS!? Yes. Twins!!

SISTERS!!!

It’s SO hard to believe that the little babies I photographed at every chance I had – have turned into these beautiful young women.

I babysat them often for Amy. And NOW – they’re watching MY kids for me!? HOW CAN THAT BE!?

Those are my favorite!!

And just as a reference – here’s a shot I took when they were little vs. today!!!

We ALWAYS grab a shot of the twins together!!

Amy – Ella – Addy – Mady – THANK YOU so much for spending the morning with me AND getting IN the water!!

I love that I’ve been able to capture your WHOLE LIVES!!! THANK YOU ENDLESSLY!!

 

 

Jillian and her family were my LAST sunflower session of the season!!

We usually do fall photos – but she saw the sunflower field and said – I’ve ALWAYS wanted photos in a sunflower field!!

BROTHERS!!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!!

SO MUCH SO that I want to put it on MY wall!!

I can’t imagine having a studio – I would have SO MANY of your amazing faces on my walls!!

Jillian ALWAYS wanted sunflower photos in her wedding dress – so she brought it along!!

Jillian – thank you SO much for asking me into your lives year after year!!!

We NEED to make 2022 the year we get together for dinner and NOT just pictures!!!

 

 

THE RED HAIR!!!! I LOVE RED HAIR!!!

SO SWEET!!

The last time I photographed them was in a field – not with sunflowers – but a field nonetheless!! For their engagement – which I think is over TEN years ago!?

GORGEOUS!! Jess was really hoping to get in on the sunflower field sessions!! Thankfully we found a time that worked for both of us!

Jess – thank you SO MUCH for bringing your sweet family out for sunflower photos!!

I hope it’s not another 10 years before you’re in front of my lens again!!

 

 

SISTERS!!! Sisters in the sunflowers – PERFECTION!!

Meghan! Thank you so much for bringing your girls to the SUNFLOWERS!! I hope to see you guys again soon!

Linda brought her family to the sunflower field – because she’s ALWAYS wanted sunflower field photos!!

I LOVE that so many of you came to get sunflower photos this summer!!

 

Jan was REALLY wanting maternity photos and when she saw the SUNFLOWER sessions – she set one up!

SO BEAUTIFUL!!

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!

OH MY WORD!!

Again – the black & white BEGGED to exist for this one!! She is SO photogenic!!

Jan has since had their baby boy and I’ve been back to photograph them at their farm – I can’t WAIT for you to see ALL those photos!!

I love photographing this family each year – it’s such a joy and honor!!

 

SUNFLOWER sessions brought me several new clients this year!! Kelsey and her family were among them!

Her little girl wasn’t too sure about me at first – but she eventually warmed up – a little. Sorta.

I love that one – grumpy-faced and all!!

I love those shots!!

She FINALLY gave me a few smiles!!

Kelsey!! Thank you SO MUCH for hanging out with me in the SUNFLOWERS!! I hope to see you again soon!!

 

Kayla also wanted some shots in the sunflowers! I was SO excited to get her in front of my camera again! It’s been a LONG time!!

LOVE THAT SHOT!!

Kayla – thank you SO MUCH for spending the evening with me in the sunflowers!!! I LOVE that you did this for yourself!!