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{Berlyn’s 1st Birthday} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:52:38 +0000

What can I even say about this event that will do it justice?!?!?! What an incredible birthday celebration for little Miss Berlyn!!! I don’t photograph many events, but every so often one comes along that sounds like it will be a blast, and I just can’t pass it up. I arrived a little early to do some photos prior to the party. We got a few captures – my favorite are the first three below. Mom informed me that her daughter wasn’t super smile-y, she was more of the inquisitive, serious type – always thinking and checking things out. Julie – I can’t tell you how much I adore you for not only informing me of that (so I didn’t look like a goon, dancing around trying to get her to smile – lol), but for wanting to capture the essence of Berlyn’s character. Yes, we caught some smiles throughout the day, but the first few shots below are the ones that speak to me the most. THANK YOU for including me in your day and choosing me to be there to capture it!! It was a wonderful party that you put on for your family and friends.

Are you kidding me?? I think Dad and I were both tickled pink when she started doing this. It was like she was posing for us. SO STINKING CUTE!!!

My favorite. Oh, how I love this shot.

{Gorgeous Girlies} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:46:27 +0000

These two young ladies were so fun to photograph. I loved that Mom told me she wanted to capture this time in her oldest daughter’s life – because she was missing her front tooth! I have many parents that are waiting for the “perfect” time to get photos done. Some even wait until the teeth come back in. I thought it was great, and I just adored how cute she looked with that little gap. Thanks for a wonderful evening, “A” Family!

{Summer Fun} | Northwest Indiana Family and Child Photographer

sammyv22 — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:32:38 +0000

It was so fun to see this family and photograph them at the beach last week. I went to school with both Mom and Dad and haven’t seen them for quite some time. They have such adorable little boys that were a blast to photograph playing together. And, I *loved* the way mom coordinated the colors of their outfits. It is a perfect example of how you don’t have to be all “matchy” for family photos. Combining different colors and patterns can work – and I loved the way the colors of their clothes pop against the beach backdrop!! Thanks for a great evening, K Family!

{Addison’s 1st Rodeo} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:59:01 +0000

This little darling has just celebrated her 1st birthday. It was so wonderful to spend time with her and her two amazingly sweet parents, again. I love, love, love watching my clients grow up, and I hadn’t seen little Addison since she was just a newborn! For her 1st birthday party her theme is “Addison’s 1st Rodeo”, and her mom found this amazing location through a client at work. We had a fabulous time at this beautiful farm. Thank you guys for another flawless session. You are so beautiful to watch together as a family.

{Love} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:27:31 +0000

Yesterday was one of *those* days. One of those icky days where everything seems to go wrong and everything tests your patience. I don’t speak too much about my personal life here on the blog, but yesterday was stinky. I was actually headed to this session in tears after the last straw broke right before I had to leave, and it sent me over the edge. I was trying so hard to get it together, knowing I had a very important session in front of me. And, the moment I laid eyes upon Mom and Dad’s smile from their car window, my bad day got better. Then – I walked up to their car and was greeted with squeals, and hugs, and pictures drawn for me by 3 of their 4 girls. And THEN – THEN!!! – I was able to meet and hold and love on the newest member of this family – Clayton.

There is no way I can do this adoption story justice, so please go read Mom’s blog. She is such an amazing woman. I have followed this adoption story since the beginning, cheering on this family in all of the hurdles they overcame, praying for them every step of the way, and shedding tears of joy when I finally heard the news that they were bringing this sweet boy home.

Yesterday I was blessed to be reminded of how lucky I am to capture these moments. Yesterday I was blessed by the experience of documenting this wonderful family. Yesterday I was blessed. Thank you for erasing my bad day and making it one that I will remember fondly for a very, very long time. I simply adore you all and am beyond elated when I look at these images and was beyond elated to capture them!! So much {love} to you all.

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{’Lil Miss Lila} | Northwest Indiana Child Photographer

sammyv22 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:43:49 +0000

Oh, how I just adore this child!!! This is now my third time having the pleasure of photographing this beauty. I couldn’t believe how much she had changed since last year. We had a fantastic time downtown playing, laughing, singing, tickling, and jumping around during our photo session. Can’t wait til next year!!

{I Love Them To Pieces…} | Northwest Indiana Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:32:00 +0000

and pieces, and pieces, and pieces. Seriously, this family is SO much fun – my cheeks were hurting when the session was over from laughing so much. They are some of the most genuinely FUN families around. Thanks for a fantastic afternoon!!

{Soooooooo Sweet!} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:47:47 +0000

I never get tired of photographing this family and one of my favorite little men. Ian!!

{Santa Claus} | Northwest Indiana Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:33 +0000

This may have been the cutest story I have ever been told by a client. However, I am not really the greatest story writer, so bear with me….

First, I have to tell you how much I love this family. They are all so sweet, but little Alex has just stolen my heart with the way he calls me by my full name “Samantha Uphold” all the time. Seriously – so cute. Anyhow, his mom tells me that he started pre school and that he already has a girlfriend (which didn’t surprise me at all because the first time I met this little guy he showed me the way he “picks up chicks” lol) . So, I asked him about this girlfriend, and he gave me a horrified look and just walked away from me. I turned to his mom and said, “That’s funny. He just looked at me like ‘How did you know that?!?!? Like, I’m Santa Claus or something.” Mom started laughing and told me it was funny I said that because just that morning, as they were eating breakfast before they came to the session Alex asked his mom, “Hey Mom, do you think Samantha Uphold can see us eating breakfast right now?” LOL!! Ha!! So PRECIOUS!!!

{Boys Will Be Boys} | Northwest Indiana Child and Family Photographer

sammyv22 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:39:51 +0000

Ahhh….two of my favorite boys + one of my fav locations = AWESOME SESSION!! Thanks for yet another fantastic photo shoot, K family! I always leave our sessions with a big smile. Your little boys are a blast!!