{Dave + Victoria + Simon}

I know I keep saying this, but I truly cannot get over how fast the babies I photographed last year {many of them starting with maternity sessions} are growing up! Sunday I went to shoot yet another one of my awesome clients and barely recognized the fast-approaching 1 yr. old before me. Simon was now scooting all over the place, walking around the furniture like a champ, dancing to music, and chattering away. I snapped as he played with trains, scooted off the backdrop paper in about .02 secs. flat, ate Cheerio's, posed with his lovely mom and dad, and rode on his rocket--just to name a few. It was a blast--pun intended! I have so many favorites from this session and still have a ton to edit, but here's the sneak peek.

Dave, Victoria + Simon, I truly loved seeing you guys again and capturing yet another milestone in Simon's life! Can't wait to come back and get some more!

On to the pics...{click to view full size}

{D'Amour Family}

On Saturday I ventured up north to a lovely house on the lake to photograph the wildly hilarious {and not bad looking either} D'Amour family. I'm pretty sure we laughed the entire time and yet they posed like pros. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to spend my Saturday and can't wait to work with this group again...seriously.

D'Amour Gang, thanks so much for having me out to capture your super awesome family!

On to the pics...{click to view full size}

{Derek, Sara + Colin}

I first met Derek + Sara when I did their maternity session and had a blast working with them, and their awesome dogs, Sampson + Baxter. This weekend I got to meet the adorably sweet Colin and take pictures of all five of them. Although Colin was a bit unsure of the crazy lady with a camera, a bit of tickling from mom and dad, and lots of help from Grandma (again, I'm stealing her guys...I mean it!) went a long way in getting those precious little smiles out of him. Once shirtless and on his tummy, it was on and he was hamming it up as if he'd been doing this whole model thing forever. Loved it!

Derek, Sara + Colin, I had so much fun with you guys and hope you adore your photos!

On to the pics...{click to view full size}

{Easton + Sheri}

I love these two and was thrilled when Sheri asked me to take some photos of she and Easton over the weekend! Given the last time I saw Easton he was just a baby, I couldn't get over the shock that he was turning one on July 4th  (and still haven't)! Where does the time go? Although Easton is now walking, his adorable smile and thick beautiful hair haven't changed a bit. Sheri was, of course, as radiant as ever and is obviously crazy about her little guy. I didn't have to pose her at all--just let their natural interaction shine through (with a little help from Grandma...who I'm stealing for any further photoshoots). I had a tough time picking my favorites out, but these are just a few that I adore.

Sheri, it was wonderful to see you guys again and I hope you love your photos!

On to the pics...{click to view full size}

{Kara}

I'm using Miss Kara's Sneak Peek as my Photo of the Day seeing as how her mom and dad have been looking forward to these pictures, and I've been excited to share them! Kara was such a good baby the day of her shoot! She smiled, she posed, and she put up with me changing around the backgrounds, wraps, and props like a champ. You would think that after two hours of shooting she'd be completely done with all of us, yet she kept up her happy demeanor. The only time she got fussy was when her dad (or mom) kissed her on her cheek. For some reason that is just not cool, man! :o) I had a tough time narrowing down which ones to share as I have so many favorites from this session. Kara has some of the greatest expressions I've ever seen, plus she's absolutely beautiful (as are her parents)! I wish I lived closer so I could "visit" at least once a month and snap away.

I'm including a storyboard I quickly put together, although I plan to polish these up when I have more time. They're something you can actually purchase and can be customized in a ton of different ways. I love 'em!

On to the pics...{click to view full size}