Stauss Clan

 We don't do this every year, but I pushed to get this done again as the kids are growing up so fast!  I set the camera for 15 shots and then ran to my chair.  I told them as long as they smiled for the first half of the shots, they could get silly for the last ones.  I do love this crazy bunch of people I call family.  😅

Tidwell's Mini Session

 This family is so special to me as I've known Ben for a long time.  He was a kid in the Youth Group at church when I helped run the program.  Then, when he was graduating, I took his senior photos.  We were actually even in the same place!  Now he's married with one kid and one on the way.  And we are coworkers!  It's been such a full circle moment for me to work along Ben at First Missionary Church as he is now the Youth Pastor.  It's so cool to see the awesome ways God works!

Hill Family

 I'm happy to bless families by capturing their extended families for holiday get togethers.  I find it interested to hear about the traditions other families have and to see how different people celebrate.  I especially love capturing generational photos.  The Hills had 4 generations represented with those ladies which is so neat!  I've known Gary and Jan for a long time and they are such dear people to me, so it was fun to meet the rest of their family.  💗

Clark Family

This session was squeezed into my crazy schedule right after I helped with a 24 hour charity livestream with Snider's Esports program.  In total, I had 4 hours of sleep which was split between 1 hour during the night before and a 3 hour nap during the afternoon when I got home.  I knew I could do it though so I went for it.  I was mostly able to keep myself together and work quickly as the sun set, but I definitely had moments where my mouth betrayed me.  😁😂  Thankfully this family is super cool and laughed along with (or probably mostly at) me.  I was 100% too tired to care though.  Hahaha!  The cousins were clearly enjoying their time together which was fun to capture.  

Wager Family

 This was a very last minute mini session that we were able to fit in.  The weather was beautiful!  I can't believe how warm and pretty this fall has been!  I'm glad I have some families getting their sessions done now while this gorgeous weather lasts.  It makes me feel better about not figuring out how to fit in a day of Fall Minis into my schedule.  I am really hoping though that next year I can offer Fall Minis for the first time.  

Jack's 18 month Milestone

I've had the honor of photographing this family since Charlie was just 6 months old and now his younger brother, Jack, is 18 months old!  Time sure does fly!  These boys are unbelievably sweet, and I just loved watching them interact with each other.  Charlie loves climbing trees, and he's actually ridiculously good at it.  Jack likes trying to do whatever his big bro is doing, which is so cute.  Jack also decided he loved the little chair I brought and carried it around even though it was almost as big as him.  Thankfully he was cool with me taking it back.  Haha!  😅

Matthew and Sisters

A couple weeks ago I was able to go visit Matthew's family as they were finally all home together so I could take pictures of him with his sisters.  He had turned 3 months old that day and had grown quite a bit since I last saw him.  I just love how expressive he is!  His sisters were obsessed with the doll bed I brought to put him in.  They couldn't believe how perfectly he fit on it.  They are already learning how to be good, helpful big sisters to this special little guy.

Prayers are so appreciated for this wonderful family as they continue to adjust and learn how to care for their precious boy.  💗

Holiday Mini Sessions

 It’s been a while since I’ve offered Holiday Mini Sessions, but I’m bringing them back this year!!  🥳  This will be on Saturday, December 3 between 9 AM to 5 PM and be $50 for a 20 minute session.  Check out the pictures to see the outdoor and indoor setups I will be offering!  If you would like to use both sets, you can purchase two back-to-back sessions for $80.  Returning clients will get $5 off.  ❤

Each session includes an online password-protected gallery for viewing and purchasing photographs (maintained for one year).  Digital downloads with printing rights are available for $3 each.

Contact me ASAP to book!  A $15 non-refundable deposit is due to book a session and is applied towards the session fee.  Remaining balance is due at the time of the session.

Tziporah Ah Nui

I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of this precious girl!  Her entrance into the world was not how her parents had hoped, but Tziporah is healthy and happy!  Cathy was sore so we waited a couple weeks before we got the family in the studio for pictures.  Tziporah wasn't interested in sleeping, but she was pretty content being held.  I really enjoyed working with the black backdrop and a harsher, more direct light than I normally do, especially for a newborn.  I just adore how the pictures look without color!  I'm so glad we were able to make this work, and I can't wait to watch Tziporah grow up!