Not as planned

Things may have not gone exactly as we planned it for this session but this family rocked it anyway.  I love that this family embraces chaos and flexibility. I think those are wonderful things to encompass in life. They were willing to do exactly what I needed when I needed them to do it.  They are a pretty remarkable bunch that have obvious love for each other.  It was great fun to take a moment out of the crazy to capture them as a family.

 

My chance

I usually go to Jodi to feel beautiful. She does remarkable things with my hair. I always enjoy an appointment with her. I was ecstatic when she approached me about doing some head shots. It was my turn to make her feel like the beauty she is.  This is a precious woman of God is filled with wisdom, perseverance and whimsical.   She is a gem of a woman and I am privileged to capture who she is.

 

Sometimes

Sometimes a friend of a friend hears about your work and gives you a call. Sometimes that leads to a session. Sometimes that leads to a beautiful spring day. Sometimes that leads to capturing a gorgeous senior. Sometimes that leads to capturing moments that will be embraced for years to come. This was my Saturday and I would not trade it for the world.

Pure Joy

It is so much fun to watch a baby grow.  Halle is no different.  She is simply precious! She is in the middle of the perfect stage of personality and still staying where you put her. Her smile will melt your heart! Even though I did not think she could get more beautiful she some how is.  I know she is the delight of her parents hearts, and they are enjoying every minute with her. This adorable girl is just pure joy!

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Telling Her Story

For Emma’s senior session we went all over Jefferson City and beyond to capture some of her favorite places and to tell her story.  Her story is one of theater, music, faith and family. Emma is a sweet, unassuming, laid back kind of girl.  She has a smile that is contagious. She was up to try anything.  It was a blast for me to try new locations and new ideas.  I am go glad I got to capture this beautiful senior.

 

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Juggling

Michaela is an excellent student. She is dedicated to her role in student council. She loves the Fourth of July. She can not pass up a swing.   She is a caring sister.  She loves her friends. She is assured of herself.  She loves to laugh.  She has high ambition. She has the respect of many.  She is the pride of her parents. Not to forget, beautiful  As she described her daily routine to me I was in awe of what she gets accomplished in one day. She is juggling many balls at the moment, including senior in high school.  It was so much fun to try to capture her and showcase some of what she juggles so well.

 

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Grace

These girls have an obvious grace when they twirl, leap and arabeque. Their natural dance abilities seems to be a simple out pouring of their grace they have reflected from the inside.  These girls were the sweetest girls. This the first time I got to spend time with them and I simply enjoyed it.  Each one demonstrating a stunning outer beauty that match a inner beauty.  It was such a joy to capture this family and their favorite hobby and all the grace that came with it.DSCF6916

 

 

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Beauty

I see beauty here.  I see it beyond the obvious beauty of this sweet precious gift of a baby. I see beauty in the care and attention her nursery has.  I see it in how her mommy has embraced her new role in a way she looks like she has done it for years.  I see it in the way her parents are working as a team to meet her needs.  I see it in the contagious smile of her parents every time they lay eyes on her.  I see it in the new found love and respect her daddy now has for her mommy. I see it in the creation of a family.  It’s all over the place and it was my privilege to capture it.

 

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“The Princess Has Arrived & She is Perfect”

Cailyn’s mama has worked very hard to get to hold this precious baby in her arms.  She was on bed rest since 25 weeks.  There were countless people praying for the healthy, safe arrival of this adorable girl.  As soon as she was born the announcement went out, “the princess has arrived and she is perfect!”  The joy on her parents face is evident.  I am once again blessed to be able to capture a beautiful newborn in all her sweetness!

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