I was in shock when they showed up at the lavender fields…amazing how less than a year and the kids seem all grown up. Kenzie is headed to college, Chase has facial hair and Maizy is no longer that little girl.
You guys!! Don’t blink!!!

I booked the fields, had the couple change their mind on location and so it opened up another evening in the lavender fields. To get some more people in, I offered mini sessions. Sometimes the words “mini session” aren’t as scary or overwhelming as “session”. Paula LOVES pictures but didn’t want the wrath of the family so it was win win for all! Paula gets updated family pictures and the family cooperates for a short amount of time! Woohooo!!

The truth is, ALL of my sessions are personalized!! We shoot for your goals so if your product goals are in line with a shorter session, or “mini session”, then that is what we will do!! Make sense?

I was so thankful to get the call that we would be updating the Kluksdal family portraits…even if it was a short session, we had fun and met their goals! I got to get caught up with them and their fun lives and laugh a lot…because when you are with Paula, you laugh A LOT!! I keep telling her she needs to blog! She has the funniest stories I have ever heard! She is always up for an adventure and always has fun! Her next big idea is being a bee keeper! Can’t wait!!!

Thank you Kluksdal family for being fun and willing when opportunity knocks!!

I have been lucky enough to photograph this family for about 12 years! Give or take a few years. What started off, and for many years, as a trade between Monica cleaning my house and me doing their family pictures every year has turned into a relationship I cherish. I have watched their kids grow up and I have watched them work very hard to make their dreams come true. I am truly so happy for them! They deserve only the best. They are kind, giving, patient and loving! Amazing humans!!

We were supposed to go to Oregon for family portraits in the tulip fields but with COVID we had to make a plan B. We hope to tip toe through the tulips next year. 🌷🌷🌷 Onto Plan B…they decided on the mountains and pine trees. That is exactly what we found. It was fun creating a family art wall for walls in their new home. We designed and ordered and when their home is ready, I will hang them. I can’t wait! I think I will be there an entire day to get all their portraits hung on their new walls. We have a few years to hang. 😉

Where would you love your family portrait taken? Do you have a special place you want to capture your family at?

“Daughter is in town from college, we just need a quick family shot.”
Anyone else need to sneak in that quick session? I mean, what are we learning from this pandemic? How important family is!! Right???!!! Am I right??!! As humans, it’s easy to take our closest people for granted! Are your family portraits updated?

Look at this beautiful family! This is an example of a “Mini Session” in the lavender fields!
The weather wasn’t very good for our first planned date and so I fit them in the lavender fields a few days later. It was perfect! Short and sweet! Got all the shots they wanted and a few more!
We laughed a lot and had a fun and peaceful evening! My favorite!!

Tomorrow is our last day at this little piece of heaven. Only two spots left!!

June 30
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Shaun and I met when our family moved to the North End and Shaun and I were helping in the kids classroom. Our youngest kiddos ran track and have been friends for years. My favorite is getting people that don’t think they photograph well and when they see their images they LOVE them! Insert, “I told you so”. 😉😉 Comment and let this family know how beautiful and happy they look! They are beautiful people, inside and out!

If you are reading this after the date and want family portraits in the lavender, please contact me for next years availability. We typically book the field the last week of June.

Have you heard of a “porch-trait”? This beautiful family has never had a professional family portrait taken. Their son was home from college and asked if I would be willing to do a “porch-trait” for them. Abso-freaking-lutely!!!

They live in Hidden Springs and if you have ever been there it is a beautiful little community! I had spotted this location in their neighborhood as I was driving to their home. When I arrived at their beautiful home, I asked if they wanted to go around the corner for more of an outdoor look since they are a very “outdoorsy” family or if they would prefer to stay in their yard or front porch? They were open to go around the corner to this beautiful little spot.

We spent about five minutes shooting and spent some time visiting at a recommended social distancing distance. It was so good to see them and visit!! Like so freaking good!!

Family “porch-traits” are so great for the families that have their college kids at home. I’m sure having the family together is super rare. We can update your family portrait in your front yard or some place close by. I seem to always find a beautiful spot with amazing lighting! We purposely planned for close to sunset to get a family shot. We added a few shots while we were at it but seriously didn’t get closer than 6′ and took maybe five minutes. There is no need to get closer than 6′! Other than I would have loved to hug!

The neighborhood was hopping. So many people out riding bikes, walking dogs and everyone was honoring social distancing. Same things I see on my street. It makes my heart so happy! Stay strong my friends!

Meet the wonderful Albin Family!

I have done senior portraits for them and now family portraits! It was rainy and wet and spring isn’t completely grown in yet so we played in the studio! New backdrop and all! Apparently the backdrop was perfect for their home decor! Can’t wait to see these on their walls!

The session started off as usual. You know, the boys acting bummed to have to take pictures, kind of mopey…then things turned around when we served them toasted bagels and orange juice! Score!! Moods changed quickly. I got cooperation and smiles all around! Bribery is great for pictures!

On this day was Mariah’s 18th birthday! What a fun way to celebrate and capture this memory! This milestone! The family relationships! They did so great with their outfits and you can see the love they have for one another.

Are you due for updated family portraits? With the way things are going right now, I assume your family is together and have a little extra time on your hands. Let’s update your family portraits!