I couldn't have been more excited to photograph Brynn & Riley last week. I've been photographing their sister, Grace, since before she was walking! :) When I found out Grace was going to be a sister to twins, of course I had do a few pictures of them too. :) Are they not the sweetest little babies you've ever seen!? They are just a little over two weeks old. I really wish I could get away with sleeping and eating as much as they do!
It's been forever since I've posted anything about the latest addition to our family, Penny. Here's a little reminder of what she looked like when we first got her back in September of last year..
Such a cute little baby right? Well, check her out now! She weighs right around 47 pounds and her ears are 9 inches long (and she's still not fully grown yet!). Also, besides being the tallest basset hound on the planet, she has a major attitude (the most stubborn dog I've ever met!), is so in love with her brother, Otis, and has a problem with peeing in her sleep.
And apparently she enjoys winking during photo shoots. We're totally getting this framed! It's too perfect. :) She's soo weird!
I met the Strand family a few years ago when Dan and I photographed Natalie & Jon's wedding. Last week I was taken completely by surprise when Natalie called to let me know that Jon's mom was getting ready to start treatment for cancer & they were in need of some family photos.
Laurie has an absolutely wonderful family surrounding her and I couldn't have been more grateful that they chose me to photograph them during such a difficult time in their lives. Times like these make me realize how important my job can really be.
Please please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers as she begins her treatment.
Now check out the beautiful family! :)
This afternoon I had the opportunity to photograph Lucy, who weighs just 2 pounds! She also happens to have the cutest hat collection I've ever seen. :) Her parents couldn't have been sweeter and I wish the three of them nothing but the best as Lucy continues to get stronger!
Nicole has been in my family's life since she was born (it's not a coincidence we share the same name!). :) Her parents and my parents have been great friends since their younger years. :) Whenever we take trips back to my hometown of Silvis, Illinois, one of the things I've always looked forward to most is visiting with Nicole, her brother & sister and my 2nd favorite set of parents. :)
When Nicole & her mom asked me to take her senior photos, I couldn't have been more excited! She's so photogenic, I knew I'd end up with a lot of great photos .. not to mention since I was back in Silvis, I had brand new locations to work with! It was like Christmas .. beautiful subject and countless new backgrounds. We literally hopped in my mom's car and drove around town stopping whenever we found a cool alley, rusty fence or a huge pile of tires to sit on.
Here are a few of my favorites!
(p.s. Thanks to my mom for assisting and being our driver!!)
