The Purple Couch

Xavier's babysitter Kristy and her family have a purple couch in their living room. I've had the idea for months now that I would love to take that couch out in a field and photograph their family of six on it. I was so excited when I mentioned it to Kristy and they were totally up for the idea. So finally tonight, after two rainouts (one involving a tornado) and reschedules, we got the purple couch picture!

This family was up for anything so check back later for lots more FUN pictures!

Just one!

When Abbie referred her sister-in-law Tammie to me, Tammie told her she would be happy with just one picture where all her children were looking and smiling. Well, here you go...
(Of course, I have way more than just one that I'll get to sharing in a day or two!)

Brian and Sara--Part Two--Just the two of them

After the ceremony and all the formal pictures afterwards, we went to the town park before heading to the reception. I think it was nice for Brian and Sara to have some time to themselves and nice for me to be able to capture them in a more relaxed setting! As you can see from the pictures, they ignored me most of the time :)

Shauna and Derek--Maternity Session

I met with Shauna and Derek yesterday for a maternity session. Their little boy or girl (wow--I admire their patience in waiting to find out!) is due in six weeks and they are so excited to meet him or her! We were able to take some photos inside the baby's nursery, as well as at the lake across the street from their house! Here's a quick look at a few of their pictures...




All I had to do was say "cookie" and their dogs looked right at me! I wish it was so easy with children...
What a view...just blocks from their house.




These are the very first maternity photos I've ever done, so thank you, Shauna and Derek, for trusting me to document this special time for you! God's blessings to you as you wait for your little one!

The Worley Family

Sarah is a former colleauge of mine and she contacted me about a photoshoot for her mom's present for Mother's Day. What a great idea for a present! I know as a mother myself I would love that. Yesterday I got together with Sarah, her brother's family, her parents, and of course, the family dog, and we had fun capturing their family together. (click on any of them to see them bigger, but especially the family ones with 7 people in them!)


I told Jack there was a chicken inside my camera and here he is looking for it!
These two were so cute together!


Nope, my little boy isn't the only one who likes to run, run, run everywhere!
Kisses for Aunt Sarah!

Hope you like them!

Daniela

I can't believe that Daniela is a senior now! I've coached her the last three years and she is one of our most regular babysitters for Xavier. We love her whole family (by the way, you can see pictures from her little sister's first communion a few weeks ago here). I spent a lot of time laughing with her and her mom during this shoot yesterday! Daniela told me she was nervous for her pictures, but I don't think you can tell at all! Here is just a small sampling of your pictures...



I really hope Dani likes this picture as much as I do...because I got 23 mosquito bites on my upper body alone to capture it! (Yes, I counted...and I'm praying they are mosquitos and not chiggers!) Actually, Dani, you probably have more than me...sacrificing to get the shot...

Rachel

Rachel is one of those kids that I will really miss when we aren't back at school next year, so I was so happy to take her senior pictures before we move. My husband and I have both coached her in track (and football for Matt!) and she was a great cross country manager for me this year. She is also a state qualifier in swimming! Rachel is quite the tough athlete, but she looked beautiful in these pictures. I'm just getting started with editing, but here are a few to preview...









You might remember Megan's senior pictures from last year...she came along for a couple today too (and was a great assistant holding the diffuser for me!)

P.S. This is the first of 8 photoshoots in the next 6 days...stay tuned for LOTS more pictures!