Sneak Peak:: Cade’s Infant Session
Sep/100
Back in June I was contacted by Summer about an infant portrait session for her baby due in September. Summer and I had attended Shasta High years ago (I’m not saying exactly how many years!!) and it was great to hear from her again. Well, last Friday I received an email that she and her husband welcomed their sweet little boy earlier that week and were ready for their first portraits as a family. I was invited to Cade’s house to capture his infant portraits at seven days old! (Have I mentioned how much I love being able to photograph infants while they’re so tiny?!) This little man is such a sweetie- he just loved being swaddled and snuggled! And it was so great to catch up with an old friend and meet her husband- they are such a fabulous couple and amazing parents!! More images will follow but I wanted to get just a couple up for his parents to enjoy!
My Loves- Myra and Liam:: Children Portraits
Sep/100
There’s something amazing about being an Auntie. Yes, your love for your own children is greater than any depths known to man. But there’s something special about the love for your niece or nephew. Maybe it’s ’cause you’re the one that gets to spoil them like crazy… “You want another bite of cake? Ok.” Maybe it’s how they remind you of you and your sister playing as kids. Maybe it’s because you’re not the one that is primarily responsible for their discipline. 
Nonetheless, it is a sweet love. And when your niece and nephew are as stinking cute as mine… well, that’s icing on the cake! Myra turned three just last week and Liam celebrated his first birthday early July so my sister and I headed to the park early Monday morning to capture a few portraits of the two of them. I love these two so very much! Check out these pictures and I think you will too… just maybe not as much as their Auntie. That’s nearly impossible.
My sister had these angel wings to bring along for play and Myra LOVED them!
Sweet little angel.
This would be her “princess look” 
My beautiful sister and Liam- this was the point when the big red fire engine pulled into the park. He was super interested in that!
“Patty-cake”
This one is probably my favorite- this is what he does when my sister asks him to show us his muscles!! Isn’t he the best?!
Even he knows he’s cute!
I loved the lighting on this one.
A dirty little boy who had great fun at the park!
Summertime Ceremony:: Brandon + Jessica
Aug/100
Earlier this month I was privileged to be a second photographer at Brandon and Jessica’s wedding with my friend, Erin Claassen. It was fun! Being a second shooter allows for a different opportunity, different angles, and a whole lot less stress! Brandon and Jessica had a fabulous ceremony and reception at their family’s Cottonwood home. Though it was a warm summer afternoon, the day went beautifully! I especially loved getting to sneak back into the empty field during the reception and capture some beautiful portraits of the bride and groom!!
Brandon and Jessica- congratulations to you both! May you both be greatly blessed in your marriage.
I love this shot of the two of them- you know that not only are they in love but they are best friends as well.
What started out all sweet…
…got a little messy!!
Cleaning up from the fun!!
After the bride and groom cleaned up from the food fight, we slipped away from the party for a bit to capture some stunning portraits…
Jessica rocked it here! She is gorgeous!
Want to see more? Go visit Erin’s blog to see more of this beautiful couple.