Teresa & German's Spring River Maternity Session {Brewster}

 I love any excuse to dress up and when I saw Teresa get out of the car I knew it was going to be the perfect night! When the reason to find a fancy dress is to celebrate a new baby getting ready to enter the world it's twice the excitement!  Teresa and German are preparing for a sweet little girl and we had the best night adventuring around by the water.  

I'm pretty sure I got way more excited than anyone else when I saw some pussy willow sprigs (at least that's what they looked like!) by the road and made Teresa jump down into the ditch to use them and just like I hoped they add some sparkly magic to the session.  Even though technically this may not actually be spring, we are pretty close so I'm going to count this as my first spring session. It perfectly fits the new life and soft colors that are so delightful after a winter of seemingly lifeless brown things.  And to top off the session I even convinced her to jump in the river...literally!  The sunset hours combined with water just may be the best combination.

The Reyes Family River Maternity Session {Brewster}

 Maternity sessions are so enjoyable for me and I love being able to celebrate the creation of new life that miraculously happens during pregnancy.  Since I'm also pregnant myself, I also know how hard it can feel to even want to do pictures sometimes because your body goes through quite a lot and those extra hormones can make it a struggle to feel great about yourself sometimes so when someone trusts me to capture that amazing time, my intent is always to help you see the incredibly beautiful way you should see yourself!

When Caley asked me to do this session with her little family I was thrilled since Gracie and I have been working together since she was a newborn!  Every time I get the chance to work with little ones another time it adds to their experience of what a photography session is like and also how much fun they can have.  She immediately took my hand when we got to the location and we were off!  Moments like that are when I know that I'm doing what I was created to do.  It's not just a job, it's my passion.

Juan and Caley have the most authentic smiles when they are with each other and easily laugh and chat together the whole time which I just love!  I think this mama is glowing!

Albertson Family Columbia River Session {Brewster}

Every once in awhile I actually get friends to believe me when I tell them how incredible the views are from the area I live in and when they are willing to make the trip (even if it means 4 hours round trip, like this family!) I always want to make sure they see the best!  I’ve known this family since Kyle and I started dating and when you have that much history together it makes a session so exciting because I know I can ask them to do crazy things and they don’t have much choice except to go for it!  Layton was not so sure I should stick them in the middle of sage brush but he went along with it anyways.  Not only is this the first time I’ve been able to document this family but this is the last session for them as a family of four which means it’s extra special.  I’m pretty sure Layton and Emersyn are best friends even if they may not be totally convinced of that fact yet… they had the sweetest interactions and I can always tell what siblings really think when it comes to their family pictures!

Johanson Family Maternity {Alta Lake}

This sweet session took place in a gorgeous park area close to where I live and the snow was probably 4 feet deep in some places!  This family is so genuine and enjoyable to work with.  Taylor and I were already friends from her two year old session, and I simply adore her expressions, her big blue eyes are the best! I can't wait to meet her sister once she makes her appearance!

Torkelson Maternity {Brewster}

Amie and Dakota are welcoming their first baby any day and I had the privilege of working with them just a few days ago.  When I was going over these I had a hard time deciding on my favorites because there were so many fun ones!  The colors in this session remind me a lot of fall even though it was February!  I've been able to document their family twice now and you can see their sweet summer session here.  One aspect I adore about this couple is that they are so lovey and full of expression!  I've known them since their high school days and it's always wonderful to see how much a couple changes and matures throughout the years.