Wedding in the country...

It is always a pleasure and an honor to share in a wedding day.  To say that spending the afternoon with Breann, Chris and their families was a pleasure just doesn't even begin to describe the experience for me!  They were all just so amazing, so happy and so fun!  There were lots of laughs and sincere tender moments.  So here they are:

Chris & Breann

Together with their families:

United in love:

Congratulations!

Look who just turned one...

You may remember her as one of our best of 2011 winners in this image:

She came back in on her birthday last week with her parents to mark the occasion.  

I love watching little ones grow and their personalities form.  It is such a fun and exciting time in life.  And she sure is brimming with personality already.  The world is a wonder and she is determined to explore it!  We had a hard time containing her in the big open meadow with all those fun things to check out a space to run.  Thank you for making a visit with me part of your birthday celebration!  I'm sure this was the first of MANY happy birthdays for you.

Family Moments- 2011 Contest

One of my favorite parts of what I do is capturing genuine moments for families... Here are some from last year.  To vote for your favorite, just leave a comment at the bottom of the post with the number you want to vote for.  Feel free to share a link to the page with your friends and family to help get more votes for your image.  You can also head on over to my Facebook Page and tag yourself in the album there so your friends can find the blog easily.  While I love seeing new people "Like" my page and leave comments, etc, it is not required to do so before you vote.


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Proud of their family...

And with good reason!  They have a beautiful family.  I get to see bits of this family often as they come in for milestone portraits of the kids.  Last summer I was privileged to be celebrate a wedding with them and I get to celebrate another one with them in May.  It really is an honor to get to know families on this level!  I am thrilled that they call me to share a small part in their treasured moments!  Thank you for that, you are a true blessing to me.

A very loved little Valentine!

This little pixie thought she was just coming in for some family and one year photos over the weekend.  I surprised her with a big heart cookie as a prop (and bribery) to help me promote some Valentine's Day mini sessions coming up (see below for more details and some sample Valentines).  I think she was happy to accommodate, wouldn't you agree?

Here are some images from the planned session:

I just the ones that show the purest interactions of a family!  She is so loved and such a happy girl!

Valentine's Minis:  2 days ONLY!  Bring your Valentines into the studio for a quick session on Friday Jan 27 10am-3pm or Saturday Noon-4.  Session fee is $30* and includes a set of 15 personalized 2x3 inchValentine cards and a 5x7**.  Space is very limited so don't wait to have your time reserved!

*session is for one person or one group; for additional individuals or groups there is an additional $20 fee  and includes a set of cards and 5x7 for that individual/group.

**additional Valentines of the same design may be purchased for $12 per set.  Additional prints may also be purchased at regular print prices.

Sisters...

Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to spend some time with these girls.  I know them a little from our church, the youngest is in my girls' youth group class.  I've always been amused by her and it was great fun to get to know her a little better and to meet her big sister- who she ADORES!  And I suspect secretly adores her in return, but Shhh, don't tell!

The weather was even so nice that we got to go outside a bit- such a treat in late December!  Be on the look out for some more outdoor sessions coming soon!

Just before Christmas...

With both sons out of the house, it is hard to get a family portrait scheduled.  I was so excited that we were able to get all our schedules synced up just before the holidays.

More Christmas fun...

sweet boy...

I can't believe it has almost been a year since I met this little guy for the first time!  Happy birthday, little man!

Christmas with a 9 month old...

This family got a little peek at what that is going to look like with their little love.  She is so curious about everything, determined to check it all out- by herself.  I'm imagining that if they put up a tree this year, it will be behind a gate or closed door. 

What do you mean he knows when I've been bad or good?