declan's family

this family is so cute. i know, that sounds like a word for little kids. but can i use it for this family? just this once. i mean it in the best way. the way that means adorable, delightful, lovable, sweet... the best way and ways cute can be taken. for a family. for a baby boy. for a mom. for a dad. the best way possible. promise.
so, that's what they are. cute.
sorry, zach.
the parents are both so very nice. all the time. i haven't ever seen nikky without a smile and a nice thing to say. and declan has to be the sweetest little guy. he is always happy. (right, nikky?) even when he was done at the end of the session, he was happy. tired, but happy. oh, and zach is great too. i don't want to leave him out. he is always pleasant and personable and was so eager and willing. which is always refreshing.

so, thank you guys for a wonderful session, even though we might have been less hot and miserable in a sauna. in our winter coats. and snow pants. okay, okay, and a rabbit fur hat. and a scarf.


see what i mean? cute. for nikky, cute=gorgeous.

neely & ella

these two sisters were so fun to work with. i am out of words today, so i don't know what to say. they are just beautiful, fun, sweet girls. but what more needs to be said than that?








these are a small number of the photos we took. and i wanted to try out a different editing style on these. they aren't naturally this color or this washed out. promise.

the c&m family

wow, this is so much fun. i have been having so much fun going out with these amazing families. doing this is so far outside my "comfort zone", and i get extremely nervous before and during each session, but these families have all made it easier on me than i expect. every time. so, thank you to each of you wonderful families that have shared your time with me and allowed me to come along and try to capture just how wonderful you each are.

here is just a quick peek of this family...

the h&s family

this first photo holds a special place in my heart.
as i watch my kids grow, i realize how quickly everything is happening. how special moments like this don't last forever. sadly.
so this photo of h&h in front of a speeding, blurred train makes me think about how fast time goes. and how, when a special moment like this is captured in a photo, we might be able to treasure it a little longer, and perhaps slow time down a little.

at the same time, when i, myself, am in a moment like this with one of my kids i feel like time has slowed down a little and wish i could freeze time and cherish the moment longer.

i think the train was just too loud for him, and he held his mom so tightly. it was so sweet!





here is one just for fun. the fireman was very generous and offered to open up the doors and let us into the engine.

aaron and lezlie's family

this family is so wonderful. the mom is always so positive. and she finds the most fun things to do with her two beautiful girls. these girls are so sweet.

i just LOVE this photo. this is how happy this darling girl is whenever i see her.



this adorable daughter is such a cuddle bug. and just as happy as her little sister.



this is just a peek at the photos we took. really. just a glimpse at the fun i had with them.

the a&t family

this family was so fun to be with. and the kids are so, so cute.
the mom is a wonderful teacher and amazingly productive person. i don't know where she finds the time and energy to do the things she does. my kids were able to have her as a teacher for science camp this summer and they had a blast.

i have so many photos i want to post here. but i am going to start with these.

miss avary

i had so much fun with miss avary. we made faces, played, and raced around for an hour or more and i had a great time. she is one beautiful girl. dark hair, bright blue eyes, and the brightest smile. and she comes by it naturally.