The Vincent Family

Remember these cute kiddos, and their brave mom Hayley who gave me my very first shot at a "real photo shoot session"? Well, they're back and I'm excited to share a few of the photos on here!

When I arrived for their photo session Hayley informed me that they had never had family photos since having all three of their children, so this was way overdue and I was excited that she had asked me to take them! I really love their choice of outfits & colors. I think she did a great job at coordinating, but not being too "matchy matchy" by throwing a few different patters into the mix--compiling a wardrobe for photos is a tough and she totally pulled it off. Check out some of my faves from the shoot below:



And of course, what better way to show off your family photos than sending out a holiday card? Below is the design I did for the Vincent's, I really love the cherry blossom branch that coordinates with the colors in their photo.


Hayley & Family: Thanks so much for allowing me to take the your "first" family photos, I hope you enjoy them!

Newborn : Baby Sam

I had the opportunity to shoot my first newborn session this week with two-week old little Sam. I usually get nervous before shooting, but this one was even more so because I have never worked with a newborn before. Needless to say, he was an angel (seriously, this little guy just took whatever we dished--I was impressed!) and I think the photos turned out pretty well! I wanted to keep the editing "warm and soft". Check out some of the photos from the shoot below!

Dohner Family

These people are great, and Dee is one of the sweetest persons I've met. Not to mention, look at some of those close ups, seriously...I would never let anyone get that close to my face with a camera but they are obviously naturals cause they all look amazing. Thanks for letting me photograph your fun family!

Jessi + Trace: The Wedding Photography

Here it is! My first wedding shoot! I can't even tell you how nervous I was....a wedding isn't like family photos where if you have a "mishap" you can gather everyone together again for a re-shoot. Seriously, it was almost terrifying to think about. I am so glad to say that once I got started and into "the groove" the nervousness went away and had I SO much fun. It helps that I love weddings. REALLY REALLY love weddings....someday I hope to be able to be involved in more (not of my own of course....of other's haha). That's my dream.

Jessi & Trace's wedding day was so great (I hope the love birds can say the same!). The weather couldn't have been any more nice, and the couple any more beautiful. The ceremony was great, the luncheon tight-knit and casual, and the reception was a lot of fun--they even had decks of cards on the tables for the guests to play with as they ate their ice cream sundaes!

I want to wish the happy couple a lifetime full of the happiness they felt on their wedding day! I also want to thank them (and the bride's mother, Kim) for taking a chance on me by allowing me to photograph & be a part of their BIG day. It was a dream day for me as well! :0)

Here are just a FEW of my fave photos from the wedding.