portraits

“The soul is healed by being with children.” - Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Three words that describe you - Grateful: I am so grateful for the times of beauty and grace in my life. I am also grateful for the awareness I am cultivating to notice and appreciate them. Hopeful: My hopes are high for my future, and that of my family and friends. Staying positive is such a powerful tool. Approachable: I love when people connect with me and share parts of themselves. What a gift!

"Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero."  ~Marc Brown

Mr. C now has a baby sister and wow does she dig him! His smiles and silliness makes her giggle and chatter back at him in such a sweet way. Darling Miss C (yes, they both are C's!)  truly adores her big brother! 

I have been photographing this family for the last three years and being able to watch their family grow has been such a privilege. Time certainly goes fast, everyone tells you that. Documenting their  milestones and the simple joys of life, like riding the swing at the park, is something that I do not take for granted. Each time a session like this ends, I just smile!

"When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses."  ~Joyce Brothers

After many years of photographing this family, their oldest will be off to college later this summer. We have had many great sessions full of laughter and smiles. It is so exciting to see kids I have gotten to know grow up to be great teens and now adults with so much ahead of them. Wishing Mr. S the best at college and Miss G continued success in High School!

I had the great fortune to spend time with Mr. Mason earlier this week. What a handsome boy with such great smiles - 

He sure knew how to melt my heart - and that of his Auntie, Mom, and Dad. His curls, blue blue eyes, and adorable smile - what a doll!