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Here is an example of pure craziness and love! Amber and Carrie took me on an adventure just outside of Amber’s hometown. It was one of the hottest days this summer. There were bugs, blood and dewey faces during their session but they rolled with the punches. I’m not sure that any other family could […]

It is safe to say that I REALLY love the Botanical Gardens! I grew up down the road from the gardens and it has been one of my go to locations for portraits for years. Angelina and Sean were along for the ride with me during their engagement session. These two are so full of […]

You know, things just sometimes don’t go to plan. These two just didn’t let anything get in their way for their wedding day, not Covid and especially not the mosquitos! Jeanette and Brian were married along side a handful of their family and friends in the woods behind their home. A small linen covered table […]

This is not the first time I have photographed these two love birds. Marissa and I met through my niece, Olivia, years ago while they were pregnant with their first child together! We reconnected when Marissa and Gabe were expecting their little lady Lucca. Gabe claiming to be the “awkward one” he opted out of […]

You guys! There is never a dull moment in the lives of parents who are out numbered. Kathleen and Kevin have their work cut out for them with these little ones!  Their house in no doubt filled with lots of love and chaos!          The Kubera’s really toughed it out for this session. […]

You guys! I was chatting the other day with some colleagues of mine. Our main topic was the fall weather. The terribly rainy days and the cold wind force us to reschedule. We had all agreed that having to cancel our scheduled portrait sessions is one of the hardest parts about being outdoor portrait photographers. […]

There are moments in life. The moments that are so significant that time seems to slow, stop even. Jordan and Michelle’s entire wedding day felt like several of these moments place into a jar to be tucked away forever.         These two were married under an oak tree on their personal property […]

    Sarah’s senior portraits started off on the outer harbor near a light house that Sarah holds dear. This light house has a stunning view of the city so I can see why she loves it there. Sarah isn’t a fussy senior, her hair flew wild and she didn’t feel the need to change […]

There is nothing I love more than driving along the side of back roads and finding a portrait location that I NEED to use. This location has been on my radar for a few years now and I am so happy that I finally got a chance to use it! What a dream it was. […]