Abigail is 1!

It's hard to believe that I could possibly be posting Miss Abigail's 1 year session, but the time is here! I have loved watching her grow, and seeing her toddle around for the last of her first-year sessions was so fun. We decided to make it a family affair as well, and it was lovely to see the entire Nixon/Adams clan. Everyone showed up looking wonderful and so well coordinated, and I loved their color palette. Abigail looked like an angel in her white dress, and Everett couldn't have been more dapper with his little hat and bow-tie. We had such a beautiful spot to shoot, and I really loved spending my evening with this group. Sarah and Greg, thank you for allowing me to opportunity to document Abigail's first year. It has been such a treat!

Lucas

I was going to post this little sneak peek tomorrow, but I figured what better day to post a newborn session than on Mother's Day! This is Baby Lucas and his parents Leon and Erika. When I arrived at their house for the session and first saw Lucas, I was taken with his beautiful complexion and gorgeous hair. I had a really hard time putting a hat on him with that beautiful head full of hair. Lucas is so, so sweet and couldn't have been better for his first photo session. He slept the entire time and let me do everything I was planning for his individual images. Lucas is also lucky to have 4 fur brothers and sisters. Brother Tuxedo was Lucas's protector while he was in utero, and it was really sweet to see how he is still taking on that role now that Lucas has arrived. Leon and Erika, Lucas is simply perfect and thank you for trusting me to capture him during his first days at home. This was my best attempt to pick some images for your sneak peek, which wasn't an easy task! :)

girls...watch out!

I am so happy for the opportunity to photograph the Pulitzer family. Mom Cindy had wanted to schedule a family session last fall, and I unfortunately wasn't able to do it because my schedule was packed full. I can't tell you how hard it is for me to have to say no. Luckily, she wasn't too set on a timeline, so we decided to do something in the spring. I am so glad we waited, and I am so thankful to work with so many wonderful families. Spring also happens to be my favorite time of year for pictures, and I just love the color in these images! I see Sam and Cindy every week during soccer season because our boys play soccer together. Avery is on the same team as my son Emery, but I hadn't met the other two Pulitzer boys. Girls better watch out for these three! Brice, Avery, and Vaughn are some seriously cute boys, and they are hilarious. I was thoroughly entertained listening to some of the things they said! We had such a beautiful evening, and that mixed with some love and silliness, we came away with some images that I just love, even the bunny ears shot for the boys! :)

neighbors

What a blessing it is to have wonderful neighbors. To have people that you can trust, people that look out for you, people that enjoy your kids and that your kids love is pretty special, and then when you add the fact that they are so much fun to hang out with, it's pretty much the perfect situation! This is Scott and Pam. They live next door to us, and we couldn't be luckier to have them as neighbors. These two have a great sense of style, and I knew photographing them would be fun! We had a beautiful evening, found some great spots to shoot, and Scott and Pam brought the love! :)

Sweet Henry

I have a new little buddy. This is Henry. Just like any three year old, he is on the move! I always think about how silly I must look running backwards or alongside kids trying to keep up. I'm just waiting for the day that I step in a hole, run into something, or trip over my own feet! I loved watching this family. Parents Wes and Cary knew exactly what to do and what songs to sing, and I was totally impressed with their rendition of "There's a Hole in the Bucket!" It was awesome to watch Henry light up at the lyrics. Henry seriously has the sweetest little face, and there were several times that he came over to me and just hugged my legs. I was so happy that he felt at ease with me and my camera. Oh sweet Henry...you have stolen my heart!