My fall season was filled with the most fun, adorable families!!  And this next one featured 3 brothers, ages 9, 4, and 2.  Believe it or not, we had an unseasonably warm autumn afternoon at nearly 80 degrees!!!  (Now it’s December and our temps are in the mid-teens and I knew we’d all be wishing we were back to warmer weather, but I digress, ha ha!)  We stayed cool in the shade as much as possible, and the heat did not phase these cutie pies one bit!  We had laughs, hugs, smiles and model faces (I was beyond impressed!), as well as some Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog dances and Itsy Bitsy Spider songs, which shall forever stay in our on-location memories along with my attempt at dancing and singing along!  Here are some of my favorites from our short afternoon session!  Meet Logan, Parker, and Mason!  (Funny side note, Mason is obsessed with school buses, and we were lucky enough to see not one, but two drive by, he was sooo excited!!!)

Mahlie, your boys are absolutely adorable!!! They are so sweet to watch together, and I can tell they have the best time!

 

 

It’s the time of year when I really try to focus on gratitude more, and this session with this family had me really feeling it!!  It’s not lost on me that my job is one that allows me the unique opportunity to be a part of so many highlights in people’s lives.

Let’s rewind a bit! I met Brandon years ago through my husband, Reggie, and their mutual love of cars, particularly BMWs.  He soon met a very special someone, Catherine, and he surprised her with a proposal on the beach.  She said yes! Wedding plans began, and they asked me to photograph their big day, starting with engagement portraits.  This fall they celebrated their 7th anniversary!  Happy Anniversary!!!

And the cherry on top for me?  I’d have to say it’s seeing my couples become parents and growing a family!  It has been such a treat to have photographed their handsome son, Graham, since he was a newborn!  He’s now 5 years old, and I couldn’t adore him more!  He is sweet, funny, ready to play, and, he loves having fun with his two most favorite people on the planet!  Catherine, Brandon, and Graham, you guys are simply the best! The way the three of you light up when you’re together made my job a total blast!  Yes, we had perfect weather on this fall afternoon, however, what made my day was how you guys love each other, the way you enjoyed each moment.  As I drove home that evening, I could not help but think how unbelievably lucky I am to do what I do!  I felt rejuvenated, my creativity felt unlocked, and I was reminded that I am fulfilling my purpose.  And for all of this, I am so so grateful!  Hugs to you guys, can’t wait to see you again!!!

Their wedding was supposed to be in the fall of 2020.  Their favorite season.   As you may guess, it was delayed until the following spring, on one of the most gorgeous days with the glowiest of sunsets, that almost felt like fall.  It was one of my favorite wedding days, not because every detail was incredibly beautiful, or because their adorable pups were there, or because they ended the evening with the IU song and their family and friends were all so much fun and so kind…it was because of Lauren and Bryce.  They exude this warmth and genuine nature, it’s irresistible.  People are drawn to them.  Like the gravitational force of the moon.

Fast-forward to the fall of 2024.  Their favorite season.  And this time, they were sharing another very special time in their lives with me while they oh so patiently await the arrival of their baby girl!  The air had that slightly crisp feel.  The trees were showing off in peak form with vibrant hues of yellows and oranges.  It was the perfect fall evening!  Their adorable pups, Gemma and Hoosier, accompanied them.  They proudly sported bandanas announcing their important promotion to big sisters–ohhhh the fun they both have in store!!! 

Lauren and Bryce, your sweet baby girl is already so loved, and I am so so excited for you and your family!  I cannot wait to meet her, she’s got the best parents she could ask for!  What an honor it is to witness another wonderful milestone in your lives!  Hugs and more hugs to you!!

The day we met was a hectic one!  I was welcomed with a smile into their home, as beautiful, sweet twin girls greeted me and asked what I was going to be doing.  They mentioned that their new baby brother was sleeping steps away.  I was immediately drawn in by the warm, genuine, easy-going nature of this family.  I was there to photograph their home before it went on the market.  Their style and creativity made their house a cherished home with family photos highlighted throughout.  While I was hired by their realtor to photograph their home, what I truly hoped for was the chance to work with them in the future.  Before I left, I mentioned that I also photograph families and kids, and asked if I could share my business card with them.  After all, they would need updated family portraits to include their precious new addition!

Good news:  Their home sold within a few days! 

Even better news and spoiler alert:  A few months later I would be photographing this adorable crew!  

With the golden sun shining in its splendor, we played games and danced and laughed our way through sunset in the tall grasses.  Waylon sported the cutest sandals on his little feet!  Dainty bows on their dresses and tying back their long, sun-kissed locks, Mille and Callie came ready to twirl!  Becca’s cream and blush dress was perfection, and Jacob was ready for all the hugs and fast-moving kiddos that circled them!  The soft neutral palette of their wardrobe popped in all the right ways against the terrain.   All of it was everything!!!  

Jacob, Becca, and kiddos!  Every single second of our time together was pure joy!  Thank you for whole-heartedly embracing these moments and making magic happen! Cannot wait for next time!!  

Now for some favorites from this sun-splashed evening with the most adorable family!

 

 

 

 

You know when you’re so excited for something, and you have to wait…and wait…and wait some more?  Well, the phrase “worth the wait” fits this next session to a T!  The weather had not been cooperative, and caused us to reschedule more than twice!  And when the day finally came for this family’s summer session, it couldn’t have been more beautiful!  Warm and sunny, just like the sweet, fun-loving personalities of this blue-eyed foursome!  I loved my time getting to know them, and it flew by so quickly!  I have so many favorites from this sun-drenched evening, that I’ll get right to sharing a few!  Wendy, Steve, L & K, it was so so fun to (finally!!!) meet you in person and to capture snuggles and giggles, smiles and sweet, simple moments!  Enjoy the rest of the summer, and I look forward to next time!

Always love photographing at Holliday Park!