Trautvetter Family Spring 2012

I love this family!

All of them are utterly stunning and they have such vibrant personalities.

I love that the mother is thrilled to let her children just enjoy the outdoors and doesn't stress about getting the "perfect" picture.

And in turn I think the kids leave feeling confident and glad they got to get out and play.

And what wonderful kids they are!

I loved seeing you and your beautiful children Stacy!

ALL of you are such a joy to be around!

The Moore Family Photos

I have known the mother in these photos since college.  Getting to spend time with her and her family was such a wonderful experience.  They are such wonderful and genuine individuals, as well as an extremely humorous couple, and to top it off their son is absolutely precious!  I was so surprised and touched when I saw that the Moore's were also contributing to the family who's son had been badly burned in a car fire almost two months ago.
Capturing the wonderful dynamic between them was such a joy and privilege.

Thank you Moore family... for everything!

Pettigrew Family Spring Photos 2012

This precious little one reminded me so much of my littlest child, right down to the tongue sticking out in between takes!  The look of adoration in her mother and father's eyes was unmistakable. She is clearly loved to the moon and back.

This session was also special for another reason.  Her mother and father donated funds towards a very special baby boy, also the same age as our girls, who was burned in a horrible car fire.

I know their generosity meant the world to his  family and to us as well.

Thank you Pettigrew family!  It was such a joy to have met all of you!

Reighlynn Turns 1!!!

I have journeyed with this couple through their pregnancy, birth and newborn photos and 

to see their little one as a 1 year old is just incredible!

 And what a lucky girl, because they truly are amazing parents!

She is flourishing and it was such a joy to spend time with all of them!

Until next time Goade Family!

Harper Turns 2!!!

This precious little one had just had a 12 hour brain surgery to remove a tumor 2 weeks earlier. Thankfully the tumor turned out to be benign and as can be seen from these pictures, she is doing incredibly well! Happy Birthday Harper! It truly was a celebration taking your photos! 

"My lollipop!"

I love outtakes.  Check out this awesome toe grab...

Mommy's little angel!

Daddy's little angel...

Thank you for allowing me to capture this time in your lives Newport family!

She is so precious!

The Steinkamps 2011

I just adore this family to the moon and back.  Every one of them holds a special place in my heart.  They are full of joy and laughter, and clearly love each other to pieces.

Being in their presence warms the heart... truly.

He swept her into this kiss all on his own. 

I love a man who is passionate for his wife and not afraid to show it!

My favorite outtake of the day.

You can tell she loves bugs, right?

Until next time Steinkamps!