Defrains // Fall Family Mini-Sessions

Sometimes it is hard to put into words the impact people can have on your life. As pastors at my church, Steve and Leah have taught me so much about Jesus, family and life. Needless to say I am grateful for this sweet family. And these 3 little guys have a hold of my heart. They're goofy and sweet and they just crack me up.

Here is a look at the Defrains mini-session:

Goins // Fall Family Mini-Sessions

Look at those CHEEKS! Luke is sweetest, little laid back man! He also was MESMERIZED with my camera which made my job a lot easier ;) This wonderful family is kind, giving and lots of fun! We enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather and sunshine during this mini-session.

I just can't get enough of this little guy! Joel and Kelly are pretty great too!

Here is a look at there Fall Shoot:

Weavers // Fall Family Mini-Session

When you meet devoted and caring parents, it is just well the most endearing thing to watch. Erin and Jared love DJ more than most people love most anything. The neat thing is, this is how it's been with most all the families I've had the privilege of working with. That is why being a photographer is such an inspiring thing - you work to give these incredible families photos that capture who they are, the essence of their love for each other. 

Knowing Erin and Jared as great parents makes it even more exciting to say they are welcoming another child. I enjoyed helping them capture this announcement in an adorable way. Congratulations guys!  

Kim & Andy // Gender Reveal

Kim and I went through school together every year ; Pre-K all the way through college (minus 1 year I had at public school, that wasn't my favorite). So needless to say we are pretty darn close. This girl is one I have laughed so hard with, I have cried with and with whom I have shared some of life's most special moments. Now it is time to celebrate another - Kim is expecting her first child!

Andy and Kim's path to pregnancy wasn't the easiest, but we are so thankful and praise God for the healthy baby they have been given! They asked me to capture all the fun at their Gender Reveal party in Indiana (my hometown). It was a beautiful yet, slightly chilly day. But you can't beat how cute their theme was for the party, 'Come find out the Scoop!' So we had ice cream in while wearing our jackets - pink and blue ice cream - as we waited in anticipation to find out - boy or girl!?

They revealed the gender of their baby ___ (Hey! I'm not giving it up that easy ;) by giving everyone of their family and friends a balloon. Their friend Lexi opened the envelope containing the gender and then wrote on a white board "Release the ____ balloons!" SO then everyone that had that color balloon let them go and we were left with balloons only in the color of the gender of their baby! It was a lot of fun and Kim and Andy were both surprised! and of course, very HAPPY!

So do you think it's a boy or girl? Well, scroll down to find out!