Mark & Bryce did such a great job for their session and were oblivious to the incredible humidity we endured for the outside shots.  I loved seeing how much they’d grown and changed since their first session.  They’re at one of my very favorite stages during the first year… both with such happy, sweet personalities to share! 

Richard and Nancy, thank you so much for another opportunity to stalk your family with my camera!!  Hope you’ll enjoy these sneak peeks for now!

Aidan has always been the sweetest, happiest little boy for our sessions.  Even with the one year session that, in my experience, can be a little tougher than others as true mobility is gained and yet the understanding of rewards (or, who are we kidding – bribery!) hasn’t yet set in.  Aidan was a little more selective with his smiles this time but decided instead to share some new expressions that were cracking me up.  I love seeing little personalities develop!

Nathan and Katy, thank you for another wonderful session… and for trusting me with Aidan’s first year of sessions.  I have truly enjoyed all of our times together over the past year… hope you’ll enjoy these sneak peeks for now!

Our last session together was little Luci’s newborn session, so I was looking forward to seeing how much these sweet girls had grown & changed since last July.  Baby sister was almost 1 for this session and of course much more mobile than she was at our last meeting.  Big sister Belle is growing up way too fast but will always be one of my favorite little kiddos to photograph. 

Emily and Seth, thanks so much for another opportunity to work with your beautiful family, and for enduring the summer heat for this session!  More to come soon!!

Sam is now a kiddo on the move and I am so honored that his parents chose me to help document his first year. 

I officially started this big adventure in early 2009, so I’m loving getting to see all of my first newborns through to their special one year sessions and beyond this year.  I have to admit it makes me a little sad, though, to know I won’t be seeing these kiddos quite as often now that they’re past their first year of sessions.  Sam most definitely falls into the category of kiddos I will miss seeing as often into the next year… who wouldn’t miss seeing this sweet face?   

Matt & Jessi, thank you again for trusting me with your family’s memories over the past year!

I had the pleasure of photographing their special one year session on some of the family’s land and despite the steamy temps outside, we had a great time & even got to enjoy being greeted by the world’s friendliest horse!    Parker & Davis’ big sister came along for this session, as well, and it was so sweet photographing them together.

Karen and Barry, thank you for a wonderful year of sessions with your family and your beautiful little boys!  Thank you for trusting me with their first year of pictures! 

Sweet Baby Riley was quite a few weeks past a traditional newborn’s age for a session… especially to be able to get those traditional sleepy shots.  However, we were able to work in a few sleeping ones when we first got started.  I think Mom & Dad will be thrilled to have those… is there anything sweeter than  a sleeping baby? 

After she shared a few moments of peaceful sleepiness with us, she was awake and not too sure about our little photo session.  I love all of the images we got with mom and dad and even big brother Jake, though, and wouldn’t change a thing about this session.  We even got to step outside into the steamy afternoon air for part of the time!

Michelle & Michael, thank you so much for sharing your sweet baby girl with me.  I had a blast with all 4 of you!  Can’t wait to share the full session with you soon!

Thankfully, we were blessed with a much better day for his 8 month session!  It was a beautiful afternoon and this baby boy was full of smiles… both things making for a wonderful session! 

Clay & Valerie, thank you for sharing your sweet boys with me again & allowing me the chance to photograph your beautiful family! 

I met Thatcher for the first time last November when he was just a month old.  Our first session happened on one of the rainiest days last Fall, so I was thankful that the sun decided to make an appearance for his next session.  Thatcher is the sweetest baby boy and so full of smiles… with some brand new teeth to show off, as well! 

McIvor and Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your little one with me again!  Hope you’ll enjoy some sneak peeks for now!

Knowing both of Riley’s parents, I have to say she is the perfect mix of them both… and I love being able to photograph these special milestones in her first year! 

Jonathan & Rebecca, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful baby girl with me again!  I hope you’ll enjoy a few sneak peeks for now… more to come soon!

I hadn’t seen Miss Avery since she was a tiny 10 day old newborn.  She’s just as beautiful now as she was the first time I met her… and we had the most beautiful morning for our session.  Have I mentioned recently how much I love working with the vibrant outdoor colors of Springtime?  They rank right up there with the beautiful Fall foliage colors we have here later in the year! 

Hannah and Avery, thank you so much for meeting up with me for this session!  It was wonderful seeing you both again, seeing how much Avery had grown, and capturing this sweet time in her first year!  This is one of my very favorite stages!!