ENOCH TURNS 2 & AIDEN TURNS 4

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,just because,kiddos,my family,parties — admin at 11:19 am on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

We had a joint party for Enoch & Jack at my parents – so my friend Missy and I decided to have a joint party for our boys at the local Y!

It’s a struggle to put down the camera and enjoy the moments – but I make sure to do it!!

A dairy-free puppy cake – THE BEST!

Enoch & Aiden – we love you boys SO VERY MUCH!

JACK TURNS ONE & ENOCH TURNS TWO

Filed under: bardenisms,just because,my family,parties — admin at 11:04 am on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

My nephew turned 1 right after Christmas – and Enoch’s birthday is mid-November – so we had a joint party around Thanksgiving!

THOSE CURLS! I will NEVER cut his hair!

Jack did NOT enjoy our singing and clapping! Poor guy!

GORGEOUS!!

He calmed down a little after some snuggling and nursing!

Jack & Enoch – you are so loved! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOYS!

*S* FAMILY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,family,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 11:26 am on Monday, March 14, 2016

Taylor is one of my FAVORITE people to photograph!

He’s such a little ham!

It was a cold day – but this sweetie gave me some shots!

That top picture – BEAUTIFUL!

Taylor – it’s truly an honor to capture your BEAUTIFUL family!

*F* – 6 MONTHS

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,family,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 11:42 am on Friday, March 11, 2016

I was HONORED to be at the birth of this little sweet girl!

She’s SIX months old already!

I mean – SERIOUSLY!

She is just so sweet!

The bond between a parent and child – priceless!

Kelly – thank you so much for asking me to capture this BEAUTIFUL time in your lives!

JOSH & MEGAN – 8.1.2015

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 11:44 am on Thursday, March 10, 2016

Megan & Josh were an AWESOME couple to work with!

She surprised her momma with this beautiful detail! Part of her momma’s wedding dress for her bouquet!

The shots above – and any without my logo on them – are from my assistant for the day – Erin O’Shea!

Thank you again Erin!

I LOVE those shots with her sweet puppy!

LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!

GORGEOUS!

MARRIED!!

Remember – I jut LOVE silhouette shots!

Let the party BEGIN!

Megan & Josh – you guys were SO AWESOME! Thank you SO much for asking me to capture your BEAUTIFUL day!!

*W* FAMILY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,family,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 11:34 am on Wednesday, March 9, 2016

I love this little family!

Isn’t she JUST BEAUTIFUL!!

And her big brother – he’s SO SO cute!

You guys – are so awesome! Your love for Jesus SHINES!

*C* FAMILY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,babes,family,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 11:42 am on Tuesday, March 8, 2016

I met Melissa at the park over the summer – it was a chance meeting.

I told her about MOPS and about our gathering at the church throughout the summer! And she came!

Her kiddos are adorable and it’s been awesome getting to know her!

She needed just a few shots for their updated family photos. If you know me – taking just a few shots – is impossible!

Melissa – I’m so glad I ran into you that day at the playground!

BEAUTIFUL 2016

Filed under: beautiful — admin at 11:51 am on Monday, March 7, 2016

I love holding this contest every year!

Make sure you tell the people you submitted – how awesome you think they are!!

I will be offering a special to those of you that submitted a family that didn’t win – I’ve already emailed you the details!

CONGRATS to Angie and her little one!!

Guys – some awesome people love you! Crazy awesome people!

Thank you again SO MUCH! I cannot wait for BEAUTIFUL 2017!!!

WAITING ON BABY

Filed under: expecting,family,just because,kiddos,love,portraits — admin at 12:03 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2016

I met with Jennifer and her family on a VERY chilly day! But we made it work!

On a side note – I am fully aware that photographing on tracks is not legal or safe. These tracks are purely decorative and lead to nothing – safe.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!

And – just to show you that it’s not always perfect!

Jennifer – thank you so much for asking me to photograph this BEAUTIFUL time in your lives!

GALENTINE’S DAY 2016

Filed under: bardenisms,friends,holiday,just because,my town,parties — admin at 12:02 pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2016

My friend Ashley had a FANTASTIC idea – have a Galentine’s Day get-together!

For those of you that don’t know – Galentines’s Day is from Parks & Recreation – and it’s a FANTASTIC notion!

The day before Valentine’s Day – getting together and celebrating your girlfriends – with breakfast and bacon – and little gifties!

On the show – Leslie says crazy wonderful things to her best friend Ann – so I made a personalized card for each gal!

Leslie makes mosaic portraits out of soda bottles for each of her friends – BUT I’m not THAT talented! But – I just might try next year!

I made portraits for each of my friends – and a ridiculously huge keychain!

Leslie writes a 5,000 word essay about each gal – I made a little booklet documenting what I admire about each woman!

Ashley wasn’t able to make it – friend duties came up and good friends listen to their heart!

I almost kept that tardis!

The cup of coffee turned out AWESOME!

My Aunt L – she loves to write – so hers was a blank piece of paper!

Mara – she loves music!

Becca – that is supposed to be a paint brush keychain!

Sarah wasn’t able to make it to our Galentine’s breakfast – which just meant MORE BREAKFAST DATES!

Shalane wasn’t able to make it either – but no worries – we made YET ANOTHER breakfast date – which I LOVE!

And she gave me a BEAUTIFUL bracelet – inscribed with – ovaries b4 brovaries!

I felt like the fans of Parks & Rec would REALLY appreciate the awesomeness of a Galentine’s Day!

It should really be a national holiday! It certainly WILL be an ANNUAL event!

And I also I sent some Galentine’s out to some of my gals!

LADIES CELEBRATING LADIES!

I’m planning on having a GALENTINE’S DAY breakfast every other month!

And NEXT year – GALENTINE’S day will be EPIC!

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