Francesco - Baby Journey

Oh my, I was SO excited to meet little Francesco at the beginning of the new year! I got to take Caitlin and Tony's maternity photos back in September and we had such a wonderful time, chasing the sun and skipping on rocks in the creek that night, just capturing that sweet baby bump. Now he is here and adorable, of course! The Serrao family has chosen my new Baby Journey package which is a series of 5 photo sessions to capture so many of the wonderful changes that take place over the course of little Francesco's 1st year. This couple is so easy going and were so sweet just loving on their new little addition.

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Theo's 1st Birthday!!!

Once in a while I want to share something more personal with you on this blog. So you get to know me a little better. As I've mentioned in many of my posts, I became a mom recently. And somehow my child has already turned one?! We had such a special day of celebration not only partying over bacon covered donuts, but getting the incredible chance to dedicate our Theo to Jesus at our church. So excuse me while I sit for a second to shed a tear of sincere gratitude for this little gift (his name actually means 'gift of God') and remember with joy what a sweet, special privilege it is to be his mommy. I've learned so much, been pushed far beyond what I thought I was possible of and my heart has expanded in size so much so, I think it might explode. 

I love you my little Theo man.

Davis Family - Fall Mini-Session

Tricia and I serve on the same team together at church. I've so enjoyed getting to know her and her sweet family! Lucas and Payton did an amazing job - pure naturals in front of the camera ;) I enjoyed taking photos of Tricia and her husband Mark as well. As I watched them interact I couldn't help but be overwhelmed at the great work God has done in their family and smile at the loving relationship they obviously have with each other.

These Fall scenes are making me long for the sunshine and the Spring! Until then enjoy the smiles from this great family, they're sure to brighten your day!

Calvo Lifestyle Shoot

I'm interrupting all the wonderful Fall Mini-Session blog posting to show you something I'm really excited about - my first LIFESTYLE shoot!! Lately, I've been thinking about how important it is to me to have special memories of real life and so I'm working hard to give that to others now!! This is a shoot where you invite me into your home, tell me how you enjoy spending time together and then I let you do those things and I take the pictures! I might help you along here or there with a pose or two and I also enjoy asking questions to loosen you up and get to know you and your family better. But really it is all about you and your family just BEING TOGETHER.

The Calvo family couldn't have been more fun to work with. They had all kinds of ideas of things they wanted me to capture!  Poppi Calvo read a special journal they kept during the girls first years, Fifi Calvo read the girls a special binder of recipes, Kristina and her mom looked at wedding books to plan together for her upcoming wedding, they played board games and music together over coffee and cheesecake and loved on all their sweet animals. It was such a fun glimpse for me into the time they enjoy together and their sweet family bond.

Weikel Family - Fall Mini-Session

Nikki and I have gotten to know each other over the last couple years. But what really made an impact on me was when she reached out and just invited a bunch of girls from our church, that she didn't know that well, over to her house - so we could just hang out. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but somehow it's crazy how you feel alone amidst so many people, so many great people, even. So this was my chance to really try and connect and get to know some people better. We've developed a good mama to mama relationship and I'm so thankful. Her family is just precious! It's so neat to see how God brought her and Bob together and how they both love sweet Elise and Parker so much! Here are my favorites from their Fall Mini-Session: