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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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It seems like it was just the other day when I first met Graham for his newborn session!  He celebrated his first birthday in October, and visited me at the studio for some portraits and a fall themed cake smash!  His mom, Kristen, mentioned that he wasn’t that into his birthday cake, so maybe this time he’d be excited for some icing and cake!  It turns out that he was more interested in the mini pumpkins, bumpy gourds, and colorful leaves than any frosting with sprinkles!  None of that mattered because we got some handsome portraits of this happy and sweet little guy, who had just started walking not long before coming over!  Graham, thank you for sharing your afternoon with me! You are just adorable!!!

Hello, Graham!  A favorite!

Don’t you love those squishy little cheeks? And that little pout?  

He loved being soooo tall! 

OMG!!!  Adorable!!!

Handsome little guy!

Then it was time for cake!

Who needs cake when there are pumpkins to play with?!  Ha!

After cake, it was time for a few more portraits before wrapping up his session.

This pumpkin was just the right size for a little seat!

Graham, you are so cute and such a sweetheart!  
Thank you for celebrating your 1st birthday with me! 
Can’t wait to see you again!!!

Graham | Happy 1st Birthday + Fall Themed Cake Smash

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I cannot say just how much I adore this family!  I’ve had the honor of photographing them since they arrived home just a few weeks after being born, and watching them grow over the past two years has been such a treat!  Greg and Allison are wonderful parents, and it’s obvious that they cherish their sweet kiddos!  Besides being so adorable, Harry and Lucy are quite good helpers!  They helped me get some photos of their Mommy and Daddy together!  It was so fun!  We had a beautiful fall afternoon, filled with lovely light and golden color, to capture their family portraits, and I’ve been so excited to share some favorites from our day!

Love this!

So sweet!

Beautiful Miss Lucy!  Don’t you love her little boots?  I love this family’s style!

Harry loved waving the biggest leaf around!

Both Harry and Lucy were fascinated by the leaves and water.  

And these two?  Love them both!

Allison and Lucy, you are so beautiful!  A favorite!

lovelovelove

Harry and Lucy, thanks again for helping me take these photos of your Mommy and Daddy!  
What great helpers you are! A favorite!

So cute!  

Greg, Allison, Harry, and Lucy, thank you so much for sharing your afternoon with me!  You are so fun and sweet, and I can’t wait to see you all again!  

Greg + Allison + Harry + Lucy

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