Katie and Crew

I had a blast getting to hang out with this family last weekend!

Katie is a senior this year~ such an exciting time!

Enjoy your sneak peak Golden Girls!

The Newest Houston!!

This amazing little bundle is the first baby girl in the Houston Clan.  A princess for sure, she is tiny and long, quiet and sweet, and oh so loved.

Newborns, especially first borns are maybe my favorite thing to photograph.  It is quite a joy to watch a couple become a family, a guy become a Dad and a woman become a Mom.

Little L is a beauty no doubt, stealing hearts already at only 8-days old.  She's a treasure and the wonder in her parent's eyes reflects that. 

Little L, it is so good to be you and I am so excited to watch you grow!!

Enjoy your sneak peak Houstons- can't wait to show you the rest!

The Carvinos!

Goodness, what a joy this family is.  Their home is so inviting and their love is so evident.  Saturday morning was spent laughing, picking daisies and playing guitar.

I first met the Carvinos a couple of years ago when little B was just a babe.

My how time flies, and my what a beautiful boy he has become...

He is a treasure for sure, so well loved and such a sweet little guy. Bright and creative, full of energy and laughs.

Mom and Dad are laid back and happy, perfect compliments to their lively little man. 

Carvinos, it was so great to see you again! 

Enjoy your sneak peak and thanks for giving me one into your fabulous lives!

Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Crew

Speaking of sessions that inspire me, this one did just that.  There is something about spending time with this extraordinary family, just being around them makes me want to be better, at capturing life and living it.

We kicked the session off with desserts in a field because it seemed like a good way to get everyone to relax and be themselves and what I quickly discovered was- they don't need any help with being themselves. 

Their smiles and affection flowed with ease; my shutter only stopped clicking so that I could hold the camera down and get glimpses not limited by my lens. And speaking of smiles, this boy- stole my heart, goodness what a light he is. 

And goodness words fall short really, what love there is in this image. 

And the girls... I don't know that I have ever run across thirteen and fifteen year old girls with such joy, confidence and grace.

Generally I go for faces, usually I am drawn to closeups and headshots, this afternoon though, called for illustration of relationships.  The bonds here are touching to say the least. 

And where I would generally find myself referring to the parents as "Mom and Dad" I say instead "Alan and Nancy" because well... they are all kinds of in love and it calls for more than generic labelling.

It was absolutely a privilege to spend the afternoon with you Smith family.  Thank you for being yourselves.  

Kelle and K!

There are sessions that are super fun, and then there are sessions that move me, inspire me, make me all the more grateful that this is my job.  Kelle and K came with loads of joy and buckets of love. (And vintage square-dancing dresses!) 

The bond they share is so much more than sweet and I think the images reflect that.  Kelle is, (besides stunningly beautiful), an amazing mom.  And K, well she is, (besides stunningly beautiful), full of life.

We spent the afternoon playing dress-up and decorating cupcakes. And though I'm glad to have captured some creative shots...

...it's the moments like this one that really feed my soul...

Thanks so much Kelle and K for letting me in on your amazing connection.  My heart is happier for it.  Enjoy your sneak peak! Many more to come...