I LOVE Stephanie and her family!

We did bridal sessions and her wedding! Her maternity session too!

They’ve lived out of state – so this was the first chance I got to meet little *G*!

BE STILL MY HEART!

AWESOME! Little guys are usually hard to keep still – but that’s why it’s fun!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots! Golden hour for sure!!

The power of a praying wife …

I brought along the quilt from their maternity session – just because!

And sometimes – the best shots aren’t even in focus!

Stephanie & Zack – I love you guys! Thank you SO much for asking me to capture your moments!

 

I met Jan at the Arnot Mall Bridal Expo in 2013!

She came up to my table and said – You did my cousin – Justine’s wedding – and from the moment I saw those pictures – I KNEW you would be my photographer!

Absolutely GORGEOUS! I was so excited to shoot at the Troy Fairgrounds!

They’ve spent most of their lives showing their animals and spent a lot of time together in the barns and the grounds! An absolutely perfect spot to say I do!

LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!! LOVE!

My dear Aunt Lori came along with me to second shoot – that shot on the right is one of hers!

Any of the photos without the db logo – Lori took – again – the one on the right.

And I’m so glad she was at that spot! While I’m confident I can capture your wedding photos – it’s always nice to have a second shooter!

LOVE the reactions coming down the aisle – always one of my favorite things to shoot!

LOVE!

Again – I loved shooting at the fairgrounds!

It POURED at the start of the reception – but cleared up just in time!

This might be my favorite ring shot – EVER!

Again – LOVE these ones!

BEAUTIFUL!

Jan & Nick – thank you SO much for having me capture your wedding! We had a GREAT time!

I love photographing this family!

This is my favorite session so far with this family! It’s a long post – I couldn’t pick a favorite!

DARLING!

Oh. My. Heart. I cannot stand the cuteness.

That sky is very real. And very gorgeous!

Oh – and Fitzy tagged along! He’s too much!

PERFECTION!

Arica & Nate – thanks for dealing with the crazy weather and a photo bombing Fitzy! I just LOVED this session! See you SOON!

In early October – we met up with Craig Griffin and exchanged sessions!

I LOVED the photos I shot for them – and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ones we got from Craig!

(He’s CRAZY busy with weddings – so these are just the few that he sent us quick. I have no idea if there are more or not – but these ones are already on my wall!)

That might be my favorite picture of Jared and I – EVER!

While life continues to throw us curves – we are happy and loved. Ten years of marriage – two beautiful boys.

I may have gone overboard and ordered several – as in 6 – wall mounted prints. Big ones. BUT – they look AWESOME!

Craig & Sarah – thanks again for meeting up! I’m so glad we were able to swap! We LOVE them!!

In early October – my friend Missy and I took our boys apple picking!

Isn’t he a sweetie!

And this guy – he’s a darling.

And that guy – he’s a doll! Thanks for coming along Missy – we had a GREAT day!

Doing the God sightings session with Mara inspired to me look a little closer – arrive a little early – come home a few minutes late.

Just to see the beauty.

Take the time to look around!

Our friend – and youth pastor – Mara asked me to take the kids on a God sighting walk – find beauty in your surroundings. Find beauty in the unusual.

I had to bring the boys with me – LOOK AT THOSE FACES!

It’s been years – YEARS – since I took pictures of anything other than my kiddos or clients. It. Was. Awesome.

COMPASSION IS THE ONLY ANSWER. A little gem we found. And I need this reminder. Multiple times a day!

Look for the beauty – all you need to do is open your eyes!

My sweetest boys.

Look at him!

That face – that sweet smile. There are days I look at him and have to remind myself that he’s three – not ten. He’s so smart – he has a phenomenal memory. He wants to help – with everything. He’s strong willed and stubborn. He’s dramatic and loud. He’s my sweet boy.

And this guy – a doll. He is starting to show a temper and a strong will. He is walking more than not. He loves to see his brother first thing in the morning. He’s chatting up a storm. He’s sweet and cuddly. He loves high fives! He’s my happy guy.

Brothers – I love watching their bond grow!

This is the 3rd time I’ve met with the *F* family for their annual pictures! I can’t describe the feelings of being YOUR photographer. It’s awesome. It’s honoring. I really love it.

I loved meeting up with you guys! I probably won’t even recognize your boys next year!

I took Lexi’s senior pictures – and was SO excited when her sister Jourdyn scheduled with me!

GORGEOUS!

We ended up with an absolutely GORGEOUS night!

The last shots are almost always my favorite – and this session was no exception!

Jourdyn – thanks again for scheduling your senior session with me! I had a great time!