Pumpkin Baby?

My wonderful cousin-in-law Amber is expecting baby number 2, and asked me to do a mixture of family pictures and maternity pictures! Of course I said yes :]

Corey, Amber, and Jaiden are adorable together. 1 big happy family! Lots of laughs were had today - especially when Amber brought a pumpkin and Corey held it up to his stomach. Awesome! :] We started out at Amber's great-grandpas house and went through the woods to the private lake. Jaiden wasn't exactly feeling the whole "take pictures of us" idea, so it was on our way back through the woods after some pictures that I knew I got him warmed up. When I heard "take a picture of me up here" from him - he was in it for the long haul with me! He became a model instantly.

After we left great-grandpas house, we headed over to Dennis and Loncys farm to use the tin and chipped paint for backgrounds. Amber is one of the most prepared people, so she brought even more props for me! I LOVED that {thank you!}

Amber had brought her ultrasound of the baby {boy/girl?}. Got some great shots of the 3 before they become 4! Since this is only my second maternity shoot, they needed to be up for anything - and of course, they were. Amber is a trooper and laid in a pile that I'm pretty sure was covered completely in sticker bushes. Also, one of my most favorite things I started using as a prop is my chalk boards. I love that something you're thinking now will mean so much years down the road when your baby reads it and thinks about how much you already loved them.

I had such a great time Amber, Corey, and Jaiden. Thanks for everything!!

One lucky boy

I particularly was looking forward to tonights shoot.
1. I love the 3 people I took pictures of.
2. Logan is the most polite and smartest little boy ever!
3. I got to hang out of with one of my close friends.

I was SO excited to take Logan's pictures, not just because I got to hang out with a little cutie, but I got to see a friend that I don't see too often! I took Logan's 2 year old pictures last year and he was such a handsome sweetie back then, and now add another year on there! He's going to be such a heartbreaker when he gets older.

Another reason I love being around these guys... Logan is one of the luckiest little guys ever. Amber and Joe love him SO SO SO much. You guys are such great parents and are raising such an amazing young guy. I'm not going to say man yet because then I'll feel old.

We went to PineHaven for some great fall pictures - after a long hug between Amber and I {we don't see each other too often}, we started the pictures. When I take pictures with such close friends - it doesn't feel like I'm doing anything! Just hanging out with a friend following her child around, like usual. Logan was so polite saying "thank you" and "please" the entire time. Usually parents have to prompt their 3 year olds to do that... he just does it on his own! It was a little chilly, so jackets and hats were used a good amount of the time, but that didn't stop us from having fun. We headed everywhere! Even found a ship that they blow pumpkins up from. We snuck on the tractor drivers seat and got some pictures of Logan driving - busted after about 3 pictures. I got some absoultely precious pictures of the Sullivans and am anxiously awaiting to give them to you Amber! :] Here's the look, and 1 of my favorite pictures ever. Love you guys!! XOXO

A childs love

Growing up with 2 sisters and a brother - I was anxiously awaiting tonights shoot with the 4 siblings - ironically, 3 girls and a boy. Liz had emailed me secretly wanting to do a session with her siblings to surprise their mom for Christmas {seriously so sweet!}. I was excited right away when we had decided on the date, but it was a ways away! The day came and went as it was raining outside :/ I was completely bummed, but we rescheduled for 1 week later {today!}.

We started out at Fish Lake since the family loves going to the lake. Unfortunately, the dock was pulled in! :[ It didn't stop us from taking pictures on it though - I had all of them jump up and pose on it. Got to make the best of the situation right? At least the lake was still in the background!

After Fish Lake, we headed towards Dennis and Loncys farm. Seriously, perfect place - perfect family - perfect night. The sun was making the sky just a gorgeous color, I couldn't have asked for a better time! Now, since I know that with my siblings, we like to have fun - I figured these guys would too. To change things up from other shoots and make it "one of it's own", I decided that a ginny-sac race would be ideal! Everyone got on their marks... and went! We did it back and forth just a few times and I honestly love the pictures, expressions, and fun that was had by all {even me}.

It was so much fun meeting all of you guys, and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Travis is a Senior!

I was asked to take senior pictures for Travis, and jumped on the chance! I've known Travis for a long time - he's one of my brothers friends and he grew up just down the road. It's hard to believe that he's a senior! Crazy how fast time flies.

Travis said he definitely wanted outdoorsy pictures - so we went to Taylors Falls down by the river and around on the rocks and caves. Yet again, another subject with gorgeous blue eyes! The night was perfect for a shoot outside. The sun was out shining on the river and it wasn't too cold. Regardless, I had a bad sniffles and was starting to get a bad headcold - sorry for all of the sniffling Travis!

As we were heading back towards the car, I found another spot that looked great! It was a little rock house thing - so we we got some fun shots of Travis with all of this baseball attire as well as his football attire too! On our way back home we stopped by a small cornfield since Travis wanted to get some shots in there! {cornfields are great for pictures} Sunset pictures in cornfields are even better! The sky was just gorgeous in the background! Here's a look for you guys into Travis' Senior Session! I hope you guys like it, and Good Luck in whatever you choose to do in the future Travis!