Madelyn's Newborn Session {Brewster}

 I always love working with newborns but in this season I think it's been even better than normal.  I was able to meet Madelyn a couple weeks ago and she was the most adorable tiny girl.  My son, Roman took one look at her and said, "Tiny! Cute!" and that's basically the best way to describe her little personality!  I always say that I get my girl fix when I get to work with newborns and it's so true, since I have get to use all the sweet little headbands and wraps that I love!  I have been working with the Reyes family since Gracie was born and I have loved every session with them even more than the one before!  Gracie wasn't so sure about doing pictures with her sister but even though she was more excited to play, we still captured some of the sweetness that I know will only grow between these two sisters.

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!

Becker Family Fall Scenic Family Session {Brewster}

For two years I got to hang out with the youngest member of this family every weekday and it's safe to say we got to know each other pretty well. And because he is similar in age to Kamden and they were together all the time they became such good little buddies which continues even though we don't hang out quite as much now.  

The Becker family has been through a lot this year trying to figure out some health issues and even though I'm sure it's been frustrating and even scary, they are always the sweetest, most positive family!  When Amy shared that she wanted me to document this part of their story even though doing pictures wouldn't quite be the same as other years, I was thrilled because that's exactly why I do what I do.  Years can be hard, and situations can happen that you may not want to document but my goal is always to show the victory even if it's in the middle of the struggle.  I know that one day these pictures will be a way they can share even more of their impact with the world and share how the hard things have impacted the strength of their family.

So my encouragement to the rest of you is this, don't wait.  Just because you may not be exactly the place you want to be, or maybe you're waiting because you want to reach a goal or a place where you feel like your kids don't have bumps or bruises or a million other things.  All of those things are part of your story and regardless of if you have me document that or someone else, just do it!  I know you won't regret it in 50 years!

Milo's Newborn Session {Conconully}

I've been photographing newborns for several years now and I have to say that spring is my favorite time to capture them.  We aren't even usually outdoors but newborns just seem to fit with the idea of a new season of growth and birth.  This sweet little guy lives in an area near me that is known in the summer for camping and adventuring so it was no surprise that he has an adorable nursery with a woods and cabin type theme.  Not only did I get to hang out with Milo for a couple hours but the drive to his house was so gorgeous I almost hit the car in front of me... because I was so in awe of the flowering trees and wildflower covered hills.

Milo is the youngest of four adorable siblings and based on his easygoing temperament he is going to add to the mix so well!  He literally never cried the entire time I was there!  Every once in a while he would wake up and look at me like, "Who are you?" but as soon as that happened we would give him a little snack and back to work I would go.  Hanging out with this family was the highlight of my and my boys' week and we had so much fun getting to know the family and meet this special addition!