This is the first October that I’ve not had sessions swamping my every Saturday. Between a somewhat freer schedule and my love of fall, we’re taking full advantage and spending time doing fun things together as a family. My parents had wanted to go to the pumpkin patch and it was really nice out htis …
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I am so darn excited to share this sweet little man with you! One of my greatest pleasures and honors is getting to document families as they grow! I was insanely blessed to begin that journey with Sarah and Jake when they were expectantly awaiting their first child’s arrival. And Harrison is such a sweet …
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. As I started gathering my thoughts for this post I couldn’t help but think how odd that is… as though the only month that a couple who has lost a baby is aware of it is the month dedicated to it. Obviously that’s not really what it’s …
I know my posts here have been less. There are a few reasons for that and I’m currently trying to determine if a new direction is required here. But today I wanted to share a little peek at our trip to the apple orchard. Growing up, trips to the apple orchard each fall were super …
I’ve been involved in a lot of adoption-related conversations lately. With other adoptive parents, with hopeful parents, and with those who just don’t know. It got me thinking and looking through old posts and I realized – I don’t think I’ve ever really explained the different types of adoption here. I know I’ve written a …
I think the last time I shared about my grad school work was back in March when I wrote about my residency experience. I realized it’s probably high time I posted a little update… so first. Yes… I’m still getting my Masters in counseling. I think I neglect to share about it because I feel …
A week ago today, I officially turned another year older. Over the years – I’ve always tried to share something on my birthday… but honestly this year I didn’t know what to say. It’s been a hard week for me in a variety of ways and that’s okay. I realize that a lot of what …
Well this little miracle man finally decided to make his arrival… In fact, he decided to take his mama by surprise and show up a day early. I can tell you that this little boy was so wanted and prayed for and is going to be forever cherished by his amazing family! And I feel …
Gah! I’m so excited to share this lovely lady with you today! I feel so insanely blessed to have gotten to capture Emma’s older sister Baylee, her cousin Dayton, and now her! These are beautiful people with gorgeous hearts and I enjoy every moment I get to spend with them! Miss Emma wanted to do …
You know… we all have different gifts… different skills and qualities that uniquely equip us for what we do. I love photography – truly. When I started I had a very specific style… natural light – no off camera lighting. I loved the light airy and natural feel I got from this approach and there …