When this couple called to book a session, the dad excitedly told me that after a very long time, they had finally been able to adopt a little girl. It was a long process full of lawyers and ups and downs. The day he called was the day that she was officially theirs (well 99% completed anyway). We chit chatted and set a date for a couple days later and I got to meet their precious little girl. She was an absolute joy and watching them with their little baby girl just brought tears to my eyes. They were perfect for each other.

She truly is the best Christmas present.

Thank you so much for letting me photograph these beautiful moments of your family. I am truly blessed.

perfect family

she looks like she’s praying. I just love it.

only 8 days old.

She was absolutely perfect and content and only peed on her daddy once!!

FAVORITE!!!

I love love love love love this one.

did I mention I love this one? cuz I do.

caught a sweet smile.

I love the little details. I think it’s because my kids are growing WAY too fast and I have a hard time remembering exactly how they were when they were so little. I find myself taking photos of precious little babies and trying to capture every single detail. It seems like they will be small forever, but they grow so very fast.

Okay so while I do like studio stuff, my heart is really into the outdoor sessions. This is one of my best friends and her family. She’s totally cool and let’s me pick where we went.

I took them out to one of my favorite spots near my studio in downtown Kelso. It was super cold, but we managed and the boys were totally awesome. I’ve photographed the boys since they were really tiny. They are the same ages as my two sons and my oldest boy (who’s almost four) says they are his best friends. They go to the same school and we have plans of them playing ball together.

Thanks for letting me drag you around town for your pics. I love you guys and I hope you love these photos!!

hello gorgeous family and that beautiful sunflare

girls better watch out!!

In about twelve years these boys are gonna break your hearts

the little guy on the right in his handsome suit just melts my heart

okay little mister model. How perfect is he??!!!

he’s got STYLE

STUNNING couple alert!!

My favorite card for them!!

I haven’t been able to blog all of the sessions that I’ve done lately. I’m so incredibly blessed to be as busy as I have been.

So THANK YOU for keeping me busy!!!

Here’s a small sampling of some favorites from the last couple weeks sessions….

these kids were WAY fun!!

seriously adorable!

Okay I could pinch her cheeks. I really could. Check out all that cuteness!!

LOVE her dress!!

This little guy has such personality!! I just love him!!

one of my favorite families 😀

They were so cute with eachother it was unreal!!

heartbreakers!!

PERFECT!

cutest baby ever!!! Of course, this is my nephew, so I’m allowed to say that 😉

My insane Christmas season is now slowing down. I’m not even close to being up to date with blog posts. I hope the next few weeks will allow me some time to show you some of the fun sessions that I’ve done and haven’t posted!

Last weekend after a big round of mini sessions, I stole my brother and sister-in-law for a few photos. Mostly for my own sake because I want a huge photo of them on my wall. In my old age I get all emotional about that sort of stuff. The most updated photo of them I have currently in my house is from their wedding four years ago (or was it five?? gosh, I don’t remember).

Anyhoo…. here’s my GORGEOUS sister-in-law and my most handsome brother….

(oh yeah,  hi mom!! I know you’ll be reading this and loving the fact that I photographed your other kids. Love you bunches!!!)

seriously couldn’t get any better lookin than this!!!

LOVE this. Yes, I love laughing shots. I can’t help it, they make me smile.

so hot they’re hazardous

this makes me smile.

plus the coloring is rad. If rad is a cool word that is.

I got totally lucky this last week and was able to photograph a newborn and her gorgeous parents! She was simply divine and slept really well for me to get my artistic  newborn photos.

Thanks so much for a great session!

FAVORITE!!

okay, they are just too beautiful!

those pouty lips are just perfect!

awwwwww