Wiekel Extended Family - Mother's Day Sessions 17

These grandparents are the sweetest! and it was my pleasure to meet and capture some photos of Mr. & Mrs. Peacock and their sweet little grandkiddos. We had the most beautiful afternoon after our first attempt was totally rained out. Sometimes it is worth the wait and I think you'll agree when you see these photos.

Beautiful.

Just another words to describe the mother's we love. No matter if their hair and make up is done, or the whole house is clean, we love our mom's because they are ours, and they're beautiful to us. No matter what the world screams, we know true beauty is displayed so clearly in our mothers.

Baggiani Maternity Session

GUYS! This session was a blast! Even though I love chasing kiddos around with my camera, it makes me so happy to get to work with adults too! These two were adorable - we talked baby and walked around the beautiful Fischer's Park. It was a very pretty Summer evening and we just beat the storm.

I'm SO excited to say that Courtney and Dan welcomed their little boy this weekend and I get to go take photos of their newest addition today! Can't wait! So more pictures to come! Congratulations to these sweet new parents!

Dempsey Family

It is truly such a privilege when families come back for more photos - it really means the world to me! I first met this sweet family when their Lincoln was a brand newborn little guy! and now look at that little guy, crawling and active! So happy for this growing family and blessed to get to capture more memories for them!

Defrain Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

Look at those baby cheeks?! OMG this sweet family added another adorable child to their clan and I got to capture those sweet cheeks! These guys are fun and sweet and work so hard for Jesus. Their littles are so sweet - Leighton loves princesses, Landon loves donuts and and Elena, I mean, those cheeks!?

Compassionate.

Not only is Tiff a great mom, but she's also a hard working nurse. She's pretty much 'taking care' of people all the time. That's mom's job - to take care, to support. It is amazing how life giving it is to give of yourself. That is one of the wonderful gifts of motherhood.

Ryan's Mom and Dad jumped in for a few photos as well! haha love this crazy bunch ;)

Defrain Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

If you've seen my work for any amount of time, you've probably seen this family pop-up on my feed. They are pretty special to me. The Defrain family has given so much love, service, care, accountability and encouragement to my husband and I, and we're just so grateful for them.

Servant Leadership.

One image that will probably always stick with me when it comes to Steve and Leah is when they were out in the wet, muddy grass helping set up for my wedding. They drove across the country and not only were they there to show their love and support, but they also set an example of humble service, by pushing their sleeves up and doing some dirty work too. It is how they live their life and how they serve their church and ultimately, God.  I've seen this quality in Leah as a Pastor's wife and a mother. She gives of herself to build into the lives of others, and as one of those people, I'm so thankful.