She was still very standoffish!

I LOVE cozy kitchen sessions!!

I LOVE that shot of their cat in the doorway!!

SERIOUSLY – HER HAIR!!!

Danielle emailed me about photographing her family!

She let me know that she was hoping to get a few photos with their dog – their HUGE dog – and their cat – their standoffish cat.

When I walked in the door – I FELL IN LOVE WITH THEIR DOG!!

I nearly forgot I was there to take pictures!! AND HIS NAME IS THORIN OAKENSHIELD!!

So then I had to show them my LOTR tattoo and my beet and STAR WARS and parks & rec – and so on!!

We became fast friends!

She was standoffish – but SO photogenic!!

Danielle has my DREAM hair!!! THOSE CURLS!!!

I will admit – it was hard getting only a FEW photos with their pup – because he stole the show!!

SERIOUSLY!! LOOK AT HIM!!!

ALSO – can we talk about Danielle’s GORGEOUS hair again!?

I took WAY TOO MANY (is there really such a thing) photos – so I’ve got LOTS more to show you!

OH WAIT!! I also LOVE these ones!! Viky had a vision and it was PERFECTION!!

THOSE COOKIES!!!

SO CUTE!!

Viky – I ALWAYS enjoy our yearly sessions!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me into your lives each year!

I’ve been photographing Viky and her family for TEN years!!! Like most of you this year!!!

I love the little head tilt!!

Those are some of my FAVORITE shots this year!!

Sty tuned for the rest!!

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!

SO MANY PEOPLE kissing her all the time!!

This one!?

It’s THE one!!

Stephanie!! I am SO happy we did this!!

AHHH!!! That little face!!

Stephanie has been talking about Christmas tree farm photos for YEARS!! She texted me on a Saturday and said – can you come with us tomorrow!?

YES!! Of course I can!!

HEY SWEET GIRL!!

I LOVE that shot!! The look she’s giving me & the squish from him pulling her close!!

I can’t get over how much he’s grown!!

Like I said earlier – the ones where you’re NOT looking at the camera are my FAVORITE!!

I’ve got more to show you – PICKING OUT THEIR TREE!!

SISTER SISTER!!!

I LOVE that her eyes are closed!!

AND you KNOW I love a good silhouette!!

Joy – thank you SO MUCH for spending the evening with me!! I always LOVE seeing you and your family!!

I don’t love photos where everyone is looking at the camera and smiling – I LOVE THESE SHOTS!!

A little smirk!! She was a tough one!!

LOVE!!!

THE SWEETEST!!! I’ve got got one more post of these BEAUTIFUL people!!

I’ve known Joy for a LONG time!! When she was in middle school!!

It’s been a while since I photographed her sweet little family so I was SO excited when she booked a session!

GORGEOUS!!

Isn’t she just ADORABLE!?

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!! So real & genuine!

I love those shots too!

Goodness – I LOVE photographing families!! I’ve got more to show you – because LOOK AT THEM!!

STUNNING!!

I LOVE those!!

PERFECTION!

Rob & Alisa had one more spot they wanted to grab some photos at – but the light was fading fast!

We made it just in time!

Rob & Alisa – thank you so much for spending the evening with me!

And thank you dad – for throwing my name out there!! It proves over & over that YOUR referral is the best advertising EVER!!