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My dear friend is expecting her second child in just a few short weeks!  She wanted to capture this special time since she didn’t have maternity photos taken during her first pregnancy.  Audrey and I have been friends since meeting our freshman year at Indiana University.  We’ve run countless miles together, with dogs, and with our kiddos.  Our two boys have become great friends too, which makes us so excited and happy!  They both love cars, trains, animals!  And soon we’ll all be swooning over a sweet baby girl!  I just cannot wait to meet her!  Audrey, I’m so excited for you and your family!  Here are a few favorites of my beautiful friend from our afternoon in the studio!

I love everything about this one!  

We had to have some pink…and a flower crown was a must!

Favorite!

I love Audrey’s style!

Audrey, thank you so much for the honor of documenting this exciting time!  You are such a wonderful mother.  Your baby girl is going to be such a little beauty…and she will absolutely adore you!  Sooo excited for you!!! xoxo

Maternity | Audrey

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We had such a stunning and colorful fall season here in Indiana!  I always look forward to capturing this next family, and we had perfect golden light, gorgeous scenery, and a fun time!  I’ve known Sean and Kristen for years, and I’ve had the honor and privilege of documenting their sweet family since welcoming their adorable daughter Mason into their lives almost 6 years ago!  Mason is independent, imaginative, caring, and a true delight to be around!  We roamed one of my favorite area locations to capture some family portraits before coming back to our house for dinner.  What a great evening we had!  Enjoy some of my favorites from our session!

What a cutie pie!  Mason had lost a tooth right before our session, and she wasn’t quite sure if she wanted to show the world yet!
Mason adores her parents.  Little does she know just how much joy 
she brings them each and every day.  Favorites.

Love this!
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Did I mention that Mason has a bright personality?  She’s full of smiles, enthusiasm, and sweetness!

And then she can be quiet and pensive too…
Another favorite!

We left our location after wrapping up their session, and I called them to pull over to just one more spot before dinner.  It was on our way, and the evening light was still just too amazing to pass up!  Love this one of Sean and Kristen!

Sean, Kristen, and Mason…you know I love you guys!  
Thank you for the joy and honor of documenting your family yet again!  

Sean + Kristen + Mason

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Oh, did we have the most gorgeous fall afternoon!  Golden sunshine, vibrant fall color…did I mention dreamy golden sunshine?  It was the perfect day for a family portrait session with some of the most kind-hearted and sweet people I know!  Having Daniel, Julia, and Alaina in front of my camera – for their first ever family portraits! – was such an honor!  Daniel has served this great country of ours, and for that I’m so appreciative and grateful!  And the way he makes his two favorite ladies light up with smiles and bursts of laughter, well, that’s just an added bonus!  We roamed the local pumpkin patch to capture some this trio’s charm and happiness on an incredible autumn day.

Starting with one of many favorites!  Gorgeous!!!

Those smiles!  Yessss!

 Alaina, you are beyond adorable!

Another favorite!  Meet, Richard the Pumpkin!  Yes, Alaina named this perfect little pumpkin Richard!

What did Alaina name this little one?  You guessed it!  George!  Perhaps this was Richard’s cousin… 

Julia, you are beautiful.  Seriously beautiful.  
(If you’re getting married and need a makeup artist, this is who you want to call!  Or if you need makeup for any reason, this is who you want to call!)  

Daniel, Julia, and Alaina, thank you so much for sharing your afternoon with me!  What a fun day!  
Daniel, thank you for your service to our country and thank you for making your family shine with joy!  
You guys are amazing!  

Daniel + Julia + Alaina

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Happy New Year, friends!!!  I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season!  Winter seems to finally be settling in, as I look out my window and see mounds of snow and ice!  Time for hot cocoa, sledding, and cuddling up with warm blankets and a good book!  For now, it’s time to play catch up in blogging some more gorgeous fall portrait sessions! This next family – aside from being beautiful to photograph – was so much fun!  Jamal, Brandi, Ella, and Miles love to spend time together, indoors and outdoors, smiling, laughing, playing board games, venturing to parks and favorite museums.  It just so happened that it was Miles’ 2nd birthday on the same day as our session!  What an honor to share his special day with him!!!  Here are some favorites from our evening!

  This family’s gray and purple palette popped perfectly against lovely hues of red, yellow, and orange foliage.  Don’t you love their smiles? 

Lovelovelove!  A favorite!

The handsome birthday boy picked a perfect leaf!

Ella, you are gorgeous!  And so stylish!

And this moment right here…this melted my heart!  Another favorite!

Oh Miles, you are just too cute!!!

Jamal, Brandi, Ella, and Miles, thank you so much for such a fun session!  It was wonderful to get to know you and to capture your family’s sweet, happy, lovable nature!  Can’t wait to see you all again!
And Mr. Miles, thank you for sharing your birthday with me! 🙂

Jamal + Brandi + Ella + Miles

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This sweet family stole my heart during their session!  I’m so lucky to meet such wonderful people!  Brad and Rasmy are so kind and so genuine, and they’re the best parents to two adorable kiddos, 3 year old Alex and his sister Lily who’s 1!  Together, they are a happy-go-lucky bunch that love life and making every moment count.  We had a perfect fall evening for their family portraits, around their cozy home and colorful neighborhood.  Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!

Alex, I looooove your smile!

Lily loves being chauffeured around in her big brother’s John Deere truck!  

The faster Alex drives, the more Lily loves it! A favorite!

This family loves the Colts!  

Alex loved running and “tackling” his Dad with hugs! 

lovelovelove

Gorgeous ladies!

So cute!!!

While Alex took Lily for another drive, I took a few portraits of Rasmy and Brad.  I just loved the green leafy wall in their backyard!  And the way these two make each other smile!

Rasmy, you are beautiful.  Beautiful!

Peek-a-boo, Alex!  I see you! Ha!

Lily, you are so cute!  She loves walking on her own and with her favorite push toy!

Aren’t these two adorable?!

So much gorgeous fall color with the leaf-covered sidewalk and trees in the distance! 

Brad, Rasmy, Alex, and Lily, thank you for such a relaxed and easy-going session!  Thank you for welcoming me into your home and for sharing such a fun-filled evening!  I truly enjoyed spending time with your sweet family!  

Brad + Rasmy + Alex + Lily

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