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I LOVE working with Di.  I’ve known Di for a couple of years now, and the very first time I met her I knew she was someone that I’d like to hang out with.  You know when you meet someone and you just click?  Yep, it was just like that. Di is hilarious and sweet and intelligent and sarcastic and caring and silly and I just adore her!  She asked me to help her put together her modeling portfolio at the end of last year.  Since then, her modeling career has TAKEN. OFF.  I’m so beyond thrilled for her, and I love stalking, er, watching her facebook to see what exciting jobs she has just recently shot.  She had the fantastic idea of doing some inspiration shots based on some classic photos.  A few of my favorites are below, along with a few others that I really like.   I’ve got a lot of Di’s photos to share, so be watching for more in the next few days.  Hugs and Kisses to you, Di!  Love ya, girl!!

This song always puts me in a good mood!!  A classic one hit wonder throwback! 

Take a family that I haven’t seen for a year and add in a TO DIE FOR location in the country, and you have photographer heaven.  Here is a little peek of what that looks like for me……it was SO great to see T, Z, and C after so long!!  Thanks for a WONDERFUL session!

This session was a pure delight.  Mom had an amazing vision for the session, and I was more than happy to hunt around to find the perfect locations to fit the bill.  The day went off without a hitch!  The girls were practically made to model, the day was gorgeous, the light was yummy, and look at these outfits!!!  I do LOVE Matilda Jane!!  Thanks for a wonderful time, ladies!  I can’t wait for the next session! 

OMG, you guys….you have no idea how much *fun* this family was to shoot.  By the end of the session they had me ROLLING.  They made me walk away from the session wishing I had 3 teenagers and a 5 year old at home – NOT an easy task to do!    I know you guys have been dying to see these.  I LOVE them!!  Thanks for an amazing session!

How excited do you think I was when I got the call from Robin Rock, telling me she wanted to capture all 5 of her teen/young adult children in an urban setting????  Um, yeah!!!  It was a freezing day, but these guys were all so cool and easy going, that the session seemed to take us no time. They are such a genuinely sweet and well-mannered group of siblings.  They were up for anything, and they each has their own individuality that they brought to the session.  I loved it!   Thanks for a great afternoon!!  I can’t wait for you to see the rest!  :)

I LOVE photographing seniors!!  This girl was no exception.  Thanks for a fun evening, and letting me try out my new lighting on you!

was FUN!  There was so much love, energy, laughter, and fun exchanged during this session.  I loved every minute of it!

My availability for the fall season is becoming slim.  If you are interested in a session, there are a few week day sessions available.  I also have a last minute opening for this Saturday, 9/27.  The only other weekend date I have open is Sunday, 10/5.  Book now, as spaces are filling up QUICKLY!!  Now, onto the images from this fun-filled session….

One of my new favorites…..

You may recognize the little man in these first two shots from the top of my blog.  He’s the little flirt with the blonde curls that is shown in the revolving photos.  To my surprise, he was so grown up, lookin’ like a little man when I arrived for their photo shoot last weekend!  I’ve been photographing these brothers for over a year now ( take a journey with them here, here, and, here ) and I just love them to pieces!!!  One thing I’ve always noticed is the connection between these two guys.  Big Bro Joe started making silly faces, and Beau just LOST it.  This kid was laughing so hard I thought he was going to start crying.  I have another photo of him with one of those crazy, hysterical laugh faces on – just precious!!  It was after that Joey promptly told me he was “done” with photos, and I had to agree.  We had a great morning, and he supplied the perfect ending to the shoot.  Much love to the K Family – you guys rock!

So CUTE!!!!!

All boy.  I was so excited to meet the newest addition to the K Family – pretty little Bella.  You all know how I love my boxers, so this was a pure treat!

Hanging out in “Big Daddy’s”  awesome car.  Love the sun streaming in on this one.

I love how Joey is looking up at Mom & Dad with such a sweet little smile.

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Thanks to all of you that came out on Saturday! If I missed you, I hope you had a FANTASTIC Popcorn Fest Day!

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I’ve been working hard all night to get the display ready at Butterfly Kisses on Lincolnway in Valpariso. Come out tomorrow to see the reveal! If you can’t make it, full details will be posted on the blog next week.