Someone special turned Two!

I can hardly believe this sweet little girl just turned two!  Having photographed her as a newborn made this day extra special!  The ringlet curls and the little dimples put a smile on my face every time I look at her images!  I don't think she could be any cuter....and how fun that I got to spend an afternoon with her capturing a special birthday!!  I just treasure the expressions of a two year old, especially hers! 

Stunning High School Senior!

I was so complimented when this stunning girl from Kansas came to see me for her HS Senior session!  She is an absolute sweetheart and we had such a great time during her session(s).  We actually broke her session into two so she could have different hair styles.  I love both of her looks!!  Little did we know that she would be serenaded with mexican music and we would find the hottest teenage summer hangout by the end of her photo shoot!  Thank you so much for trusting me to capture this special time in your life!

a little extra artwork on this one! 

Two brothers!

These brothers met up with me for their session on what turned out to be one of the most beautiful mornings this summer!  With a prior week of pure humidity, the rain pushed that aside to make way for a perfect day!  It was a treat to photograph these super handsome boys!  While the oldest was full of smiles, the younger brother pulled at my heartstrings with the cutest, big-blue-eyed serious looks!  I'm a sucker for the serious expressions, I admit.  I love what we captured that morning!  Thanks for spending your morning with me, boys!

Darling young girl!

I am getting a little behind on updating my blog now that summer has started.  I can't wait any longer to post a few images of this darling young girl.  Getting ready to enter a pageant this summer, she needed some updated photographs!  She has the sweetest personality and so much talent....including playing the drums!  No doubt that she will do great at the pageant!  Now, let me share a peek of what we captured on a warm (ok, that is being mild...hot evening).  You were a trooper and did a great job!!



The light was amazing and shooting with backlight made for some gorgeous images!

I do!

This lovely couple said 'I do" this weekend.  Their day was full of details as they shared their love with family and friends and entered into the sacrament of marriage.  I loved capturing the wedding day of this darling couple.  Here's a sneak peek from their summer wedding....

A perfect evening!

This beautiful couple were recently married in Jamaica and brought some of the warm sun back with them for their family session!  What a perfect evening!  This little four year old could not have been sweeter.  I showed her my box of props, hats and bows and she was having a ball choosing the 'super fancy' (as she called it) accessories....a little girl after my own heart!  Here's just a sneak peek for you:

more 'super fancy' for this little one with her feathered headband!

A teenage session!

This was a fun opportunity to capture images of this young teenager who just happens to be the daughter of a photographer friend.  We worked a double session recently which gave me the chance to work with her darling daughter!!  I love what we captured that afternoon and so enjoyed meeting this sweet girl!  Here's a sneak peek:  

Celebrating Eleven!

This month we had a celebration in the house!  Streamers, candles, cake and all!  Celebrating her eleventh birthday, my daughter's busy schedule was almost too full to fit in a birthday session.  Somehow the stars aligned and in short notice we managed to carve out a little pocket of time before the month of April was over!   I can hardly believe she turned 11 years old!!  It's been a treat to watch her learn, grow and try new things.  I treasure this time with her!!  Happy Birthday to my wonderful daughter!

Next Stop....Graduation!

It's been such a treat to have an early spring this year in Minnesota!  We found the perfect evening for this handsome High School Senior's session!  I so enjoy working with High School Seniors.  It's such a pivotal point in a young person's life.  This senior comes from a large family but wanted to get a few shots of him with his youngest sister, someone very special to him.  I love what we captured!!  Best of luck to you in your bright future!  Here's a quick peek from your session:

These are precious....she loves her big brother!

More fun in Arizona!

I do love the desert, but that is not all that Arizona has to offer.  We headed downtown Tempe and strolled along Mill Aveune to capture more of that urban look.  There is so much character to that area every street and alley we walked.  I had so much fun spending time with my two nieces!!  They are growing up so quickly and are the nicest little girls!  I wish I could visit more often!  Here a little peek from our trip to Tempe!  Enjoy!! 

One of my favorites.....

and a few more from the desert....

Just gorgeous, isn't she?