.Elijah.

I was thrilled to meet and photograph little Elijah yesterday. His Mom is a midwife and brought this 9lb 2.7oz baby into the world without any medication! He was one of the sweetest newborns I've ever photographed - not even a single fussy second out of this one! We took a few breaks so he could nurse, but he was just what a newborn model should be - sweet, sleepy and adorable. Jill and Nick - Congratulations on your little blessing - I hope you enjoy your preview!

.Wendel.Family.

Our wonderful landlord(and now neighbor!)'s family requested some quick formal family shots over Christmas while they were all in town together. I was happy to snap some photos and I even got a tour of their new home. It looks like it's straight out of a magazine! Hope you guys enjoy your photos and I'm SURE you're enjoying your new home!
Enjoy...
the whole gang-

Grandma with all the grandkids!

I have never seen such a young kid play the violin!! And he actually can play!

a favorite :)

.Longbottom.Family.

We go to church with this awesome family and we've gotten to know them over the last few years. They are so generous and kind - we love them! I took Hannah's senior portraits last year and was so happy to be able to take some family portraits while they are all home during the holidays. We had some cold temperatures and slushy sidewalks to deal with, but it was worth it. Enjoy some photos from their session - thanks again, Longbottom family! Merry Christmas!!

Jill.&.Nick...and baby :)

I met Jill in college - we were in the nursing program so we had a lot of the same classes. Jill is now a midwife - she graduated in the midst of being pregnant AND on bedrest! I was thrilled to not only get to see and hang out with her again, but meet her husband and photograph them. They chose to wait to find out the sex of the baby until he or she makes their debut, I'm kind of partial to this method myself :) I think it is THE greatest surprise and completely worth the wait. Their baby could come any day now so stay tuned for the newborn session! Jill & Nick - you guys are adorable and so sweet - thanks for letting me document these special days. Enjoy!

Their sweet dog, Mocha, got in on some of the photo action - and she was a PRO.

Your baby is SURE to be gorgeous!!