Landon: 8 months!

I am so excited, it has finally come to the point in my business where my past brides

are taking the next big step in their lives, beginning a family!!!

When Robyn & Jeremy called me to get the first photos with them and their 8 mo. old son, Landon, I was so anxious to reunite with them after 2 years and meet the new little addition! It was so exciting to be such a special part of their lives by documenting their wedding day, I am now honored to be able to capture the bond they share as a family.

FIRST time exploring sand, he LOVED it and did so well NOT eating it! :)

Some of my favorite portraits of Robyn from their wedding day back in November of '07!

Maternity Shoot: Welcome baby Christian!!!

The day after returning from my trip, I was awakened by a call from Mike, Alisha's in labor and they just broke her water! I packed up my things and headed to the hospital, what an amazing experience! We cried, we laughed, we said "awwww" about a thousand times...baby Christian was born healthy and content as ever (besides the first photo). :)

Anthony was so excited for his new baby brother! He had his "chore list" all ready made out!

Congratulations - What a blessing!!!

Home Sweet Home

I'm back from Michigan! Home sweet home! I had to step out of CA to take a quick vacation & visit the family, but of course, can't leave the camera behind!


One of my favorite candids, I feel like it really captures Jacob, the youngest...


Tristyn, Hunter & Jacob, my crazy but precious little niece and nephews!







Oh Mama bear!!! I LOVE this pretty lil lady, an amazing woman. The strongest and most inspirational woman i've ever met, we shared tons of laughs, tears & memories this trip. I can say this one has been the most rewarding trip i've taken in a while and I realize how much i miss my family & how much they mean to me, they are my everything. Thank you for all your support and love, LOVE YOU!

Below is my nervous smile as i'm trying not to freak out while my 10 year old niece uses my camera!!! The best part is that she said she wants to be a professional "Photo...Grapher" when she grows up, just like me, she's so cute & off to a good start! :)



My brother is one determined, unique and strong individual. We have the type of relationship where we can just sit around for hours and not say a word, yet feel closer. Cory has been through more tradgedies than any 30 year should have to face. He stays strong and strives to become a better person as each day passes. He recently got engaged to a wonderful little lady, Congratulations brother, on everything!!! I am so excited to see the wonderful things God rewards you with this year.
I also headed to downtown Kalamazoo to get Senior portraits of my step-brother, Evan. I can't believe he's already a SENIOR!!! I feel like i've only been gone a couple years and i've almost been out here in CA for FIVE years! Time flies when you're having fun! :)





AND then my new little friend, Preston ( a friend's son). He was my little buddy while hanging out in Martin and kept me busy for sure while capturing some fun shots!


I had to let him try on my stylin' bug eyes!




...this creek was a perfect backdrop...


Preggie shots with the beautiful Dawn- her 3rd child due in TWO weeks!!! She was up for anything, even roaming through the fields of Marshall, showing off her belly, can't wait to see the little one SOON!



The twins giving little brother hugs!



...and the shot i was obsessed with getting, woohoo! Thank you Dawn for trusting me with this vision!







Thank you all for your patience on my response time while i was takin' a breather!

I'm recharged and ready to go - more posts soon! :)