4th of july with team '21

This shoot was so much fun! It was super last minute but I had been wanting to go shoot at a beautiful location that only works in the afternoon. (Unfortunately!) So, a few days before (once I could see that we wouldn’t get rained out!) I called my model team and we headed out for a patriotic themed shoot. I loved every moment of it!!

abby~ college grad

I adore Abby. Seems like last week that I was taking her senior pictures. Seems like the week before that I was taking her family pictures. Seems like the week before that her mama was Addilyn’s kindergarten teacher… and the week before that that she was Carter’s kinder teacher. So many happy memories with this adorable girl. And I have no doubt that we will have a million more!

Look out world, Abby is coming for you! She will be an exceptional elementary school teacher! LOVE your guts, sweet girl!

class of 2020 cap and gown shoot

I bet we had 20 people holler out their car windows “Congratulations!!” to these sweet high school graduates. They deserve that and so much more… but sadly that’s pretty much all their getting. Hopefully at the end of June they will get to gather- WITHOUT PARENTS!!- and stand up to be acknowledged for their achievements. BUT, I’m not sure our world has ever been more proud of a graduating class. These seniors are taking this in stride and I just couldn’t be more proud of them.

class of 2020 prom shoot

This shoot had to be pushed off due to COVID but it gave time for things to become beautiful and green! It makes me so sad that these girls didn’t truly get to celebrate their senior prom. However, I am LOVING seeing these beautiful prom dresses on Insta and seeing these seniors celebrate as much as they possibly can. While these girls will never forget their “senior prom”, it’s got to be so dang hard not having that experience.

dogs

Dogs are part of our families. They bring so much happiness and joy. They are full of unconditional love. I can’t imagine a better being to crash your senior pictures than your sweet puppy! My videographer even makes fun of me because whenever a dog passes by while we are out shooting I stop shooting and HAVE to go introduce myself! I love it when my seniors ask if they can bring their doggos along!!

Meet Tiny. Tiny was one of my VERY favorite poppers! She was the cutest old lady and just hung out while we did Olivia’s entire session! These pictures are so incredibly priceless to Olivia’s family. Not too long after our session together, Tiny went to doggy heaven. I am SOOOOO happy they took the time to bring Tiny along and get these pictures that they can have forever of Olivia with her sweet, sweet dog! I love you, Tiny!!

pine creek varsity cheer

For more years than I can count I have been the lucky photographer to take pictures of this team. It’s so much fun to watch these girls grow not only as cheerleaders but just grow older and more and more beautiful. I get to know some of them really well. I hope this is a tradition that doesn’t ever end. (I mean, at some point I want it to end but not for years and years and YEARS! ;))

ethan b

I have known Ethan since he was 9 years old. They lived across the street from us for years, I did his older brother’s pictures a few years ago, and their youngest and my oldest are super good buds. It’s been so fun watching him grow up…. but I nearly crashed my car the first time I saw him behind the wheel… where does the time go?!? Ethan, thank you for putting up with me all morning. It was nothing short of amazing!

anna

Anna’s shoot was so beautiful. We headed a little ways out of town so that we could get beautiful views, tall grasses, and some peace and quiet. And it worked. The weather was so perfect. Her hair and make-up looked natural and simple. Her clothing choices were pure gold. Anna, thank you for letting me take pictures of you. I honestly loved spending my morning with you and your cute mama!

christmas instagram set

What a FUN shoot!!! I did a similar shoot to this last year but this year I changed things top a little bit. I got some new decorations (because why not!) and treated it more like an Instagram set! An insta set is just a little vignette that is decked to the nines. I wanted this one to ooze of Christmas cheer. We even had Christmas music playing! The girls who were invited to this shoot were my current models and their junior friends. I loved this and I think I’ll do it again next year. I loved meeting their friends and seeing the fun they all had together.

abby

Abby’s shoot was awesome because I got to try a location I have been wanting to break in for a while now! She had such a fun style and we pulled in cheer too! I’ve been taking pictures of Abby for 4 years now and have also done her older sister’s senior pictures as well as her older brother’s! Now mama can finally have big prints of them all at the top of the stairs! She’s been so patient!

emily

A few years ago I took pictures of Emily and her sister. Her sister was graduating from college so we went out for college pictures which turned into a family affair! This family is SO darling… which works out well since their last name is Darling. ;)

Since then, Emily has decided to become a runner (I don’t know how runners do it!) and has decided to go on a year long mission trip to Africa. She just barely left for it! I am so excited for her and can’t wait to watch her experience unfold. I have no doubt it will be life changing.