THE BURSON FAMILY || SUPER-HEROS!!

I could tell right from the beginning that Patti and I were going to get along great. She LOVES  pictures and we had such a great time planning her family photo shoot. We had to reschedule a couple times because of weather and scheduling conflicts, but it was worth the wait. We met on a […]

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Children, Families

You wouldn’t know it by looking at these pictures, but it was freezing cold on the day we did these pictures. The wind was blowing and the sky was completely covered with clouds. I briefly thought about not doing them and seeing if we could wait for better weather, but they were troopers. These girls […]

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Children, Families

THE ZAFIR GIRLS || ON A FREEZING COLD DAY!!

THE BRIGGS FAMILY || BOYS WILL BE BOYS

I am having so much fun meeting so many new families this fall. The light and the colors have been beautiful. It’s been warm a lot longer, it’s been pretty rainy and the leaves on the trees haven’t really changed yet, so I’m hoping that means we have a longer photography season and I can […]

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Children, Families

They made their FIRST family pictures look so easy and effortless. I really can’t believe that they have never had family pictures taken because their kids were pros!! They were the best sports and they listened so well. We got their session done so quick and without any tears. They were funny and silly, they […]

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Children, Families

THE BRADY’S || WERE TAKING PICTURES….FINALLY!!

THE BROWN FAMILY || GOD IS A GOD OF MIRACLES!

I’ve known Bonnie and Dan since just after they were married, 11 years ago. There was a time, not too long ago, that they thought they might not be able to have any children. They struggled with infertility for many years and I too know the pain and heartbreak of infertility. I know how it […]

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Children, Families

There really are places in the heart you don’t even know exist  until you love a child. ~Anne Lamott   I am naturally an extrovert. I love being around people. I’m a talker. I am comfortable in most new situations, so you would think that reaching out to new people and meeting new people for photo […]

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Children, Families

THE GROENEWOLD FAMILY || KIDS WILL BE KIDS

CRAWFORD BABY BUMP || OUR GROWING FAMILY

AHHHHHHH!!!!! These are some of my favorite pictures!! And can we talk about that beautiful light?? I say that about all of my pictures lately. If you’ve noticed a difference in my photos lately – and I really hope you have because I’ve been working a LOT on making them better – you can thank […]

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Baby Bumps, Couples

I met Sarah and Blake just a few years ago, right after they were married. I was able to visit many times with Sarah and get to know her better. One day I was talking to my brother Ryan and he asked me how I knew Sarah, he had seen that we were friends on […]

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Children, Families

THE MORRELL FAMILY || HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY