L&J's sneak peek

Just another wonderful experience with this great family! Their sweet baby made his entrance and is so gorgeous...and that hair is adorable!
For this first picture, I had to include some of the dad's handiwork.....he redid the nursery really well, with paint, beadboard, chair rails, the works. And I just had to fit little K up on this cute shelf. The big monkey was the dad's as a child, it was so sweet, patched up and everything, like his very own Velveteen Rabbit. I love incorporating items that really mean something to the family.
Oh, and my dad loves their choice of universities! Go Beavs!

This was a fun capture, I loved how the little man wrapped his whole arm around dad's finger. Pure love and trust.
This has to be one of the best presents I've seen. The baby's aunt ran out the day he was born to have this necklace inscribed with his name and birth date for his mom to wear. So thoughtful and beautiful!
Brand new happy family!

Baby A and big brother R!

Had a fun time with this sweet family! R was just the best poser and A was quiet and sleepy and super sweet.

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Had to share this shot just for fun....baby A was blessing us with a little surprise and R was....surprised! :)

I love that we caught this little smile!!!

R & B and baby boy

This couple was so in love and so adorable and their baby boy was so gorgeous, sparkling blue eyes and such a sweet nature, I'm not sure I heard him fuss once! They put up with the chill of the day (this is June?) and even getting rained on a bit while at the park.
R and B are some of the most sweet and genuine people I've met, it was a pleasure working with you both, and little man J too! Thanks!

N family sneak peek!

They were the very cutest! Six beautiful kids and a marathon session...they held up well! Better than me, I was beat afterwards!
Thanks for hanging out with me, guys, you're awesome!

Sneak peek...L's maternity

What a gorgeous, loving couple I was lucky enough to have photographed this week! They were simply every photographer's dream, really aware of lighting and ready to change around their furniture in any way that would help me get the shot. (J- thanks for helping me with my backdrop stand and those brand new, super-tight clamps!) And L is so fit and healthy, making heads turn as she continues her daily run at this late date in her pregnancy! She had amazing energy!

I've just started editing, and just wanted to share some of my early faves.....enjoy, guys!
(Remember to double-click on a photo to see it larger.) :)

Another candidate!

It may have something to do with being involved in the political process with Andy's race, but my daughter has decided to run for President! (Just kidding, she's been planning this for years.) Of course, she is in middle school and is running for student council, but a mother has never been so proud.
As it stands today, she is running against two other girls, so it looks like we will have a female president after all! :) She has been jumping into this full force, figuring out her slogan "Don't be Baloney, Vote for Mahoney".....catchy, huh? She has gotten nearly every signature she needs from teachers and students, and has already written her speech to give to the student body....all in the first day of preparation!
My girl, so independent and strong, very few fears and trepidations. When she is asked to speak or sing in front of a crowd, she takes it in stride, like it's no big deal. If it were me, I'd be losing my lunch all the time!
Waves of pride wash over me as I look in her eyes, it's amazing the young woman she's becoming!

Two sweet brothers

I was invited to photograph a gorgeous family this week, and they just couldn't have been nicer. The mom, D, was glad that I had experience with boys, having two of my own, but I really didn't need any preparation, the boys were just sweethearts! Full of laughs and smiles, and we even got their new puppy in some shots!
I've only just started editing, but had to share some of the cute ones I've already come across. Thanks for a fun afternoon, you guys....you made me feel right at home!

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Love the fun with dad!




I couldn't decide whether I liked this shot better in color or black and white....what fantastic eyes!