~Thompson Family~

All of my clients are special!

 Some are outgoing, some shy, some playful, full of energy, serious, talkative, excited, and lovable! 

The Thompson family has many of the above qualities! 

The four of them love each other so much, it's so special to see them together! They hold a very special place in my heart. They were my first paying clients (for Jase's newborn session just over a year ago), the first family to entrust me to capture their one of a kind, once in a lifetime moments. They continue to be regular clients, and their support and confidence in

 my work means so much to me!

So, thank you Thompson family...I love you guys!!!

~Emmons Family~

A wonderful family came out to the property last week!

The Emmons Family!

Pastor Brian is the children's pastor at our church and his wife Michelle also works with the mom's group and the children's ministry. I simply LOVE them!!! Their family has a wonderful mix of personalities and they are all a joy to be around! 

So, what do you get when you put a beautiful family in cute outfits (especially the boots) and send them out to Fairview's yard filled with fall colors? 

You decide for yourself, but I think you get images that scream LOVE, FAMILY and FALL!!!

~Baby R.~

A new baby is always a miraculous occasion!

 When you think about the perfection of a new baby, it is hard not to come away amazed and awed. I remember looking at my own tiny newborns thinking, "just a bit ago, THIS was tucked safely inside ME!" So amazing!!!! Every time I have the opportunity to photograph a newborn baby, I am especially thankful!

 I get to cuddle a sweet new baby and enjoy all of the sweet infant perfection...

Then I get to leave, just as the crying begins, and return home to my children who blissfully sleep all night and feed themselves! I love newborns, but I am very thankful that my own babies have graduated into the next stage of independence! I will however, gladly snuggle, pose and capture other's sweet miracles!

Baby R. was such a sweet girl! I definitely got my "baby fix" working with her, she was an absolute doll! At 13 days old, Baby R. slept and endured our poking and prodding very well, she even endured a few doggy kisses! Her parents, and doggy siblings are absolutely in love... and it shows!!!

~FALL~

There is something special about every season! 

Winter is the time for my favorite holiday, cozy nights spent by the fire, gift giving and crafting!

Spring is all about new life, new growth, a refresh and restart after the harsh winter season, and a lot of hard work planting and prepping and cleaning!

Summer is for fun, vacations, time off of school and lazy days spent sunning by the pool!

We have now entered ~FALL~

I love this season!!!! In our area we have perfect weather, beautiful, clear, crisp light, and lots of fun family activities to do! As a family we love going to the pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins, doing craft projects and picking the perfect costumes!

It is also the perfect season for family portraits! The colors of the season are lovely and inspiring to photograph. Clients love this season also, as the perfect opportunity to prepare for Christmas cards and capture that "perfect shot" to document all the changes the year has brought.

My first session of the season happened to be my very good friends. I love how the session turned out...the colors, the light, and of course the beautiful family! I hope you enjoy these images of the Smeja family!