Thorpes

"Family: Where life begins, and love never ends." - Unknown

Forgeys

"A child's world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement" - Rachel Carson

Valenters

“A child’s laughter is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world”

Gaviglios

“If the ones you love are sitting right beside you
Then I say you got a lot
The best things in life are straight from His hands
Like the raising kids on a piece of land
A little peace of mind when the day is done
Where you think that comes from? That's gifts from God”

Baby Rory

I usually just blog weddings or engagement sessions, but lately I’ve been reflecting on how blessed I am with this job. What other job in the world allows you into the most intimate parts of people’s lives, and not just one moment, but every milestone in their life? I’m so thankful for this job. From engagement photos, to wedding photos, maternity photos, and newborn photos - I am forever thankful for clients like Ricki and Nolan who include me in (and trust me with) the best moments of their lives. I had to share a mix of photos I’ve taken of them over the last 2.5 years because they are my most giggly and joyful clients ever! I was on my way to their house the other day, driving to meet Rory and do the newborn shoot, thinking to myself “there’s no way they are as giggly and full of life right now as they were for engagement, wedding, and maternity photos….” being new parents and getting no sleep at all, I figured. Silly me. These two are always full of life, making each other laugh, and making me smile. Nothing has changed, even though they are running on minimal sleep these days.

Ricki, Nolan, and Rory - I have so much love for you guys!

I, by no means, claim to be a “newborn photographer” because those photogs are beyond talented and know way more about what they’re doing than I do with tiny humans. However, I can’t pass up an opportunity to capture real life moments and milestones for my beloved clients!

So, enjoy a few more photos of sweet little Rory…

Debiak Family

Kerns

I love doing family portraits when the parents accept the fact that their kids are crazy and let them run circles around them, pretend to be dogs, and get a little mud on their white tights. ;)

I wish I took a video of Addi running around screaming at the top of her little lungs, “run for your life, kids!” Hopefully the amount of fun and crazy we had shines through the images, instead.

Gabe and Lindsey - I LOVE YOUR FAMILY TO PIECES! I can’t wait to continue capturing all of their fun little stages of life. Thanks for always keeping my job entertaining with your hilarious kiddos!

Clopton Fam

Haley, Corey, and Ryland have a special place in my heart. I have been photographing them for 5+ years and have been so fortunate to not only have captured, but also to have been a part of so many special moments in their lives. Ryland is a truly special little man, he is full of spunk and is so smart and polite! Corey and Haley, you are an inspiration of how I want to be one day when I’m a parent, you guys are killin’ the parenting thing.

BUT SERIOUSLY, HOW CUTE ARE THEY?! Don’t miss out on our “blast from the past” and the end of this blog post, too! So fun to reminisce. Love this little family so, so much!

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Check out all of the wonderful moments in their lives that I’ve been able to capture and be a part of: