Nicholson Family | Expecting

Oct

This session holds such a special place in my heart. Tara is such a good friend and it has been so amazing being able to watch her sweet family grow. In just weeks (if not sooner) this family will welcome a second little boy into their family!!!

I always choose my favorite picture as the first image in a blog post, and you might notice something different about this image. It’s a little chaotic. No one is looking at the camera. Chandler is off playing in the leaves and his parents attention is on him. But I ADORE this image! It’s not posed. It’s natural. Tara and Zac have an energetic little boy and he keeps them so busy! I was so blessed to have done Tara’s maternity pictures when she was pregnant with Chandler. It’s amazing how different things were this time! Chandler wasn’t really interested in having his pictures taken. I mean, what little boy has the time to sit and smile for the camera?

The title of this post says it all! Instead of just Tara and Zac expecting this time, the whole family is expecting! I’m so excited to meet him and I know they are too!

Love!!!

Brielle | Two Years

Sep

Posted in: Children, Family

I never get tired of photographing this girl! Brielle is so special to me. Her mom is such a good friend of mine and I always jump for joy when she says it’s time for another session! I just can’t believe she has celebrated her second birthday!

Danielle + Garrett | Family

Jul

Posted in: Family

On Saturday I had the opportunity to have a quick session with Danielle and Garrett. Being around them is so heart warming. They have a very special relationship and so much love for each other! I loved all of the sweet and silly moments from their session! I haven’t seen Garrett since he was a baby. I could not believe what a little gentleman he has become! He treats his mom like a princess… as he should

Seriously… so handsome!

Asher | Newborn

Apr

Posted in: Babies, Children, Family

Meet Asher. He is the sweetest little guy! I was so happy to finally be able to meet him last weekend. It’s always so special to me when I get to see a family I’ve gotten to know through photography grow! If you recognize Asher’s family it’s because they have been on my blog before! Asher’s sweet brother Silas is almost two now, which I just can’t believe! He is a great big brother! I love this family and feel so blessed to be able to be there for these special moments!

Sweet brothers!

Favorite!!!

We headed to downtown Staunton to take some birthday pictures for Silas!

Family hug!

Congratulations on your new addition Cantwell family and Happy Birthday Silas!!!

Kaimbrie | 6 Months

Feb

Posted in: Babies, Family

I can’t believe how big this girl has gotten!!! I’ve become pretty smitten with Kaimbrie since I first met her as a newborn! She is just the sweetest! She was soooo good for her session last weekend!

The Skaflen Family

Nov

Posted in: Family

I met up with the Skaflen family last week on the JMU campus for their family session and fell in love! They had me laughing the whole time! These kids are amazing. They are bright, loving, and full of personality. I loved all of the silly moments and laughter from their session!

The Lawson Family

Aug

Posted in: Children, Family

I am so excited and honored to share this family on my blog. Mandy and I have been friends since middle school… and not just friends… BEST friends. That’s right folks this chick is my BFF. You know those friends who know just about everything about you? Those friends that can pick up where you left off even after months or years apart? Those friends who just make everything better… that’s her! Mandy, John, and their sweet little boy Paul are such a special part of our lives. We cherish every opportunity we get to spend time with them!

Brielle | 9 Months

Jul

Posted in: Babies, Children, Family

If you visit my blog frequently you probably recognize Brielle. This cutie’s mother just happens to be one of my best friends and and I’m so thrilled that she not only asked me to do her maternity pictures, but also asked me to do pictures for Brielle every 3 months for the first year of her life. It has been so amazing getting to see this girl and her family grow in front of my lens! Love you guys!

Anna | Newborn

Jun

Posted in: Babies, Family

When I get to meet a newborn it brings me so much joy to see how one baby has changed the lives of the people around her. After entering the Watson’s home last weekend I immediately felt how special this little girl is. Ohhhh Anna. She is just so sweet and adorable. I could take pictures of her all day! I had so much fun with her along with her parents and “big brother” (a black lab named LUCKY).

Catherine | 6 months

May

Posted in: Babies, Family

Oh my gracious… this is a seriously cute baby guys! Catherine is 6 months old and was so sweet for her session with me. I met her and her amazingly kind family at their cute little farm house in Dayton the day before Mother’s Day. It didn’t take long for me find out that little Catherine is so loved! I had so much fun meeting her and hope you enjoy this session!