Chase, or as his mom would call him, Chasers, is 3 months old already!  He is super cute, super sweet and super cuddly!  I have been able to photograph him even before he was born, in his mommy's belly!  Meeting new people and them turning into friends is one reason that I love my job!!

The only smile he gave us, because his daddy walked into the room!

I simply adore this photo.  Cute little Chase and his very happy mommy!

This was not a posed photo...but I saw them laying there and had to take a shot.  Love it!

Fell asleep right in daddy's arms

Baby feet!

The whole family!

 

I can't wait to go outside next time for Chase's six month photos!!

 

What an exciting time for Derrick & Katie!  They were our first wedding couple of 2011 and now they are expecting their second sweet little girl!  I always love taking maternity photos for past wedding couples!  It is so much fun to see their families grow!

 

Katie is such a pretty mama!!

Emma is so excited to be a big sister!

If you can't tell by the look on her face....it was FREEZING!!

I can't wait to meet Ali!

I LOVE this photo of Katie!

We had to take some photos inside.  It was seriously the coldest photo shoot I have ever had!

I love Ali's personalized quilt and her shabby chic room!!

 

How is it possible that a year has already flown by?  I knew it coming in....but when it gets here, you just wonder, "How?".  Our sweet baby girl, Addison is one year old today!  It seems just like yesterday we found out that we were expecting!  She has been such an amazing addition to our family over the past year!  Everyone always says that your life changes so much.....and I totally agree, but I wouldn't change it back for the world!

Happy Birthday Addison!! 

Here she is, through the year!

Where it all began....

Only a few weeks old....

A whole month now!

Two months old....

Three and six months here...

Seven months :)

Nine months....getting so big!

10 months old...and a super windy day!

And here she is.....my big ONE year old!

 

Thanks to all of the amazing photographers who have captured perfect memories for our family this past year!  We truly appreciate it :)

Maternity:  SB Childs Photography

Newborn:  Ashley Folkema Photography

One Month:  Casey Johnson Photography

Ten Month:  Shutter Sam Photography

If you ever look at this blog....then you must know how much I LOVE sun in photos!  I think that it adds a sense of romance, some extra depth and light, and maybe even some interest to a photograph.  Although I love sun....I do have a confession to make.  When starting out as a photographer, I was super afraid of the sun during photo sessions.  I would schedule around the sun....trying to miss out on it as much as possible.  Overcast, boring skies were my friend....and bold, beautiful sunny days, not so much.  Man oh man am I glad that I got over that!  I was missing out on so much beauty and am now so happy with my sun shots!  I hope you love them too! 

Because I love these shots so much.....there are a ton here to look at.  I couldn't even possibly choose my favorite if I tried beacuse I love them all for so many different reasons!  Maybe you can help here.....which one is your favorite? 

 

 

 

We had so much fun at the 2012 GR Unveiled Bridal Show!  It was such a great show.....unique vendors, fun ideas and lots of energy.  When signing up to be a vendor at the show.....they highly recommended that we had a unique display ..... more than just an ordinary 10x10 space with one table where we put our products.  After I heard this....my mind started racing.  I had a great time going from antique shop to antique shop looking for just the right table, basket, chair, etc.  It was a blast!  I was able to pull it all off thanks to Joe's amazing "make-anything-work" ability and Terra's fun ideas!  Thanks to you both :)

Here are some photos of our booth that I know you all have been waiting for!  I hope you love it as much as I do....maybe even gives you some ideas for your own fun event!!

 

 

 

We hope to see you there next year!!

It's that time of the year again .... where we go through some of our favorite images from the short year before!  2011's recap is going to be great!  We will be posting anything from wedding details and best kisses to our favorite sunflares.. If you have anything else you would like to see, let me know!!

Katie A's Dress

Caryn's Dress

Desirae's Dress

Megan's Dress

Terra's Dress

Alicia's Dress

Amber's Dress

Andrea's Dress

Lauren's Dress

Kuirsta's Dress

Meg's Dress

Rachel's Dress

Trina's Dress

Shellee's Dress

Jessica's Dress

Katie D's Dress

Sarah's Dress

Erica's Dress

Michelle's Dress

Christine's Dress