Caly and Lucas - Engagement

We had a lot of fun shooting this session! Came away with some beautiful images.  Thanks for trusting me with the grass alongside the road! =) I was right, though, wasn't I?  Enjoy the preview Caly and Lucas! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

Little E

Is he the most beautiful baby in the world, or what?

BOYS!

Girls are easy to come by in my family. If I want to have a photo shoot with little girls, I have 5 to choose from, and I love that, but every once in a while I would really like to shoot creatively with  boys.  Up until last tuesday, I only had one little boy to take pictures of at my disposal...my nephew, logan.  Although Logan is a trooper, he does get kind of tired of posing for me! =)

The Schlueter boys have been great both times that they have come to see me.  These sweet little ones make my job a lot of fun.  Big brother is tons of help, and little brother is always on the move.  Great session! Great boys!

Love that dress!!!

This dress is amazing! I loved it! Whitney thought that I said that to everyone (and I do, it's hard not to like a wedding dress), but hers was especially awesome.  The detail, the glitz, and the sheer sleeves were amazing. I told her that if I were to get married again, I would pick that dress! 

Congrats to Whitney and Doug. So excited for the beautiful couple! Two truly amazing people found each other and made it official...love when that happens! =)

My Amazing Nephew...

I spent most of my day with this beautiful little man. My new best friend.  He is so awesome. I am so lucky to have him in my life. I have been waiting for a long time for this little guy, and he was worth every minute. He has the sweetest little smell, and the cutest little nose. I love him, I love him, I love him.  Welcome to the world, baby boy. 

APPI Event in Quincy, IL.

These two models were two of several that showed up at our APPI event in Quincy this weekend. We had so much fun, and I learned a lot!!  Thank you to Jamie and the APPI for holding this event! Enjoy some of my favorites from the day. =)

My Beautiful Sister...

This gorgeous lady is my sister, Shannon.  She is having her fourth baby, and I think she is more beautiful than ever. Pregnancy has never looked so good!

I can't wait to hold, smell, squish, and cuddle this little bundle. I have been waiting for him/her for a long time and I am ready.  I am ready to kiss and love and spoil. I can't wait. I am ready. 

Amber and Kyle Dixon

Congratulations to Amber and Kyle Dixon!  We had a beautiful day for a beautiful couple!  It was truly a wonderful celebration of an awesome love and I know that they have many great years ahead for them. 

They also had an awesome wedding party! They were all so much fun, and so easy to get along with.  That makes for a great day for me. We even went to the playground! =) Hope you enjoy the preview.

Callie turns 2!!

This is Callie -- isn't that a great name...=) Yes her name is really Callie and she is super cute....hmmm...can I take credit for that?? Probably not, did you see her mom? She is not only gorgeous, she is sweet and smart and extremely important in her daughters eyes.  And let's face it, that is the goal.  If our kids see us as the parents that we strive to be, then we have been successful. Callie lights up when her momma is near, it's awesome to witness.  Well Crissy, I guess you have two fans named Callie!!  We love you -- Hope you enjoy the preview!

Kenny Kenny!

This poor girl...  Her mom gave her a perfectly beautiful name (Kennedy) and we all call her Kenny.  Someday she is going to hate that.  Oh well-- She will be cute enough that it won't matter. =) I love Kenny like my own...she has an ok mom, too.  thanks for being such a great friend, Ang.  Love you guys!