I got to visit the Central Valley of California this Christmas when I visited my husband Jay’s family. His family owns a large property in the country with orchards of plums and grapes, as well as an area bordering the riverfront. We helped watch little Allygan and River, and frolicked through the fields and dirt roads with the family dogs right at our heels. It was a child’s paradise!
This Christmas Family shoot was a last minute session for our old family friends, the Dycks’, New Year’s cards. It was a quick shoot, and my husband assisted by helping cover up the sunshine from one of the side windows. We had fun and got some cute pictures!
What a blessing it is when a family takes the journey from a family of two to a family of three. The anticipation of meeting little Kaylee for Scott & Kristine is building, and they were so excited to have these photos taken in honor of their coming little one in just a month of so! This little teaser is a sneak peak of the highlights from the shoot, but there will be plenty more to come!
Excited Mommy & Daddy to be, Suzie & Jason are preparing to meet their son, Reese in a few months. It was a pleasure to get these precious photos in honor of their little one! Enjoy this sneak peak from there session. More to come!
We shot this late in the day, and struggled with rapidly decreasing natural light, but with the right camera settings and a little photoshop magic, the images came out looking lovely! Congrats to Dustin & Liz on your Engagement!
Testa Kids – Outdoor Session, a set on Flickr.
Doll/Vasquez Family, a set on Flickr.
Testa Kids – Indoor Session, a set on Flickr.
I had such a fun time running around with the Montgomery’s, making memories and goofing off. What a beautiful, happy family. 
Montgomery Family, a set on Flickr.
I am very grateful to the Reyes Family for the opportunity to use my new lens for the very first time for their Family Portraits at a local park in Fairview Heights, IL. What a gorgeous evening, the grass was green, and the family energy was contagious. It was an honor to see a couple with so much obvious love for their little boy, and one another.
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We sure had to scramble for this shoot. Christmas Cards had to be sent out and we wanted to get the shot before it started snowing. And amazingly it held off just long enough, so the first tiny flakes fell just as we were packing up. It was freezing cold, and you can probably see it but I was so happy to get this shot with the fall colors and the old barn. Continue reading
The Becks were such wonderful subjects. We had so much fun frolicking in the field behind our apartments. The weather was crisp, and not too warm, and one of the last good weeks of fall left the most gorgeous reds … Continue reading
