Cooper's One-Year Session

I'm going to blog a through-the-year post of Cooper in a few weeks, but in the meantime, how awesome is this session? Cooper smiled and laughed so much, and he is so oh-my-goodness, over-the-top adorable. It's hard to believe that just about a year ago I was taking photographs of Cooper's birth and that his tiny newborn self has grown into such a personable, content little boy. I can't wait to see who he continues to become. Cooper's parents love being parents, and they love each other. That is such a gift to be giving their son. I love seeing how they interact with him and how he lights up, time and again, at peek-a-boos and tickles. Being family looks good on this crew, don't you think?

Niece

To say my family is enamored with this little girl is an understatement. We are in love. So. In. Love. Just thought that love should be shared. She was here over Halloween (hence the Pebbles costume), and every minute together was a treasure.

So Much Goodness

I've known April since we were 10, making her one of my oldest friends and one of my best. The last time I photographed her family, they were living in Taiwan as missionaries. They've added one sweet baby to their brood since then, and they're adding another in a few months. I was so happy to have the opportunity to do these photos while they're a family of four and cannot wait to capture them as a family of five. April and Brent, I love you guys... who you are and what you're about, and I'm honored to be your friend. Thanks for letting me take some photographs of the goodness that is your life.

Little Big Boys

These two have grown so much since I last saw them! These boys are funny and sweet. We planned to meet at the park, but it was such a rainy wet day that we moved our session to the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to avoid muddy muck. I loved seeing the interaction between the boys, and their parents are so easy going. I was excited to see them. Already excited for baby P's one-year session in a few months!

This.

Four beautiful girls. One baby boy. Two incredibly patient and doting parents. Photographing this family for the second time made me smile and then smile some more. I loved how much love was present- how the older girls fought over who got to hold the baby, how the little ones smirked and giggled when their mom and dad peek-a-booed to get smiles, how each little face lit up when it was their turn for individual shots. I really love my work, and this family showed me so much goodness in the way they were a family just being themselves in front of my lens. It's with a grateful heart that I share these photographs.

Sweetest Girls

I love photographing sisters. I loved the way the elder of this pair insisted on trailing her little sister. She so wanted to make her smile and laugh. I loved the way the younger of these two wasn't too sure about me but sure did love her mama and daddy. A sweet mini-session sneak peek...

Mini Magic...

I have a few quick sneak peeks to post from mini-sessions, and this first family, well, how cute are these kiddos? I love their sweet smiles. It's always amazing to see what comes out of such a quick session. Love these photographs...

Introducing Beckham

This little guy? So many smiles and so much sweetness in one tiny boy. Beckham melted my heart. That said, he also made his opinion known a good bit too. I'm excited to watch this little one grow. He is precious. Just a quick sneak peek tonight...

And Korbyn Makes 8!

Having grown up in a large family, it was so beautiful to see how the older children in this crew loved on the younger ones. It was so genuine and sweet. It was like everyone decided to show up with the best version of him or herself the morning of our session, and that best version looks like a family, loving well. I especially loved how tender everyone was with baby Korbyn, just 8-weeks-old and such a pumpkin! Just a quick sneak peek tonight...

Zachary's One Year Session at Tillman's Roadhouse

It's always hard to believe when one of my baby plan babies turns one, and Zachary did just that last week, and he is oh-my-goodness darling. Watching his sister dote on him alongside of seeing him teeter on the edge of walking made for such a fun session. We were fortunate to be able to use Tillman's Roadhouse for our location, and it was a perfect backdrop. I'm excited to share the blog. Happy birthday, little man. Can't wait to see how year two treats you!

Everyone, All Together

Watching this little guy grow up has been a privilege, so getting to see him surrounded by so many loved ones was a great way to spend an afternoon. While I love all the images from this session, the photographs with Grandpa just melt my heart. They are so taken with each other. I love when love so easy to see.

Telling Visual Stories: Happy Birthday to the A Twins!

I photographed these sweet girls as newborns, at six months, for their first birthday, for their second birthday, for their third birthday, and then we followed up their three-year session with birthday party photos. Families that return to me time and again make my job that much more enjoyable, and I love that over time, tiny babies become little girls who know my name. Rapport comes with repeat sessions. I start to know more of a family's personality which leads to more-thought out ideas for the next session. It's remarkable to watch babies grow up. Photography is an investment in telling today's story for future generations. Adding chapters to that story as years go by is beautiful and compelling. I'm thankful that the A family has entrusted me to continue to work with them. I looked back over the past few years in preparing this blog post and wanted to share a few photographs through the years.

Sunny Days

With two little ones, the days just fly. I love a quiet morning at the park with a family I'm watching grow before my eyes. How has it been six months since I've seen this crew? I love hearing Lady L learn to talk, and Mr. R is ready to take over the world. It is an honor to tell the ongoing story of a family, and I'm already excited for the next go-round with these guys. How much do you love the photographs of Lady L with her mom? And that little bowtie... to die for.

Lovely Little Family

Somehow my clients are consistently fabulous and beautiful. They make me laugh and share their stories, and I love when they come back for repeat sessions. I love seeing how having a little one changes a family, and I love how bright this little one shines. She is full of opinions and sweetness in equal measure, and while she keeps her parents on their toes, they are utterly enchanted. I'm so excited to share a few photos from their session and can't wait to finish their gallery!

To the Beach! {Cape Cod Family Photographer}

It was so fun that my vacation overlapped with the holidays of one of my favorite Massachusetts families so that we were able to do a photo session on a Cape Cod beach. Cape Cod is magical, but the love of this family outshines any beautiful backdrop. That said, I'm excited to share this session. Will post some vacation photos later this week!

Happy Birthday, Betsy Claire!

My sweet niece turns one tomorrow! I cannot believe just how much this tiny girl has enriched my life and the lives of everyone in my family. To say we are in love is an understatement. I am overwhelmed with gratefulness that I've been able to be so present in her little life thusfar. I have big hopes and dreams for this little sprite. She's just amazing. I got to take her first birthday photos in North Carolina last week. I love you, Betsy! Happy birthday to you.

You can see photos of her first year here, here, here and here.

Happy Little Man, Happy Little Fam

Downtown McKinney was the backdrop of this session, but it wouldn't have mattered what location we picked. Baby Cooper is all smiles and is as laid back as can be. It took a while for us to get this session on the books, and by the time we did a certain little now eight-month-old learned how to sit, crawl and walk (I last saw him when he was four-months-old). Everything about this session was just right. I cannot wait to see how Cooper continues to grow and change and capture hearts. He is such a love!

Introducing Brendan {Dallas Newborn Photographer}

Remember this maternity session? Brendan arrived a few weeks early, and he is perfect: sweet, snuggly and sleepy. I met him on his 9th day earthside and loved doing his newborn photos. It's amazing to see old friends fall in love with their tiny baby. New life brings out the best in people, and Brendan is no exception. Can't wait to do photos with the whole family in the fall!

Introducing Zane! {Dallas Newborn Photographer}

I met Zane on his 10th day earthside, and he snuggled up right away. That said, he was one of the easiest newborns I've worked with, maybe the easiest ever. I love how wide-eyed he was, and I loved seeing how naturally his parents have transitioned into parenthood. I'm excited to watch this little guy grow.

Landry's One-Year Photos

I've followed baby Landry through her first year, so it was wonderful to see her not-quite-one-year-old self on Tuesday. She laughed and smiled more than perhaps any baby I've had at a first birthday shoot, but she wasn't too excited about getting her hands dirty in the smash cake! That said, I love these photos of this beautiful baby. Happy birthday, Landry. This is part one of her birthday blog. More to come next week!