Family day in the park...

I love that I get to see this family every fall!  They have the best interactions and I always come away with a warm heart, even on chilly days like this when my fingers were nearly numb.

And I love that Grandma gets to join in the fun too!

This is one of my favorites... Like I said, it was a chilly afternoon.  So every few minutes mom would ask to have her nose warmed up with an Eskimo kiss.  

Love sweet love...

I adore meeting with brides to talk about their wedding plans!  But this bride brought a little extra excitement for me- when she came for her consultation she asked if it was ok to bring her mother-in-law to be.  Not an unusual request, the surprise was that her guest was the mom of the very first senior guy I photographed in my first year of business!  Needless to say, I am more than thrilled to be able to capture more moments for him as he enters another new chapter in life.  Meet high school sweethearts K & M...

As we worked on creating the mood for these images, it all came back to me just how funny and silly M is- we had just as much fun on this session as we did back when I did his senior pics.  I'm sure the wedding is going to be just as enjoyable and I can't wait to share that special moment with them!

A Little Sweetness for your Friday Morning...

I just love girls in simple dresses!  These two were looking pretty sweet in their Christmas frocks.

How about a little Grease Lightnin'?

Isn't he just way too cute?!?!?!?!?

Sometimes a plan just comes together.  While planning this little guy's 4 year session, Mom and I were struggling to come up with ideas.  Then I remembered that a friend of mine had this little gem available for me to borrow and everything else just came together!  The leather jacket and that handsome smile, how could this not be a great time?

He is such a little ham too!  I just love it when his family comes to see me !!!!

A little pumpkin and her family...

This little miss just turned 1, perfect timing for their annual family fall portrait session!  I love seeing this family for many reasons.  I first met them when they were looking for someone to watch their little boy and I was still providing day care in my home but just getting ready to launch Jungling Photography to the public.  It is great to see how their family has grown and changed since then and to think back to the very beginning and how far I myself have grown.  It has been a wonderful 3+ years!  I'm so blessed to have friends like them who helped me get my start, have encouraged me along the way and keep coming back to capture more cherished memories.  "Thank you" just doesn't seem big enough to express my gratitude.

And right after this Brother brushed right up against that branch full of burrs!  His shirt was so covered in them we had to take it off... Good thing we'd already taken care of the family photos :).  Such a B O Y!

My favorite part of senior season...

is the gorgeous fall days and warm light of the afternoons.  Last weekend there were still lots of fall colors to frame this lovely young lady.  We went to Lake McBride for her outdoor location because they spend a lot of time there as a family.  I'm so glad we did... it isn't a place I get to very often but I think it just might become a place I recommend to more clients.

We had lots of fun in the studio too.... You would never guess that she is uncomfortable in front of cameras, she was a natural beauty.  I love that my job is hanging out with amazing people like her and her parents, takes the 'work' out of my days!

Isn't she just so cute!?!?!?!?  

I also got to play with my new lens a little.  I try to get it out each time I'm working outside with someone who can sit still, even if it is just for a shot or two so I can get used to the weight and size of it.  So far I really like it!

A short little sneak peek...

I have been trying to get to this sneak for far too long!  My kids and I were sick last week and this week there have so many things to catch up on and other project deadlines quickly closing in so today I finally got a chance to sit down with this lovely family's images!  Sorry you've had to wait, I can't wait to show you the rest of your images!