As promised – PART TWO!

When Pa first got his motorcycle – E wanted NOTHING TO DO WITH IT! He also did NOT want Pa riding it!

The boys soon warmed up to the idea of a MOTORCYCLE RIDE!

Now – I know – you’re thinking – WHAT IS WRONG WITH THEM!

Great care was taken and low speeds were observed!

And because I REALLY DO LOVE to take pictures of nature!

WATERWORKS! WE LOVE OUR GAMES in this family!

STAR WARS FOR LIFE!

He really really enjoys playing with guys!

If you haven’t in a while – take your camera – and devote a day to capturing your family in action! You will NOT regret it!

At the end of May – we went to a little party for *A* – and the boys had such a great time with their cousins!

I was coming back home – home meaning my parents – and Enoch was looking for me out the window!

THAT FACE! THOSE CURLS!

That’s GG – my dad’s mom. She’s a gem!

I LOVE THAT LAST SHOT!

That’s Megan – and she LOVED my bigfoot LuLaRoe leggings – so I gave them to her – with a Carly to match!

It’s a LONG post – but a good one!

GG – you ate the WHOLE PAN!!

Stay tuned for part TWO – because – like I said – it’s a LONG ONE!

Victoria has been wanting a session with me for years!

I met her through my friend Ashley (the Ashley we went to Disney with) and we both happen to LOVE photography!

We met on the Elmira College campus – which oddly enough – I’ve never been to!

There was a threat of thunderstorms – but we decided to give it a try!

OH MY HEART! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that last shot!

SERIOUSLY!

OH MY!!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

SO DARLING!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

The thunderstorm did hit – all around us – and gave us this BEAUTIFUL light!

It’s a GREAT session when you end up naked in the fountain!

Victoria – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to capture your life! I can’t wait to do it again soon!

This family holds a special place in my heart!

This little sweetie was taking a beauty nap – but she woke up just in time!

Lauren & Dan – thank you AGAIN!

HOW ON EARTH IS IT POSSIBLE THAT OUR LITTLE FITZY GUY IS A BIG KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE!

He was SO PROUD of himself for graduating Kindergarten!

I tried to convince him to put Fitzgerald on his diploma – but he insisted upon Fitzy – because I only call him Fitzgerald when he’s in trouble!

Fitzy wants to be a chef when he grows up – and I have no doubt that he will!

READING!! HE CAN READ NOW!!

I debated getting up and moving to get a better picture – but then I talked myself into just enjoying the moment where I was!

As a photographer – it’s a struggle that I have quite often!

My dad had to work late and the threat of thunderstorms kept my mom and GG at home – but he was supported by LOTS of people that love him!

These two women have poured SO much into their students this year! Fitzy was very nervous for the first month of school and it broke our hearts to watch the anxiety that Jared and I grew up with in our little guy. But – we prayed and believed and tried again and again and he LOVED it!

Fitzy guy – you are more than I prayed for. More than I waited for. More than I hoped for.

We are SO proud of you and LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

I met Jake in college – and then again for his engagement photos and wedding photos with Tara! AND NOW!

They are just about ready to have a baby!!

I ADORE those shots!

Jake & Tara – I am SO HAPPY for you both! Thank you again!!!

Cliff works with my husband and Cliff is engaged to a great girl! Jared couldn’t remember her name one night while introducing us – which is funny – because it’s an easy one for him! Or should have been!

Danielle wanted some engagement photos – for each season of the year! This past winter let us down in terms of snow – so we are hoping THIS winter will give us a GREAT snowy backdrop!

We did manage to squeeze their spring session in amongst our busy schedules!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

OH MY WORD! I LOVE THOSE ONES!

Danielle & Cliff – I CANNOT WAIT to see you for our summer session!

Jody messaged me about photographing a party. An anniversary party. A 50th anniversary party! For her in-laws!

A special surprise was given to Mike and his siblings – their FAVORITE meal from childhood! A slab of bologna!

Focus is over-rated! I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

I must tell you – grandparents are a challenge to photograph – almost every time!

A vow renewal and a special ceremony! This family CERTAINLY knows how to have fun!

Jody – thank you again for asking me to come capture this BEAUTIFUL moment!

When I met with Janelle – she told me about her little guy at home – and he reminded me so much of my Fitzy! I couldn’t wait to meet him!

That little baby leg on her momma’s hip. The small things.

OH MY HEART!

SUCH A SWEET LITTLE GUY!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

And that last one – with his little foot out-of-focus!

LOOK AT THOSE SMILES!

OH MY HEART! I JUST ADORE THOSE ONES!

Janelle & Patrick – THANK YOU AGAIN for being so AWESOME!

I met Janelle after she saw Aszur’s birth photos! She was the first birth client that I hadn’t already known!

We had been texting back and forth and she let me know that she was being induced on Monday April 24th! We kept in touch all day Monday and my in-laws took the boys Monday night just in case something happened in the night or early in the morning! I went to bed around 10:30 and had my phone RIGHT NEXT TO ME! At 2 AM I woke up in a panic and checked my phone – I had a missed text at 11 PM and another at 1 AM – the one at 1 AM was certainly urgent. I texted her back and her husband said – the baby will be here in 5 minutes! It would take me 40 minutes to get there – so I knew I was missing it – but I went anyway!

I felt ABSOLUTELY AWFUL! I said – you should have called me!

But – again.

There was a baby already born and she was beautiful.

So I took the pictures!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THAT LAST SHOT!

OH MY HEART!!

Janelle & Patrick – thank you SO MUCH for being awesome and understanding and just AMAZING!

Thank you SO MUCH for asking me to witness this intimate moment in your lives!