We first photographed this sweet family back in 2012, three weeks after they brought Henry home. Brett and I were both so moved by the love and emotions involved in that session, and it still remains a favorite of ours to this day.

We were completely booked last fall and not taking anymore sessions when I got an email from Brooke saying they were moving away. They wanted one last Ohio session! Of course there was no way we could turn them down.

Seeing how Henry had grown into a little mini-man just made our day. He was so loving and polite, even addressing Brett and I by name. It took everything in me to not just hug that little charmer the whole time! And Brooke and Doug….such amazing parents. What a beautifully tight knit bond they have created together.

Such a precious family.

The 52 Project

“A photo of each child, every week of 2014″

15 & 16-ish/52

Ok, ok…I must admit to having fallen off the wagon with my weekly portraits of the kids. These last couple weeks were just over-the-top packed with a variety of things, and the camera didn’t quite make it out like I had intended. Oh well. I’m not going to quit the project because of being a little off–just refocusing and jumping back on.

(1) We found five tiny kittens in our garden shed a couple weeks back. Gabe adores this one and lovingly named him “Hot Dog.”

(2) Brett’s 96 year old grandfather passed away, so we traveled down to his hometown in Tennessee for the funeral. We went out to visit his farm and think back fondly on him. We are so blessed that our kids had great-grandparents to know and learn from in their lives.

(3) Adin and Brett went to a special Cincinnati Red’s event where they could have photos taken with different players. Pictured is Adin, waiting for the players to enter the field.

(4) Although this photo is not in focus and Riah’s foot is cut off, I love the carefree emotion and mood of this technically imperfect shot. Grandpa would have loved to see his great-grandson’s pure joy for life.

(5) Our sweet girl, sitting on the fence of Grandpa’s cabin.

(6) Gabe helping Baba organizing brush and sticks from around our landscaping, and making a dinner side fire…

(7) Crack!

(8) Riah, helping breakdown the large sticks…

(9) What a gorgeous weekend it was in Cincy! Priya and her neighbor friend painted nails, played with kittens, and enjoyed a simple backyard spring day.