The Wise Girls...

Beauties aren't they? I have photographed these girls a few times now, and every time I enjoy it more and more. It's been fun to watch them change and their little personalities continue to develop. A special treat during this photo session was a toothless grin from "E"...loved it. Another special thing we did this photo session was photograph a stuffed animal that is near and dear to one of the girls. I love the attachment a child will have to special little animal. I love that in later years a photograph of a tattered little animal in a child's hand will bring back many memories and emotions of years gone by. Such special times. Thanks Wise family...you are all so special to me!

The Juroff Family

This was one of the few photography shoots I've done where I didn't scope out the place beforehand. I'll be honest, I was a little nervous....but when I got there I realized I had NO need to be!! What beautiful property the Juroff family has!! On top of that I think it's amazing it has been passed down through generations. Speaking of generations, that is exactly what I had the pleasure of photographing for this family! Grandparents, children, and grandchildren...it all makes for some beautiful moments.

The Kauffman Kiddos...

These two precious little ones came alllll the way from Chicago for me to photograph them!! I was honored! Little "N" and "M" meandered through a local park and let me photograph them the while they explored. "N" even got into some of the photo action BEHIND the lens and helped me snap a few pictures!!! Both "N" and "M" are precious little things and were a joy to photograph! Thanks Kauffman family!

The Watson Girls

I recently had the opportunity to photograph my two adorable nieces. As I've said before, it's so fun to photograph sisters....there is just such a special bond there. I was fortunate to grow up with a sister...and our special bond continues today. I'm sure these two will be no different. These little cutie patooties were a joy to spend time with at a local park and we even got to enjoy a little dinner together afterwards...can't beat that! Aunt Jamie loves you "K" and "L"....thanks for a fun evening together!

The Eichorst Girls

Love love love to photograph sisters. I love the dynamics between them. I love the bond. It's something extremely special...and fun to try to capture in photos. These two little beauties were no exception. They were full of energy....full of laughs...and full of fun. We spent some time exploring a local park and before I knew it they were giving ME ideas for poses! Loved it. Thanks so much Eichorst family for a fun evening and for your willingness to dodge a little rain and have some fun in the park!

The Burkert Family

Ahhhhh.....the Burkert Family. This family and my own family have shared some amazing memories through the years and they are so special to me. I was thrilled to spend an evening photographing them recently. I remember vividly when each of their children was born...and it's been amazing to see them grow. I loved watching them run, watching them play, and watching them soak in childhood to the fullest. Thanks so much Burkert family for not only allowing me to photograph you, but also for your love and friendship through the years.

The Johnson Boys...

I traveled a bit to do this photography session...and it was well worth it because it allowed me to spend some time with my dear friend Jami and her adorable little boys. On top of that we ventured over to her parents farm which turned out to be a photographer's DREAM. The weather was beautiful, the boys were a joy to work with, and the area we were shooting at could not be beat - needless to say it was a wonderful photo session! Thanks Jami and Eric for picking a photographer from far far away to spend time with you. I am honored you chose me - and I had a lot of fun in the process!