About a week ago, Kenny returned home for a very quick 4 day visit to meet his 8 week old brand new baby boy and reunite with his daughter and wife. Kenny is serving what I believe to be his 3rd tour in this war and what a sacrifice him and his entire family are making each day for our country. Photographing this special time for them was such an honor. I was able… Keep Reading
a new beginning.
Dear Brandon, Today, you began your school career. Today, as you walked inside the school with your Kindergarten class a transformation took place inside of me. I felt my role as your mother shift a little. I am no longer the one whom you will share your entire day with. I no longer am the one person you will go to for help or who will make sure your needs… Keep Reading
oh, we had fun…
This session was SO much fun for me! Two beautiful sisters who wanted to capture their relationship and amazing connection. Distant, unfortunately, keeps them a part way more than they would like but now they have these super fun images to make them smile and remember their bond. Dad and son/nephew/grandson got to jump in a few too. Plus, at the end of our session R says, “Hey, can you… Keep Reading
brinkley.
Dear Brinkley, Today, you have taught me to live my life to it’s fullest. Today, I will hug my children and make sure they know how much they are loved. Today, my husband will get extra kisses. Today, I will pray for you and your miracle. Today, I will live, dance and love more because of you. On May 26th, 2010 sweet Brinkley was diagnosed with Brain-stem Glioma which is… Keep Reading
going back.
On Sunday, I had the pleasure of meeting up with 3 amazing families from Fremont. This beautiful family showcased first are some best friends of ours and the other two I knew at some point during my childhood. I was born and raised in Fremont and going back is always enjoyable because you never know who you will run into from the past! The rain held out for us… thank goodness… Keep Reading
{hold me}.
It’s funny how we often forget our needs as humans. As adults we forget that we still need to be held by the people we love. As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, photographer, etc. I to often get wrapped up in the day to day tasks of it all that I neglect this important need for touch. Sadly, on many occasions I actually reject it when it’s offered to me. When this… Keep Reading
childhood.
I ♥ this!
madie.
Think spring… think spring… think spring! That is what I keep telling myself as I look outside at the blowing SNOW!!! It is almost here and this past week we got a little taste of what is soon to be. Beautiful Madie and I met down in the Old Market on St. Patty’s day and we were blessed with such a gorgeous day. I loved photographing her and was just… Keep Reading
held.
Dear Charlie, Today, I look into your deep eyes and see a clean canvas. As you age, your canvas of life will start to show color, highlights, shadows, creases and lines. Some will be bright and amazing while others will feel dark and painful. Please know that I am here through each moment of happiness and joy. And, when life brings you pain I will want so badly to take that all… Keep Reading