Ryan and Avery

My friends Karisa and Mike have 2 adorable kids, Avery (2) and Ryan (6 months). Avery is a mini Karisa and Ryan is identical to his daddy. We did some Valentines shots so Karisa could send out Valentines cards. I was also very excited to try out the tub which was an estate sale find. I love estate sales!! 

Dannie and Sean....engaged!

My friends, Danielle and Sean, got engaged a few weeks ago after almost 15 years of dating! Wow! They are so perfect for each other and love each other so much. I was honored that they asked me to do their engagement photos. We started the session at a park near their home so their dog, Rex, could be in a few shots. Brrr! It was so chilly! Great shots though! Then we went to the Walker, out to lunch, Mill City Museum and finally the Guthrie. This was not Sean's cup of tea but he took our orders and hung in there. It was such a fun day. So happy for you both! Out of the hundreds of photos here are a few of my favorites.

My favorite shot of the day was the last shot I took.

Teigan Lin

Little Miss Teigan arrived early because of her momma's flu. Melissa and Kyle (see maternity session from October) are amazing people full of faith and love. I am so blessed to know such loving people. I met Teigan when she was about 1 month on New Year's Eve day and saw both mom and dad resembled in her sweetness. 

Finch's first Christmas

Finch in a box

My sister got a puppy about 3 weeks ago and since I live with her, I consider her my puppy too. Bre (my sister) named her Finch (there is a story behind the name). She is an American Terrier Pitbull. She is far from vicious. She is such a snuggler. She loves to get in the bathtub even when it is not bathtime. So she is silly too. She has been nothing but a joy to add to our family. She is an itty bitty pitty. Here are some photos I took of her right before Christmas. She did not like being in the box (she did get a treat for it though).

My favorite, playing  peek-a-boo

Little Man, Matthew

My good friend, Alexa, asked me if I would take her son Matthew's 9 month photos. I was so excited to see how Matthew has grown! He is adorable and I love his little sausage feet and ankles. I used my parents' newly remodeled home for the shoot since there are so many great textures and colors in the house, not to mention the lighting is great. Alexa shared with me that they took him to JC Penny for his 6 month pictures and the photographer needed him to stay on the red dot so the lighting would be right. Alexa said they got a few good pictures but it was difficult to keep him in one place. He was very happy at my mom's just being able to explore and not have to sit in one place. I love the candid shots the most. Here a few favs....

Peek-a-boo!

Looks just like his daddy

Kisses from Mommy

Family of Freemans

My aunt asked me to take a few photos of her family before my cousin, Tasha went back to school in DC. Their dog, Austin, was a good pup for the session.