Last weekend I traveled up to Chicago to photograph Savannah and her lovely family. Here are just a couple to tide them over until I’m all finished!

I have been documenting Kaylea’s life every three months for the last year. Today she brought her parents to the studio so we could snap her 1 year pictures. It only took a year and 4 sessions, but she finally warmed up to me and even gave me a smile or two without mom and dads help.

She’s such a cutie!

Families like the Lieberts make my job even more enjoyable than it already is. Kelly and I have gone to school together since elementary school and it’s so awesome to see her with a cute family of her own.

Ok, ok, here are the pictues!

Photographing friends is like a double-edged sword! On one hand it’s so great and quite an honor that they trust you to capture them ‘on film’, and on the other hand, it’s like the pressure is doubled!

Kristie, Briar and I went to high school together and hadn’t seen each other since graduation! It was so great to see them and their 2 gorgeous sons!

Their adorable little boys loved the train tracks too!

I won’t lie, I have some pretty awesome people who consider me talented enough to photograph them. Alisha just happens to be one of those people. Plus, she, and her husband and son, are pretty easy on the eyes which makes it even better.

This one is my favorite, and it may or may not have to do with the crazy squirrel just above Alisha’s head..

Love it!

haha! Just cause we could!

Penelope has some pretty fantastic things going for her. Not only is she stinkin’ adorable, but her parents are some of the sweetest most genuine people I know. I always get excited when people choose me to photograph their families and special moments, but when it’s friends, it’s all the more special.

Congrats Scott and Emily, she’s beautiful and you’re all just, oh so blessed.

This is the image they chose for their announcements! (see at the bottom!)

Scott and Emily, had Penny’s announcment custom designed. and if the awesomeness looks familiar it’s because it was done by the some wonderful designer who did my logo and business cards. If you need any type of design work, you should absolutely check her out. Emilee Stites- EmileeStites(at)gmail.com

Baby Silas is one of the cutest, chubbiest most adorable babies ever. But then again, look at his parents, the kid comes from pretty good stock.  Silas’s mom and I have been friends for quite a while and the sessions where I know and am friends with the clients are some of the best. (and sometimes stressful! haha)

Take a peek and see if you don’t agree!

Tonight was my very first photo session with OpLove.org, which is a volunteer organization in which photographers donate portrait sessions to deployed military families!

Carl and Sian’s marriage and Carls leaving all take place within 7 days of each other. I wanted to quickly get some images edited and to them so Carl could have some on his email until I can get his proofs to him.

Please check out OpLove.org for more info on this awesome group!

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For Father’s Day, Alicia (who happens to be my sister!) gifted Rene’ with some fabulous family portraits. His daughter Makayla lives on the west coast with her mother and Rene and Alicia get her during the summer and the winter holidays. He needed some good pictures of he and his daughter!!