...girls rock.

a last minute BBQ with friends

led to an impromptu

photo shoot with my girls and their darling friend, miss R.

These darlings planned out their entire session= attire, props, location.

and they know it takes very little to rope their momma into getting her camera out =)

...I so wish I could

post all the pics but I've got some unbelievably slow 

internet these days- so this will have to do.

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Baby A | Phx newborn portraiture

Precious baby alert:

She is a long anticipated, abundantly loved baby girl.

She holds the record (or her momma does) in my photog biz for 

having a newborn session booked the furthest in advance

...one and a half+ years before she arrived into the world.

Yes, I told you she was "much anticipated"...

This little bundle of delight is perfect in every way.

She was certainly worth the wait.

My studio will be back up and running in the fall,

but for now, we found plenty of backdrops and spacious lighting for our session. 

"Before you were conceived
I wanted you
Before you were born
I loved you
Before you were here an hour
I would give my life for you

This is the miracle of life."

-maureen hawkins-

...playing catch up | Miss B.

...i'm in a constant state of "catching up" around here.

I do apologize for being behind in emails and questions.

I decided against posting the entire session of this beautiful senior, since I no longer offer senior portraiture in my services.  

However, mom booked her daughter's appointment over a year ago (when I was still offering them) and I was happy to finally meet Miss B!

Thanks for your patience as I transition my family into our new home!

Up next, a precious newborn that is sure to make your heart melt...

Baby C. | PHX newborn portraiture

...after a crazy few weeks i'm finally back to posting sessions!

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this session was a bit more challenging because I didn't have my studio available to shoot in.

However, that's what happens when my beautiful niece is born

 -right in the middle- 

of our family's big move!  

I'd just get baby C. settled down when one of the eleven children playing at our home would come tearing through the room.  

 :)

Look at this darling baby girl.

Bright eyes and tons of hair- I made her a hat, special for her session...

but when I saw her gorgeous head of hair, I couldn't bear to cover it up-even for a photo.

all the way down to her ten tiny toes- she's just perfect!

I love the softly peeling feet of newborns (yes I purposely don't edit that out - it's such a fleeting part of that brand new bundle).

I took baby C outside for a few last portraits with two of her sisters.

She loved the 82 degrees and the sound of children splashing in the pool.

I had the above sister as an "assistant" for the first part of our session-

yes, she is going to be a big helper for momma- for sure :)

-welcome to the world, sweet C-

so excited to watch you grow...

A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.
Eda J. Le Shan

The H. twins/birthday portraiture

Many will recognize these adorable twins' faces.

I've photographed them since they were newborns swaddled up in blankets.  Each year these sessions get easier.

Their mommy could not have dressed them cuter if she tried!

I adore the whimsical look of these colors with balloons to boot.

Add in jumbo lollipops,

bubbles,

and two beautiful children.

You can't go wrong.

What's funny is that typically Mr. W would give me a run for my money.

Not this year!

He smiled, posed, and melted me with his charm.

I adore Miss V's personality.

She's wise beyond her years and such a little momma,

bossing guiding her brother and flashing her beautiful smile for portraits.

Do they get cuter than these two?

I don't think so!

Happy 3rd Birthday to both of you.

It has been so wonderful to watch you grow.

"While we try to teach our children all about life,

our children teach us what life is all about".

author unknown.

Baby A | One year young.

Precious Girl.

Today is your birth day.

Your mommy has been soo patient waiting for your session to be edited (thank you M!).

It's easy to see how happy and adored you are.

Your family is head over heels for you, little darling.

Capturing that through portraiture is what I love to do!

Who do the cool kids call for their birthday portraits?

ha!  

couldn't resist something cute for that photo.

We had a lot of laughs, watching you play and babble.

Your personality, famous squishy smile and laughter draws a crowd.

There is not another like you, sweet birthday girl.

"all God's grace in one little face"

unknown.