Children Session: Lukas, Catherine and Cassidy

These kiddos are so polite and personable. Their Mom alternates each year as to if her and Dad are in the picture. This year was a kid year. I'm glad this session worked out because these kids lead a busy schedule. Catherine had just played in her first basketball game of the season and Lukas had a busy lacrosse schedule that weekend. And sweet little Cassidy told us all about what she had been doing in school. Husband/Assistant got a big kick out of discussing the BCS system and its faults with Lukas.

Children Session: Ellie and Camille

You know that scene in "White Christmas" where the two sisters do their 'Sisters' routine? I can't stop singing that song after pulling photos from this particular session. They were too cute in their matching dresses and leggings. I had to pull Mom and Dad in for a few shots too. They had all just come from the Adolphus Children's parade and were full of Christmas spirit!

Children Session: Jacob and Hannah

Love taking pictures of these two. Love their blonde, BLONDE hair and their blue, BLUE eyes! Please know that no ornaments were harmed during this photo session! :)

Family Session: The K Family

I just had the opportunity to take pictures of the K Family, and the K Family, and the C Family, and the other C Family. You see, I did a big extended family shoot and we had the best time. Yes, it can be more of a challenge to wrangle more than 4 or 5 people, but the reward is worth it. These families were easy-going and relaxed, and the kids were just too cute. We had both sides on this shoot, so we did two sets of extended families, as well as smaller family shots, and then the always-fun kid's shots. It was a blast.

Thriller, Thrill-er Night!

Gotta love some old school MJ. Alright, so I've been setting aside all of these cute costume pictures that I have taken so I could do a special Halloween post. So here it is!

Our first costume pic was taken way back in the beginning of October. We tried to take these at the Arboretum, but the costume was a little too much for poor Finn, so we had to wait a few days and make do in his grandparent's flower beds. He still wasn't sure about the costume though. So without further adieu,

Finn the Monkey

After that we took some photos of a little guy who was all about his costume. I really think he could be a costume model. Say hello to

Kaden the Lobster

Then just last week we wrapped up costume pics with two of the cutest little babies. Both sets of parents are already planning for this pair's wedding and these pictures will HAVE to be in their rehearsal dinner slideshow. Pleae welcome

Travis the Frog
and Natalia the Bumblebee

Happy Halloween everyone!

Children Session: Avery

I don't think words give Miss Avery justice. This little girl has spent more time in hospitals than any three year old should. In fact, she was in the hospital for most of the week before this shoot. I was so sad that we might not be able to take her pictures, but luckily everything worked out and I got to spend an incredible hour shooting this unbelievable girl.

Her Mom and Dad are equally incredible. I'm not sure that I've ever met two people who so faithfully believe in God's plan and God's grace. Her Mom has even started giving lectures and speeches on this very topic and I am dying to hear her speak. Her speaking company is called byGrace, and if any of you need speakers for organizations such as MOPS, women's retreats, marriage retreats, church functions, etc., then I cannot recommend her enough! Her faith is inspiring!

Now, Miss Avery has a personality on her! And she is so independent! I would keep telling her to follow me so I could show her another fun spot for pictures and she would continually reply, "No, I'll show you. You follow me!"

And the girl knows how to work it. If she ever wasn't sure about standing in certain spots she would say, in the sweetest and meekest voice she could muster, "But I'm sooooo scared." Now Miss Avery, I know that is NOT true. You're the bravest little girl we know!

Family Session: The M Family

The M Family just made things so easy, especially their cute little boy Kaden. His Mom is the daughter of the owner of Bedazzled, which is just about the cutest baby and kid's store EVER!
Every place we went they would stand in place, smile pretty, and then 5 shots later we would be done with that locale. Let me tell you, sometimes little kids and older babies are on and sometimes they aren't. When they are off, it usually takes a little coaxing and some trickery to get the smiles to come. But when they are on, then you don't even have to work at it. And little Kaden here, well, the boy was ON!
This surprised his Mom and Dad because apparently the car ride before this was not as ideal as this shoot. Thanks for saving all those smiles for me, K! Also, I have some GREAT photos of little K in his Halloween costume, but I'm saving all of the costume pics I've been taking for a special Halloween post, so stay tuned!

Family Session: The B Family

Took pictures of the B family recently. They wanted to get some shots to use for Christmas cards, as well as some recent shots of their cute little boy, Hunter. I've taken Hunter's pics a few time, so it's neat to watch him grow and start to assert his independence. Even more special, Carole was the one who introduced me to husband/assistant. And she sang at our wedding! We had a really good time running around the Arboretum and letting little Hunter play and climb stairs after stairs after stairs.



Love this face the best!