Natalie {newborn}

Precious Natalie was not only a complete doll-baby, but also such an excellent little model.  She snoozed through my photography antics with that dead-to-the-world newborn sleep that her mother lamented is only present during the day. 

With 25 different comments in the next 5 days, comes a free 5x7 for Miss Natalie's mom and dad. So rant and rave away at how beautiful their girlie is!

Arabelle {3 months}

This weekend I was back at Arabelle's house to see how much she's grown! Even at 3 months, she was all female, wanting to catch my eye and have a cooing version of a conversation. And aren't her blue eyes and rolls downright cherub-like?!

If there are 25 different comments on this post in the next 5 days, Arabelle's mom and dad will get a free 5x7.

Avery {Newborn}

I love being asked back! Not only is it the biggest compliment I could receive; but it's so much fun to see clients again and to get the chance to watch these cute little kids grow. So I was as happy as could be when I was asked to come to Charlie's house to photograph his new little sister. Baby Avery was a gentle, sweet baby with some wonderful strawberry blond hair, and it was like my own Christmas present to get a chance to snuggle her!

Avery's mom & dad will get a free 5x7 if this post has 25 different comments in 5 days. So leave them some blog love!!

Judah {Growing}

The fabulous Jewel & Jason have an equally model-worthy son. Blue eyes, wispy curls, and a gentle personality- you can't help but melt! I only got a few minutes with him before I went to work photographing his parents, but was glad to get some face time with his sweet, deep stares.

Enjoy!

Jason & Jewel {Couples}

Photographing is usually part work, part play; but this shoot was ALL play! Jewel is great photographer herself and was already brimming with ideas for props.  Can I bring my own couch and antique props? Um, Y.E.S! The whole set-up was like a photographer's dream. And how can you not love a husband who is willing to dress up?!

Thanks, Jason and Jewel, for all the fun!

They also happen to have a completely adorable son as well...but that will have to be another post!

T Family {Love}

To know this family is to love them. I first did their family portraits after they had just adopted their first two children from Ethiopia. Their oldest son happens to be one of my oldest son's best friends, and it's been amazing to watch how both kids have thrived in a loving family.  This fall Josh and Bethany adopted another son and daughter from Ethiopia. So enjoy these photos of this beautiful family of six brought together by a sovereign God who created the idea of adoption.

In our first session we did a photo of everyone's hands: 

And now all 12 hands!

Andrew & Jane {Couples}

If you take a gander (just felt like using that word) through my photos, you'll see that a bulk of it involves babies and children. I love kids, and I'm convinced that photographing a toddler burns twice as many calories as kick boxing. But as much as I enjoy small people, it was a treat Saturday to get a chance to have a shoot with two adults. They stood where I told them, never threw themselves on the ground, and cooperated without me even once having to bribe them with animal crackers...it was a beautiful thing!

Andrew and Jane have been married for 3 years and decided that it was high time they had fresh and more casual photos of themselves. We had a fun hour as we chatted and roamed around a little town. I have no idea why it works this way, but it seems that only gorgeous women hire me...and their men aren't too shabby either! :o)

Their assignment was writing a love note to each other...

With 25 different comments on their post, Andrew and Jane will be able to pick out a free 5x7.  So go ahead and tell them what a beautiful couple they are!