Jimmy & Jessica + 1

The second of my double header Friday was yet another favorite couple of mine, Jimmy and Jessica. These lovebirds were the first wedding that I had ever photographed and I can hardly believe that it was 3 years ago already!

When I heard that their family was expanding by one - I was beyond excited. Anyone who has a child knows what a miracle they are and how much joy they bring. Scratch that, you don't even  need to have a kid in order to know how amazing they are. Sure, sometimes there are late nights - but when you walk into your child's room at 3:00 and are greeted with a smile from your newborn, how can you be upset! They are so excited to see YOU!

Back on track here, Jessica is glowing and so beautiful! Tressa's dad let us use his farm in North Branch for pictures, and the weather was exactly what we were looking for. We needed the sunset glow, and we sure got it. Although I could tell right off the bat that Jimmy was oh so excited about taking pictures, he stepped up to the plate and stuck it out for almost 2 hours with us! :] Granted, it was a Friday night and Midsummer in town, he was a champ and sat, stood, kissed on cue! What an amazing thing to watch as you both add another little being into your life, I wish you both nothing but the best and can't wait to see just how absolutely cute little J will be!!

P.S. Thank you Jimmy for lugging around my chair for me!

Ethan | 9 Months

I can HARDLY believe that this little man is already 9 months old! He brightens my day everytime I see him - how can you not with this beautiful smile though :]

I've been part of The Becker's memories for a couple of years now and am beyond blessed to witness so many amazing milestones with this couple. From starting out just Britani and Dave getting Christmas card pictures done, growing into maternity pictures, sharing an intimate "reveal" shoot, then to meeting the bright-eyed beautiful son that they created! Just in awe for how special I feel that I get to be part of it!

When meeting up for Ethan's 9 month session, poor guy had an ear infection. Never would have known looking at the pictures that he wasn't feeling 100% because he literally never stopped smiling! I really had a tough time deciding which picture to "tease" with because not only is Ethan always happy - he's ridiculously photogenic, and cuter than cute! It was the first of my back-to-back sessions of the weekend, and what a way to start it off. So much cuteness in one session that I couldn't stand it! I hope that Ethan is recovering from his ear infection although I have no doubt that Britani and Dave are spoiling him with lots of snuggles, love, and kisses because they really are amazing parents!

Can hardly believe that the next session is for Ethan's 1 year - SMASH CAKE TIME!

Jake & Kelsey

Such a wonderful evening in Almelund with a gorgeous couple! We were able to wander around the Threshing Grounds {reception location} to grab some engagement pictures.

I'm pretty sure that I could spend an entire weekend at the Threshing Grounds, and still run out of time with the backgrounds and unlimited photo ops that are there. Kelsey & Jake are amazing together - they compliment each other so well, and they are a stunning couple (which makes my job ridiculously easy)!

My style of photography, I feel, is highlighted through candid pictures. I love to pose people (or 'mold' as I tell everyone), but the inbetween giggles, laughs, and smiles are by far my favorite. Which definitely shined through with this couple. Kelsey & Jake also brought along their puppy Riley! Best behaved puppy ever - unless there was water in site, then it would get a tad bit challenging! :] It was such a fabulous night out; however, I definitely learned my lesson with what my top priorities should be: 1. camera 2. bug spray. Waking up on Thursday morning.. thinking that I was going look like a kid with chicken pox, I was actually surprised with the outcome: only a few buggers actually got me. All in all, it was a great night!

Thank you both so much for the wonderful evening in Almelund, I hope you love your sneak peek! You're first on my backlog - so pictures should be back to you in the next week!

...and we meet again!

Hello Again,

After all of the exciting adventures I have been on this year already, I figured I need to start sharing the stories and share the goodness that the people I meet give to me! It's been an awfully long while since I've updated this, but starting with my backlogged beauties - it won't be hard to start back up again :] Prepare for an overload of beautiful people following this blog, and check back soon for my newest "sneak peeks"!

My life lately.... As we prepare to "hopefully" close on our house this Friday, and "hopefully" start building our dream house in the next few weeks - we're pretty much going to be living out of boxes. Although I'm stressed to the absolute T .. I wouldn't change a thing for the world (well maybe one or two things), afterall I've grown to love this house that built my family; fortunately, if we don't close this week - we have just that much more time to soak in reality. This house has seen many smiles, shared many laughs, comforted us through struggles, welcomed home a husband & wife, cushioned falls for our daughters first steps, and so many more wonderful memories. I hope that the new home owner realizes that he's not just buying a house, but is reminded that it is the house that we became an "us" in: it's part of who we are.

Bare with me as I live my beautiful crazy life and fill you all in the with the chaotic stories I have; however, they may seem to involve photoshoots ... or my crazy wild child!