Daphne Juliet

This photo shoot was extra fun for me! This is my baby girl... she was born on November 1st and is now 3 weeks old. I've been taking it easy and enjoying my baby, but it's about time that I do a post just for Daphne. These photos were taken when she was only 5 days old. She was an angel the whole time I took these photos... I was in heaven! 

Brandon, Kim and Gavin

I was so happy to do at least one fall session this year. I haven't been able to schedule sessions because I am so close to having my baby. I just don't have the energy that I would like to have to do more sessions. Kim is a good friend and we have swapped fall sessions for the past three years now. She was so sweet to do my maternity photos and I was so lucky to do her family photos. Since last year her family has grown! She had a baby this past spring (you may remember her maternity session this past May). Gavin is adorable! I also loved the field where we did the pictures... it was a perfect day...

Makiah and Brielle... 3 years old!

I am still here. I haven't fallen off the face of the earth :) I am still taking photos as well...  though it takes me awhile to get them edited and posted. I am four weeks away from my due date and so everything baby has come first... even before photography :)

These photos are from August. I took them right in the middle of my last bunch of sessions that month, so they got put on the back burner. Makiah is my daughter, she turned three in July. Her sweet friend Brielle also turned three in August. It was a lot of fun taking pictures of them together. Makiah didn't like the idea of getting her pictures done, until I told her Brielle was coming. Then she was so excited! 

My Makiah...

Brielle...

They thought it was fun to pretend they were sleeping :)

Thanks for looking! Hopefully I will be back soon with more photos to share :)

Jason, Carrie, Maxon, Evelyn and Jude

So this is it. My last session for the year. It came way too quick, considering that fall is still around the corner. It will be nice to take a break and prepare for my baby.... but really... I am sure you will be seeing upcoming blog posts really soon. I just can't stop taking pictures, that's for sure :) 

I say this every time, but here I go again... I LOVED this session. I know how hard it is to get a family ready for pictures, and the stress of trying to keep everyone happy throughout a session. Jason and Carrie were awesome with their kids. If they were stressing, I didn't even notice. They were so happy and positive. And the kids were just too fun. I love, love, love taking photos of kids. They are so curious and they are always making simple things so exciting. I had such a great time!

This wasn't my first time meeting Carrie and her family. Earlier this year I was so lucky to take newborn photos of Jude. Take a look at the pictures here. 

Favorite... :)

I am loving this series with the apples...

And another favorite to end on. Love.

Brent, Aubrey and Colton

It's sad to think that this was one of my last photo sessions of the year. The morning I took these was just perfect. The light was wonderful. I am now a big fan of early morning photo sessions. I am so glad Aubrey and Brent were up to meeting early! Colton was on the go... it was a lot of fun chasing him around. Though I am not as quick as I used to be, being pregnant and all. I love sessions like this... just completely laid back and fun. I love stepping back and watching families play together and capturing the fun moments they have together...

Selene

This is why I love photography. I go in circles, but it comes down to it that newborn sessions are my favorite. I love how quiet and peaceful the session is, and how that peace reflects into the photos. I love the connection between the family and their new little one. The love for the baby is definitely present. I am grateful to be apart of capturing these memories and small moments that will be remembered forever. 

Selene is beautiful. She is tiny and precious. I love these images, they bring a smile to my face. Selene was an angel to work with, being just under two weeks old. Her mom, Nicole, and big sister came along for the session. I can tell they just love Selene to pieces. I loved watching them all interact. 

Thank you Nicole, for letting me be apart of this time in Selene's life. I just adore her!