I have been doing portraits for Mandy and her family since October. Her son’s first birthday – Christmas photos – the maternity session for her sweet little girl. Her mom wanted some family photos done last week with everyone!

Thanks again guys! Thanks for being willing to climb on the train – it worked out GREAT!

Christy called me a few weeks ago to set up a session for her 2 1/2 y/o son *M*.

With the weather being so on and off this summer – we were wondering if it would happen. Thankfully the rain held off!

He was quite shy at first but gave me some great smiles eventually!

Thanks again Christy! *M* is such a cutie and I hope to see you guys again!

The *W* family – I hardly have words to describe how much I love them!

Johna and I have been close since the day she started working at Phoenix. I know that God put us together for many reasons – we are both slightly crazy – passionate – full of ideas that sometimes make sense – to name just a few – I love her dearly.

Her sister’s family was up to visit and they NEEDED some family photos with TWO new babies joining their family last year.

Johna & Matt had their wedding on the lawn of his grandparents home – making for BEAUTIFUL wedding photos. We took advantage of the same spot for the family photos!

I cannot describe how much I love this little sweetie!

This next little one is a sweetie too!

COUSINS!

SISTERS!

*S* is such a strong spirit and a GREAT big sister!

I love you guys! Thanks for being SO MUCH FUN!

I have mentioned the *H* family before – I stayed with them twice this month while I was playing secretary.

I love them to pieces!

To say THANKS FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME – we did a family session before I left!

Thanks so much for housing and feeding me this month!

We love you guys dearly!

*A* is such a fun, retro, gorgeous chick!

While I played secretary last week I stayed with her family Monday thru Wednesday. Chris & Amy have been so awesome to open up their home and hearts to me. Two weeks ago I took the “promo” shots for their son and his band – DAWSON.

This past week I took some “just because” shots of *A* and family pictures – to come later!

We went to the thrift store and bought the AWESOME blue shoes and the white “prom” dress for a total of $16!

*A* is such a natural in front of the camera. She had great ideas of her own and was such a blast to take pictures of!

And to end the night – a little bit of who *A* really is!

Thanks again *A* – I had so much fun!

Last Saturday I also had a session with sweet little *I*. Her mom and I went to college together and have stayed in touch through FACEBOOK. Natasha won this session when she referred a bride to me. I will be doing Kari’s wedding in October thanks to Natasha!

*I* is so sweet and personable!

Thanks again Natasha for spreading the word about barden photography!

Last Saturday I had a session with the *C* family for their 25th wedding anniversary. Their granddaughter was in a November wedding I shot last year!

They wanted a few shots of their pets too!

Thanks again *C* family! I hope to see you again soon!

*L* is a 3 yr old sweetie that I photographed this week – her mom was GREAT and patient!

*L* was a little shy at first but ended up having fun “making her mom a birthday cake” in the sand!

Thanks again *J* for contacting me! *L* is so sweet and I can’t wait to photograph her again!

My friend Mike Murray is an AMAZING artist!

I took a photo of Ella nearly two years ago that I adore – and wanted Mike to create a painting of the photo. We talked about it and he wanted to try a fabric canvas instead of a traditional painting. He was – and is – busy with Chiropractic school and didn’t have time to devote to the project immediately – I told him I didn’t have a deadline.

He dropped off his creation this weekend – about a year and a few months after we first talked – and it was WELL WORTH THE WAIT!

The photo of Ella on the L and the wonderful “painting” on the R.

I took it down to show Amy and Jim – and Ella had to get her picture with it!

*A* is on the L with “her Ella and *M* on the R with “her” Ella!

Thanks again Mike – it is AMAZING and completely blew past my expectations!

*J* is a sweet soul and a dear woman!