beauty*

I am loving this session!

It was so fun to go to a new location with this family. When Sara called to set up an appointment, she told me a little bit about her parents' house and their backyard. I thought it sounded wonderful for their photos...and it turned out so great! I always love trying out new places with clients and I am really enjoying the outcome of these images.

Hoping they do to!

Here are some that I wanted to share:

family.

Another session that I wanted to share was one with Melissa and her family. It was fun because the dynamics of the family were Melissa, her son, her boyfriend and her grand daughter, Avery. So, we played around with various shots...trying to grab all the elements of relationships involved. I love the shots where we captured the San Tan's in the back ground. Such beautiful backdrop, right?

Here are a few I am wanting to share:

Lovely!!!

capturing life*

I was just talking with a friend of mine today about how the best photos that I get from sessions are sessions where the family (or person) shows up and is ready to have fun! People are always commenting on or are drawn to the photos I have taken where the subjects are interacting naturally and where they are genuinely enjoying their time together and with me!
This family is a perfect example of that. This is only the second time I have photographed them...but each time I do it, I am totally reminded of how much the energy of the session comes forward through the images that we capture.

Shelly, Chas and the kids show up with an attitude of fun...and so it is easy to grab great images of them together because they are really enjoying themselves together! I can catch those little moments of togetherness and joy without anything being forced or contrived.

I think people are drawn to those types of images because they see something real inside of them.

I loved how this session turned out and am feeling ever so thankful for ALL of my clients and the unique sessions that we have together.
Thank you to each of you for trusting me to capture some of the beauty in your life.
What a delicious job I have!!! ;)

oh so lovely.

I have been so thrilled that so many of my past clients have rescheduled with me this year for their family photos. It is such a huge encouragement to me and something that just fills me up with serious gratitude. Plus, I have some of the most amazing clients...so it is always a treat to see them again!

I was thrilled to be able to photograph Melissa and her wonderful family. Seriously...beauty abounds! Her little girls are incredible, and it is so easy to see where their gorgeousness comes from.

Sharing a few of our time together...

So incredibly lovely!
I am such a lucky gal to have such amazing clients, seriously.

delicious light.

Both times I have done sessions with this gorgeous family, I have been so enchanted by the pictures that I keep looking at them over and over.

This time, the light was so intensely beautiful.
And, this family is so very lovely...which made my job rather easy!

A couple of images that really stand out to me:

Isn't it all so dreamy?

beautiful and bright.

Ashley, Josh and their beautiful boys are past clients from last year. I was so excited to know that they wanted me to take their family pictures again this year because of how much I enjoy this sweet family. Photographing them is so very easy. They all love each other so evidently.

The day we got together was so seriously hot, it was a bit ridiculous.
But, we braved the heat together and walked around a beautiful little area where we grabbed some fun shots of their family just being together.
Those kind of shots are my absolute favorite to take.

And here are a few that I love...

Jeff and Heather*

Last month I went out with my brother-in-law Jeff and his fiance Heather to capture a few engagement shots for their upcoming wedding.

It was a lovely morning in the park and I think we got a few great images of the two of them together.
I love engagement sessions!

So happy for both of you and looking forward to the big day!!

all kinds of fun*

I am so, so, so, SO far behind in posting. I apologize to anyone who has been waiting to see their sessions up on this blog. I will get to it, I promise...but it may be after you have your disc in your hand!
I might just go on a little posting spree today...we'll see how much time I can grab away from the kiddos to do so.

I did want to share a few photos from a sweet session I did with a dear friend of mine from college. I have been taking pictures of Kristi, Nick and Logan since I started on this venture. She was one of the first to brave a session with me! ;)
And, each time a do a new one with this family, I am always reminded of how much I love this gig. I always love what we walk away with.

They are a wonderful family and little Logan becomes more and more amazing each and every time I photograph him! Here are a few of my faves...

So, so, so much fun!!!

georgia*

oh beautiful georgia!

Georgia is amazing. Seriously.
This was such a wonderful treat to be able to photograph her and be photographed by her.
Georgia and I just met a few short months ago...but I already feel such a friendship with her. A couple of weeks ago, we decided to set up a photo date where we traded taking pictures of one another. It was such a great exercise in self-acceptance and love. I had such an amazing time with her that morning, changing wardrobes, laughing, talking and sharing inspiration.

We've decided to do this as often as we can, maybe once a month or so. I can't wait for our next date!!!

Here are a few of my most favorite of Georgia. I still have quite a few to work through, but this is where I am at so far.

Isn't she a knockout?

grateful.

I am just feeling so intensely grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life!
Seriously, I am a blessed gal.

Part of my love and appreciation for photography is getting to try my best to capture the energy and love between different families.

Sara is a treasured person in my life.
I have known her since college...and without knowing it, we had babies about the same time!

Since then, we have developed a different connection than we had before...through motherhood and also our individual journeys into photography.

When she asked me to photograph her family several weeks ago, I was thrilled and honored!

I love being around this family, and I think that the images are genuine representations of who they are together.

Thank you Sara, Tim, Griffin and McKenna.
It was truly an honor! ;)