HOW ABOUT THAT AMAZING CAKE!!

I’ve been taking pictures for Vicky and her family for about 6 years! This is the first time I’ve met her husband’s side of the family!

The party was a bit of a surprise – an ANNIVERSARY surprise for this wonderful couple!

I love seeing the brand new babies with the great-grandmothers!

A few weeks ago – my MIL introduced me to this wonderful woman in the pictures – and she said – OH YES! We’ve met! She took pictures for our family and they were BEAUTIFUL! (I’ve heard my in-laws talk fondly about this couple over the years – but never made the connection of who they were!)

Vicky – I’ll see you again after Thanksgiving! THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to spend the afternoon with your family!

I photographed Kelley’s wedding in 2011 – at least I THINK it was 2011!

She’s moved here and there since and was home visiting and wanted a session with her family!

OH SWEET COUSINS!

Kelley – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to spend some time with your family! I LOVE the shots we got!

We left off with Liz & Adam and their portraits – and as promised – their reception!

The speech. The toast. Spilled water. Seemingly unimportant details.

I LOVE THAT ONE!

And you guessed it! I LOVE THAT ONE TOO!

I may have been WAY too excited to take those photos through the glass! BUT – I LOVE THEM!

Adam & Liz – I hope you LOVE your wedding photos! Thank you again for asking me to spend the day with you! Knowing that you’ve been looking forward to ME capturing your day – it’s so humbling. And a GREAT honor! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

I met with Liz and Adam at the local coffee shop – where Liz told me that she’s been following my work for YEARS!

She knew when she got married – that I HAD to be there! No pressure – right?!

PURPLE GLITTERY SHOES! I WANT I WANT! I NEED I NEED!

Getting ready photos are quite possibly my FAVORITE to take!

That shot on the left – I can’t really explain why – but it’s one of my favorites from the day!

The seemingly unimportant moments are my favorite!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

GORGEOUS!!

Instead of a sand ceremony – Liz & Adam had a beer ceremony!

Quite a bit of photography is being in the right place at the right time!

I love when clients trust my eye – I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

SWOON!

Stay tuned for their reception!

I was SO excited when Myrana asked me about capturing her pregnancy! I took their engagement photos and their wedding photos – so this was a GREAT honor! It’s such an amazing experience to watch families grow!

LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

AND Myrana is ALWAYS up for my vision!

SERIOUSLY!

Tyler – on the other hand – he “puts up” with my vision! I told him that IDEALLY I wanted him wasit-deep – but ankles would be fine!

Myrana & Tyler – thank you for asking me to document your growing family! I can’t WAIT to meet your sweet boy!

And an EXTRA THANK YOU for getting your feet – or in Myrana’s case a little MORE than your feet wet!

As promised!

We found a quiet little path for some portraits!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

That last shot might be my FAVORITE!!

OH! I LOVE THAT ONE TOO! She’s not sad – she was looking at her sweet daughter – mustering up the courage to give a speech!

This little sweetie gave a speech for her mom and dad – and she was so emotional! Such a beautiful moment!

Brandalyn & Andy – thank you both SO MUCH for asking me to photograph your wedding! I hope to see you all again soon!

Brandalyn asked me to take family photos a few years ago – and when she emailed me again – asking about her wedding – I WAS SO EXCITED!

SO HANDSOME!

She couldn’t hold back the tears when she saw her little guy all dressed up!

Because you all know I have a slight problem picking my FAVORITE photos to showcase – I’ll post PART TWO of this blog post TOMORROW!

I go to MOPS with Angie and she happens to be a LipSense consultant! She’s married to her high-school-sweetheart and they have 7 children! I was excited to work with her family – if I remember right – they’ve never had professional family photos taken!

I LOVE those shots!

Angie – I hope you LOVED your photos! Thank you AGAIN!

You might remember this family from their newborn session in the fall!

Those first 6 months – FLY RIGHT BY!

OH MY WORD! She’s SO amazing!

I CANNOT GET OVER HOW ADORABLE SHE IS!

BEAUTIFUL!!

OH MY HEART!

OH MY – she is just a ball of gooey goodness!

Brittany – thank you so much for asking me to record this amazing time in your life!

Make sure to add Brittany’s blog to your bookmarks – SIMPLY STAY HOME!

Being asked into your lives year after year – it’s such an AMAZING honor!

OH MY HEART!

SO SWEET!!

Most of the time – I mentally shoot in black & white or color – and this one – was ALWAYS black & white in my head!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to capture another year of your family! I can’t WAIT to see you next year!