The smile of a child

I love kids. It's a good thing because I have five of my own! What I love about them is their genuine excitement for the little things in life. A neat shaped rock or a the coolness of water on their toes can really make them laugh and smile.
It's fun for me to meet them and try to find interesting ways to get them to warm up to me during the photo sessions. They always like to look at my camera and the cool buttons on it. And, sometimes I let them take a picture of mom or dad before the session starts - that usually gets a big smile from them.

Here's a few sneak peeks from some very recent sessions. The smile and laughter of a child makes me melt and appreciate the simple things in life. Enjoy.

So Excited!

I was excited about this session the minute I met her and even more excited after I started browsing through the images as I sat down to edit. This senior was so kind and ready for anything! I've already shared a few images from this session but couldn't wait to share some more. Senior year is so exciting and I think we definately got it off to a great start!

Happy Fathers Day!

Today is a day to celebrate fathers! These two girls were super excited to surprise their special dad with the best gift of all .... just being the beautiful daughters they are. So .... here's your father's day surprise, Matt! And, to all the other fathers who are a blessing in our lives, "Happy Father's Day."

2011 Seniors ... Ready, Set, Go!!!!

It's that time again! Time for Senior Photos for the 2011 graduating class. I had fun with this beautiful senior. She was crazy about flowers so we incorporated some into her photos as well as some other fun little props! Here's a little sneak peek Alexis! Much more to come soon! Have a great summer....

I heart faces - PLAY!

I decided to enter this photo in the "I heart faces" photo challenge this week. The theme is "Play" and I thought these three kiddos fit that perfectly! I just had this session just a few days ago and had so much fun with this family. Be sure to browse around the other entries this week at "I heart faces." It's a great place to look around ... smiles ahead! :)

Any cuter?

I love my clients.... and, I especially love it when they come back year after year so I can see their kiddos change and grow. This little one .... ahhhh ... I remember thinking how cute she was last year. Could she get any cuter? YEP... she sure did. :) Here's a sneak peek Mom and Nana. Thanks for coming back again this year - it was good to see you.

Growing

I had so much fun with this couple... they were full of enthusiasm and anticipation of their new little arrival. Her beautiful baby belly was embraced by the daddy to be who was full of jokes to make the new mommy (and me) smile and laugh throughout the session. Cheers to the little bundle of joy growing inside.

Here's a little sneak peek for you to enjoy... more to come soon!

Fairytale

Over the past 3 weeks I've photographed 4 weddings each with their own story to tell. Every bride just radiates joy on that day. It's fun to watch the day unfold. She ever so carefully applies her make-up, nervously chatters with her gitty and helpful bridesmaids, and paces the room until the perfect moment arrives to put on the dress. She remembers the day she met her groom and re-tells the story of the engagement .... all the while counting down the minutes until someone comes into the room and says, "It's time."

Smiles, tears, hugs, laughter... I've seen it all. And, over the past 3 weeks, I've seen 4 fairytales come true.