These were taken just before school started … I got to snuggle my sweet nieces and nephews. I’m in auntie heaven – seriously. I get to love ‘em and give ‘em back! Heaven!!

Left to right: Bekah, Grey, and Anna

Aren’t they funny? You should see them … they are all so different … you can see it in these images already – sparky, chilled, and serious yet bright. Love!

She was so sweet. She would want to go somewhere (like out of the room) and I would scoot myself in front of the door (very subtly of course). She would just look at me for a minute and then turn to mom and ‘talk’ in her little sing-songy toddler voice as if asking why this crazy photographer wouldn’t let her out.  Sweet sweet sweet. And those eyes!

This is the age where, if baby wants to walk away – then mom and dad just follow, and it becomes an adorable family walk.  Magic.

Thanks Jeanne! Wait till you see the rest! She’s such a cutie. I’ll be in touch soon!

And then, I’m working with the bravest mama ever who hates bugs, check out what her son found! Not to mention, the mosquitoes were immune to the bug spray we were drenching ourselves in.  It was all good fun – running from mosquitoes and dodging bugs that look like grasshoppers and then launch into what looks like a butterfly! Eew.

But on the other side of the forest was the field I had been dreaming of for a family session … and in my opinion … it was all worth it.This family did not disappoint – just look how beautiful!! These make my heart sing!!

So the whole time we’re taking these pictures … we are surrounded by deer. They were totally watching us, five on our right – four on the left – and one laying down. It never moved. Can you see it? Right in the middle? It was a little cool and a little freaky all at the same time.

I had asked Kris to bring something that we could use as props, something that would reflect what the family enjoys or where they are at in this season of life. So … baseball is huge at their house! (And golf, but this is just supposed to be a peek!) I love how personal this makes their images.

Really great session … loved this. Kris – these images are so beautiful! I know you’ll love the rest too – and great job enduring everything – I knew you wouldn’t regret it! I’ll be in touch soon!

Again, the heat this week was just about too much. But they did a great job – getting cozy – peeling themselves off of each other after each little grouping. Crazy photographer has no regard for sticky skin – all for the sake of an adorable picture! I think they’ll agree it was worth it all!!

Early in the session, Susan’s dad found a rose from somewhere and had a little idea of his own for a picture with his sweetheart. How cute?! I followed his lead on this one.

Look who snuck in … sneaky Annie.

Not everyone ‘gets’ the whole love affair with intentional sun flare in photography… but … I happen to have a love affair with sun flare – whenever I get a chance to play with it … I’ll take it. It’s tricky … and hard to control and sometimes it lands on faces … which is a bummer … but when it doesn’t and I get something like this – I get so happy.

And this is what you get when you ask the kids what they want to do for one last picture before the session is over … almost always … total silliness!

So much fun Susan! Thank you!!!

I happen to love this ice cream truck … the “Caution Children” next to the family makes me laugh.

Big brother is such a handsome dude. What a sweetheart!

The little princess had the most adorable little skirt on … I just love it … she looked so feminine and ultra girlie! And this alley … I love love love this alley! I’ve shot families in downtown A.H. several times but never noticed this alley … I love the bricks and love the rusted bars, all the texture and the indirect light in here … very very cool.  ”I’ll be back.”

See? Check out all the snuggles. Everyone was kissing too!! It was so adorable and natural. I love to see my families connect so naturally and easily. It’s precious and priceless and makes me adore my job that much more.

And this little princess … in the most adorable pink skirt ever … kept hiding from the camera! And yet, look what we got … success!! If you only knew the tricks mom was pulling to get her to come out of hiding.

Thanks Tanya! Thanks for being troopers with the heat – your family was a joy to photograph!! Look how cute you are!!