This past month has been a busy one –  fall photo sessions, getting into the school and homework routine, soccer games, piano practicing, and a 7th birthday! I think this time of year is the perfect blend of the some of the best parts of summer and fall. We are soaking up the last days […]

Fall is here! It’s October, one of my favorite months of the year. The weather is starting to get cooler, and I think fall is at its best – cozy sweaters, orange and red trees, and pumpkin spice. I find this time of year inspires me to get my camera out more often to capture […]

I met Eric and Carol about 11 years ago, just after my husband and I got married. We were part of a small group that met weekly, and they immediately became not just good friends but a couple we looked up to. Before kids came along, we had many late nights playing board games, trying […]

One of our favorite family adventures this summer was spending a few days in Chicago. It was the kids’ first time to explore Chicago, and they loved it! The little town we live in only has a population of about 4,000, so they were amazed by the tall skyscrapers, elevated subway, bustling streets, deep dish […]

It is said that the best camera is the one that you have with you. With the technology of smart phones improving year after year and the cost becoming more affordable, many people carry smart phones with them wherever they go, sharing pictures instantly on social media with friends and family. I, too, usually have […]

I love getting to shoot sessions at locations that are special to families, and this session was no exception. This family farm with interesting barns, a tire swing, corn fields, and beautiful light was a perfect place to document all these cousins getting to spend some time together this summer even though they live far […]

Summer is meant for fun and adventures – exploring outdoors, chins dripping with watermelon juice, and happily falling asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. Our family was able to spend a week at Lake Michigan last month and it was so nice to relax as a family. We played on the beach, […]

I had the honor of photographing Perry and Julie a couple days before Eliana was born, so it was a joy to get to meet her and take pictures in her new home! Eliana is the sweetest, and I could have snuggled her all day long. And I just love her beautiful, dark hair! I’m […]