Most of you probably know that I’ve struggled with living in this since we moved in – about 16 years ago.

There are so many reasons behind why I didn’t and don’t want to be here – BUT – this kitchen is no longer one of them!

It’s SO MUCH BRIGHTER!! And it feels SO MUCH BIGGER even though it really is smaller – we put these boards right on top of the old ceiling.

THAT SINK!!! It’s the sink DREAMS are made of!

Now our kitchen is finished throughout!!

It’s my favorite room in the house!!

That messy ponytail – I LOVE IT!!

PERFECTION!!

SO SWEET!!

Her excitement is SO contagious!!

They picked a bouquet for me to take home!! And this is one of my FAVORITE shots of the night!!

Erin & Steve – I truly LOVED spending the evening with your family!! I hope to see you again soon!

I ABSOLUTEY LOVE that one!! I would almost put a HUGE canvas of it on my own wall!!

CHILDHOOD PERFECTION!

Daddy changing their outfits – in the room their momma was photographed in before their wedding!!

Those little feet! Seemingly insignificant moments.

I saw this idea from a photographer I follow on IG and just HAD to try it!!

I LOVE THAT ONE!!

We had SO MUCH FUN with these photos!!

I got an email from Erin in June – asking if we could schedule family photos.

I photographed their wedding nearly 11 years ago and this would be the first time seeing them since!

Their little girls were SO excited to see me and talk to me and bring me home for a sleepover!!

I ADORE those shots!

ALWAYS let them be silly. Let them be little!

I’ve got SO MUCH more to show you!

STUNNING!!

THAT BLACK & WHITE ON THE RIGHT!! GORGEOUS!!

SO GORGEOUS!!

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!

Cait – thank you SO MUCH for getting in the water!! They turned out PERFECTLY!

Cait & Corey – I am SO happy for you!! THANK YOU for spending the evening with me!

You might remember Cait & Corey! I photographed their wedding in September!!

GORGEOUS!!

Isn’t this location SO DREAMY!?

One of my FAVORITE shots!!

Those shots – PERFECTION!!

Stay tuned – because Cait got IN the water for me!!

How do you feel about watermelon!?

It’s my favorite summer food by far!!

They also LOVE watermelon!!

Those eyes! Those cheeks!!

I LOVED spending the evening in the creek with ALL of you!! Thank you SO much for asking me to do this for you!!

Kristen messaged me about a COUSINS creek exploring session!! YES PLEASE!!

I LOVE those shots!!

OH MY HEART!!! This is MAGICAL!

THIS is my favorite way to document childhood!!

I’ve got more to show you!!

Emotional photography is my favorite photography!!

Courtney has a baby in her arms. HER BABY!! Is this really real!?

Little girl – you are SO loved and SO wanted!!

Those are Courtney’s shoes from when she was a baby!!

THOSE CHEEKS!!

Chubby babies are the BEST babies!! Look at those arm rolls!

Dave – holding his baby girl. It’s REALLY REAL!!

THE LOVE IN THAT PHOTO!!

They’ve been waiting YEARS for this!!

Dave & Courtney – I am SO happy for you both. I am so honored to pray with you throughout this journey.

I can’t WAIT to see you again soon!!

I met Courtney & Dave a few years ago – they are friends with Stephanie and loved her photos!

I soon discovered that they were praying for a baby. I put them on my list and have been praying and trusting with them.

I met them at a new creek for their yearly photos last September. A few days – maybe a week – later – she messaged me. GUESS WHAT!?

l cried. They were pregnant. I cried and thanked God.

LOOK AT THOSE SMILES!!

She was the most awake and alert baby I’ve had yet! She is absolutely GORGEOUS!

THOSE SHOTS!!!

OH MY HEART!

Dad holding her little hand – THE SWEETEST!!

I LOVE becoming friends with the people I photograph. I love even more praying for you. Crying with you. Waiting with you. Rejoicing with you.

Stay tuned – because I’ve got more to show you of this sweet girl and her momma and dad!