shawn + katelynn

I've known these two since high school, so capturing their wedding day was effortless and personal. I love the modern vibe that the art gallery provided. Katelynn said " It was a really heartwarming feeling to see so many of our friends and family come together to make our wedding day perfect. It was at an art gallery that I've shown at, and we have spent endless hours installing my work there. I loved the days leading up to the wedding having everyone sleeping at our house, going to one of our usual restaurants for dinner and drinks on the patio, anxiously getting things ready the day of... it was wonderful and I wouldn't have had it any other way."

Their ceremony was so authentic and true to their characters that I had to shoot through tears.  Here's some snippets of their vows, just to share some feels.

"Shawn, every day with you is like getting a hug and a high five. You're my best friend, my biggest fan, my rock, and my heart. I promise to support you as you have supported me, to allow us to grow independently while weaving ourselves together. I promise to love you unconditionally, as you have loved me."

"Katelynn, you are truly the perfect partner for me to spend my life with, you are the reason that I strive to improve myself daily, be it on a personal level or on a professional level, you have helped me become a better, stronger, and more ambitious person and I am incredibly thankful that you have chosen me as the person you will spend the rest of your life with. I promise to do all that I can to ensure that I see you smile every day, whether we be together or apart."

palmer family

"Molly's kind, easy presence made us feel comfortable, allowing her to capture a very ordinary Saturday morning for our family. I love that we have beautiful documentation of Caroline's extreme love of puffy tacos." -Ashley Palmer

The Palmer's little family tradition is to go to the farmer's market every Saturday to have tacos and dance to local music. And WOW wait until you see how much Caroline likes those tacos. I love how the Palmer's answered my question "what do you do as a family?" with such a fun tradition. I truly think it makes all the difference.
I absolutely loved capturing the Palmers in their natural routine. It's so authentic and makes these photos just that much more valueable.

Plus, Caroline is just a little doll baby in the most literal definition of that phrase. Just look at the sweetness that shines through. 

tenleigh turns one

I have had the pleasure of having Tenleigh's parents and their families as clients for years. But I hadn't met Miss Tenleigh until this session and WOW. She is a light. The sillest, giggliest, sweetest little thing. I love this age when babies are curious about everything and have a budding little sense of humor. This session was so fun and honestly, Tenleigh just made me job easy.

Plus I can totally relate to her estastic reaction to cake. 

josh & john-paul

"How happy I am to know you. How lucky to have you to hold. How perfectly perfect to run alongside you and to watch as your story unfolds." -Dallas Clayton

My husband had Josh as a teacher in high school and we have always looked up to him. Now he's engaged to his longtime love and we are over the moon happy for them. I knew I wanted this session to be cozy and full of bliss. But I had no idea how perfect of a time we would have! John-Paul is as in love with plants as we are, so taking them to a greenhouse was GENIUS. Eyes just lit up. It was so fun to watch them both delve into childlike wonder and then into blissful contentment with one another. I am so grateful to be around for this season of life for so many couples and to capture this easy quiet of people who are so content with one another. 

matt & makenzi anniversary session

I filmed Makenzi & Matt's wedding two years ago, and since that October, I have gotten to see them each October since. I think sessions with return clients are my favorite type of session ever because they just get more comfortable with me each time. Therefore, that much better at ignoring me and truly being themselves together. I love being ignored at a session. I love people falling into their own pattern and being truly into their people. This genuine connection makes me love my work (and my clients) more. And makes me prouder to send the session out because it's like "look how beautiful you are when you're aren't paying attention", "look how much you love each other!" Matt & Makenzi make my creativity soar and my heart happy each October I get to see them. Their peaceful joy is a beautiful, beautiful thing.

"How beautiful to find a heart that loves you, without asking for anything, but to be okay." -Khalil Gibran

abigail is 4!

I've photographed Miss Abigail since birth and, oh my, can she WORK the camera. And she keeps getting more fun every year.

For this four year session, her momma thought of having a little tea party. I love how this shoot was just like a regular day playing with her parents while I was a fly on the wall. (though I was served some delicious tea at one point) Abigail has a tender heart and is full of joy, joy, joy. Watching her giggles spread to her parents and light everyone up is incredible. The light hearted and silly nature of a four year old is contagious and beautiful. I love getting to spread happy to you guys through the screen. 

alder & rowan

TWO THINGS-
1. The twin-love is super strong here. Two babies at once, to cuddle together and accidentally hold hands, is a photographer's DREAM. 
2. The in-home session love is even stronger here. Kendall and Jesse and their ease in front of the camera and thier apartment FULL of light is a photographer's DREAM.


Needless to say this session was a dream for me. So much sleepy sweetness. So much dreamy light. So many newborns. (two is a lot okay.) So much happy. I hope you enjoy the little film of Alder and Rowan hangin' out together. I can't wait to see what antics happen as these boys grow up together. It will only get cuter.

tatum: natural session

"Joy is the best makeup." -Anne Lamott
Tatum came to me with this concept of a makeup free session. Just to feel confident in her own skin and inspire others to feel the same. I so admire the vulnerability in these images. There's a rawness that we were both hoping to achieve but didn't know exactly how it would happen. I am so happy to say that the creative magic came through and these are better than I imagined. The perfect balance of beauty and rawness. The perfect image of a girl comfortable with herself.