We’ve known this family for about 13 years – I think!

We watched their two youngest grow up from their late elementary years!

And now – Laura – the oldest – has her own little family! That’s her brother with his little nephew!

Becoming a grandparent – might be the BEST THING EVER!

That little guy – he is the center of their world right now!

I will never know what it’s like to be a doting Aunt – but these two – are just soaking up their little nephew!

That little guy just LOVES riding and waving!

I LOVE watching grandparents with their little grandbabies!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT ONE!!

I cannot BELIEVE that they’re SO GROWN UP!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to come capture your growing family!

And thank you for being such an amazing influence in our lives over the past 13 – or so – years! WE LOVE YOU!!

I’m not sure if it was last year or the year before – but I took photos for Arica and her extended in-law family – and they were SO FUN! We set up another session for July – hoping that this crazy weather would cooperate! The morning of our session – thunderstorms were at 80% for Canton. Throughout the day – it changed to NONE! YES! So we kept the session!

Around 3:30 – the thunder started in Mansfield – and on my way – the rain started in Troy – and then once I hit Canton – it was POURING! And the THUNDER AND LIGHTNING – WHOA!

But thankfully it sort-of stopped just long enough for us to get our session in!

THE WHOLE FAMILY! Great-grandparents included this time!

And little miss *L* was NOT in the mood for photos when we needed her – in fact – most of the littles were NOT in the mood for pictures – BUT I TAKE THEM ANYWAY!

As long as daddy was holding her – she was happy – KIND OF!

THIS! THIS! ALL OF THIS! THIS is one of the many reasons I LOVE this job! THIS MOMENT!

I’ve been taking his picture since he was in his momma’s belly! SIX YEARS!

LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE!!

AND THIS ONE!

OH MY HEART! LOVE!

SO BLURRY – just a TINY bit in focus – but I LOVE IT JUST THE SAME!

BROTHERS!

She perks up after a while!

That last shot – MY FAVORITE!

Again – we were losing light and the kids were restless – but just because it’s blurry – doesn’t mean you can’t see the emotion and beauty!

I LOVE THOSE!!

LOOK AT THAT BLURRY SMILE! The boy who made her a momma!

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THOSE SHOTS!

The guys and the girls – FAMILY!

Thank you so much Arica – I hope this is a family tradition that lasts through the years!

ALL THE FEELS!

Again – photography – especially reception photography is mostly about being in the right place at the right time!

Cassie & Erik – thank you both again SO MUCH!

GORGEOUS!!!

I LOVE A GOOD BLACK & WHITE!

Nephews – a special bond!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

That last one … I LOVE how she’s looking at him!

GIVE ME ALL THE ROSE GARDENS!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

I mean – SERIOUSLY – can I photograph EVERY wedding here!

MOVIE STARS! CLASSIC movie stars!

SWOON!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

And those – LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

I am absolutely IN LOVE with these photos!

STAY TUNED for the reception!

Katelyn has referred me quite a bit of wedding clients! She’s a photographer herself and would describe herself as a “super picky” bride when it comes to photography!

She LOVED her wedding photos that I took and passes my name on to all her friends and family!

Brandalyn & Andy were referred to me by Katelyn!

Cassie and I met last year – I think – Katelyn had passed my name on to her – and they booked with me!

Their venue – Sonnenberg – was AMAZING! A little TOO amazing actually! I was SO intimidated when I walked up to the mansion! But – I remembered that they hired me for a reason – and that I could let the fear win or just do what I do.

So – I did what I do.

And when a bride OOZES this much beauty – it’s really hard to be nervous about getting great photos!

I very rarely see emotional grooms – but Erik – he was feeling ALL the feelings when he saw Cassie!

I LOVE that last shot – again – seemingly unimportant details.

For the first time … LOOK AT THOSE SMILES!

Stay tuned for their portraits and reception!

Angela is a fellow photographer and an integral part of our MOPS group – both Covington and Wellsboro!

She couldn’t make the re-scheduled mini session date – so I ran up to her house one evening in July to take some quick pictures for her!

I realize that the spot of sun RIGHT ON HER EYE isn’t ideal – but I LOVE IT!

OH MY HEART! I LOVE THAT SHOT – and let me tell you – this little guy has certainly changed!

Just a few short years ago – he HATED having his picture taken!

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THOSE SHOTS! SWEET SISTERS!

Angela – thank you for being so flexible with your schedule! And thank you for just being YOU!

You’ve read about my Aunt Lori before – or at least – you should have by now!

She’s an integral part of our lives – and her husband Bob – he’s quite the guy! His birthday happens to fall on the 4th of July – so we usually have a picnic to celebrate him!

And that sweet Aunt Lori – she remembers this Enoch guy and his dairy allergy!

Have you heard of this “new” thing – painting rocks and hiding them around your county?

He cannot eat his cake without it swimming in milk!

That tire swing belonged to my great-grandma Foulkrod! I LOVE heirlooms!

I LOVE curls too! And those big brown eyes!

And that crazy little face!

I photographed Kathy’s son’s wedding quite a few years ago – and when she reunited with her college sweetheart and got engaged – she asked me about photographing HER wedding!

As you can tell – I am in LOVE with reflections lately!

John’s ring was still in the mail – so Kathy made a temporary substitute!

John & Kathy had a small ceremony Friday night and then a PARTY Saturday!

I left them Friday night and came back for the introductions and portraits on Saturday!

Kathy – thank you SO much for asking me to come share your joy!

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!