Charlie,

You had me at your first big smile!  Of course, I knew I would love you.  Ever since I photographed your mommy and daddy’s wedding a few years back, I couldn’t wait for them to have kids!!!  And, here you are at 7 months, just as cute and sweet and mild-mannered as I would have expected.  And, as photographing our couples as they become new families is one of my favorite things about my job, your little Charlie smile made it extra fun!

Had to throw in this last shot for all of those who might think baby photography is all “goo goo ga ga” fun!  Props to our summer intern, Miss Lexie Lex for grabbing this shot….  He is even adorable when he cries!

I love having a chance to shoot at some of the amazing farms in my area.  And, every once in a great while, we luck into a truck!    Today was one of those lucky days.  Yes, sometimes we make arrangements for these sorts of awesome props weeks ahead of time; but, today we had not.  This was just pure luck!  I could not have parked it in a better spot for lighting, etc.  Really, this was one of those shoots that just sort of felt like the whole universe was in harmony in making it perfect.  Mom didn’t want “posey” pics and these boys wanted to horse around a bit.  And, yes, there just HAPPENED to be a tire swing.  I came back a little dirty (as is common when I do a farm session) and happy.  Thanks to their Mom for wanting something a little more fun and laid back.  Your boys were amazing – and I LOVE the images.  They make me want to go hang a tire swing!!!!  Well, maybe in the Spring! 

WOW! Time flies. I feel like I just spent a wonderful time with Lauren and Jos on their wedding day and now I get to see their first born turn one!. I truly feel privileged to have had the opportunity to photograph Luke’s first year.

Happy Birthday Luke!!  You are one of the happiest babies we know!

LOVE this hat!

I LOVE that “X-man” is so crazy and that Emma is so sweet and mild-mannered…. always makes shooting this family fun! Sheri and Kris, thank you for sharing your beautiful kiddos with me again!

Who could ask for more fun than this beautiful family!  Did I EVER love Mom’s suggestion to dress up and do the shoot on the family farm.  And, no shoot on the farm would be complete without including all three dogs!  Actually, the setting reminded me a little bit of where I grew up in Southern Colorado which made it extra fun for me.  It was DUSTY!!!!!  Our feet were black when we finished – but, it was worth it.  Thanks to you guys for trying something a little bit out of the ordinary.  I am really happy with how they came out.  I applied a little bit of a “vintage” feel to these in post production – it just felt right for the subject!

I had the wonderful experience of photographing Lauren and Jos’s wedding a few years ago in Mystic.  When they called about expecting a baby, I was very excited.  So, welcome Mr. Luke David.  He was so much fun to photograph.  We ran over our typical allotted studio time because he was just so sweet and easy!!!  Lauren got him good and “milk drunk” and once he drifted off to sleep by daddy’s rocking, he was out COLD!!!!  And, we certainly had fun with him!  Thanks Lauren and Jos for having me be a part of your experience as new parents.  You have a beautiful new family.  And, I can’t wait to watch Mr. Luke grow up.