{Children} Anna

My second photo shoot last week was with this gorgeous 4-year-old. Knowing her independent personality, I was highly impressed with her willingness to do whatever I asked, including smiling on cue! Makes me a tad jealous that my own nearly 4-year-old won't cooperate like that, but it was a most pleasant experience! Thanks for coming Anna, you're such a beauty!

















I love that she waved at me, mid-session:

{Maternity} Sarah

This past week I had the opportunity to have Sarah and her son Elijah join me at Louise's studio for a maternity session. Her husband was unable to make it, but we still had a great time getting some shots of her perfect little belly. For me, it's extra special to be able to do photos for friends, but it almost adds a bit more pressure. For now, anyway. It was a great experience for me to be able to work in a studio with lights for the first time and I'm grateful for the learning opportunity and am pleased with how they turned out.

{Family} Brian, Jen & Kellan

Over the Christmas holidays, I had a chance to do a very mini session with our friends who are practically family. We grew up with them (Brian's family) and do as many holiday dinners/days together as possible. We took these pictures just a day before Kellan turned one, and he is such a cute and happy kid! Plus this family is insanely photogenic, which makes my job so easy!







I love how Brian reaches around Jen's waist and is holding onto Kellan's legs:










Overall best smiles on them all:




He's totally edible!




Kellan decided we were done: