When Mom and I were planning for the session, she mentioned she wanted lots of color. Between the outfits and the location, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I seriously could have blogged the entire session. If it wasn’t for the power going out at home last night, I would have had several more to share, but I ran out of editing time. Bryan fam, you know I love seeing you and photographing your adorable family. Thanks for a great evening! 
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.
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!
What a precious addition to this wonderful family!!! I had such a fantastic time with these guys, and I just *adore* mom. We had to break up the session into two parts, and the second day I arrived at her house she had SATC on in the living room where we were shooting. If you know me at ALL, you know that was probably the most fantastic surprise – ever. :) Kayden was sleeping peacefully, we were chatting away while I was snapping photographs, and Carrie Bradshaw was on in the background.
::swoon:: :)
You know how you meet people and you just click with them? Yep – she was great AND she took one look at my very chipped, darn it, I KNEW I shoulda polished my nails before I left nail polish and exclaimed, “Pompeii Purple!!”. We both ONLY wear that color. It’s the best OPI color, just in case you are looking for one that is simply fantastic. Maria – you are the best!! Thanks to you and your family for a wonderful session. I can’t wait for you to see the rest!!
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.
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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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!!
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!!
I was lucky enough to get to spend the afternoon with a fantastic family that I know quite well! Meet the newest addition to their family…..Teagen Rose!!
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