I finally have a day that I can sit down and work on a blog post. I’ve been meaning to get this one done since I took the pictures last Fall!  This shoot was the first time I photographed the Hart family, and we decided on an urban setting. As an added perk of my […]

I was pregnant with my 6th baby when my friend, Jessica, said I should have maternity pictures done. I hadn’t ever considered it. I mean, I have family pictures that I’m pregnant in, but I had never done a maternity shoot. I loved every minute of it! I ordered a couple of dresses and had […]

Each time I get asked to do a family photo session, I know I’m being given a glimpse into their world and an opportunity to create a lasting memento of who they are at this stage of their lives. Sometimes I have met the family prior to the session; sometimes I have not. With the […]

I think it has been almost 2 years since I had my last family session with the Austreims, when the girls were 6 years old. They have grown 8 inches since, I swear! We decided it would be fun to do a session downtown. Alex and Averi were a blast and game to do whatever […]

The Nass Family was an incredible family session. I wasn’t sure what to expect with 5 kids; knowing exactly how my kids can be, I left my expectations low and prepared to use my mom voice if necessary. These kiddos blew me away! They were so good and cooperative and you could just feel the […]

Being a family means being part of something wonderful, it means you will love and be loved by someone for the rest of your life, no matter what.  ~Author unknownI was so honored to be asked by my friend and fellow photographer, Megan, to capture her family. You see, this wasn’t an ordinary family session, […]

I had the pleasure of capturing these boys – two sets of brothers last weekend. The North Dakota wind took a break, so the weather was perfect for the shoot! Mom picked the badlands for the scene.  The boys’ imaginations were in full swing and it was fun to watch them exploring the area.  As […]

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23I met Kenyatta while we were building our house, and we became fast friends.  I always look forward to catching up with her and talking about our families. The love she has for her family emanates from her as naturally as the warmth from the […]

You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars. ~ E. E. CummingsNature’s canvas in the fall is so rich and vibrant and ever-changing, so I was excited that Billie wanted to find a place with trees to capture her family memories. After having to cancel our original session due to rain, we […]