2014: The Nieportes

Another wonderful family coming back for more pictures!  Mike, Amy, Jake, Lauren, and kindergartner Drew!  Mama Amy, was my son Charlie's speech therapist for two years while in pre-school. We clicked instantly as "Amys", moms, and just friends.  As she helped Charlie professionally on a weekly basis, and we are forever grateful, it is a pleasure to see her as a mom with her family.  

2014: The Moreman Boys

Another wonderful family that I met through school and friends!  Ryan and Scott....adorable brothers in third and kindergarten.

Mom Kellie is just the sweetest!  The family  moved to Ohio for Keith's job and have lived all over the U.S.A.  Happy to have them with us!  It was a pleasure getting to know you a little bit better!

2014: Dragos and Klemens families

So many beautiful pictures to choose from.   I went to high school with Kristine in the red scarf and her brother Chad in the striped shirt.  I have photographed Kristine's family in the past and was honored when they asked me to photograph the whole family as a surprise for her parents for a gift.

Chad and Heather have two daughters, Natalie and Meredith that are nothing but sweet.  Kristine and Jay have one daughter, Lucy, who is so friendly and is very athletic!

I just love all these smiling faces!

Holli: Class of 2015 Lake High School

HELLO Gorgeous!  Check out Miss Holli!  She's a S-E-N-I-O-R at Lake High School.   I have to say that this was one of my most favorite sessions of all times.  I suggested a few locations in her area, and she picked a great one, Congress Lake Country Club.  She had her mom Kelli had already scouted five individual locations on the property, matched each outfit she wanted to the location and had assistants for us.  It was a woeful experience and made my job super easy!   Congratulations Holli!

2014: The Clarks

We didn't have look far for a location with the Clark family.  They have a gorgeous property that was an easy answer.  Meet Will, Jennifer, Jaxon, and Lucas.  Jaxon and Lucas swim, take karate, ride bikes, 4-wheelers, they do it all!  And what a great relationship they have with each other.  Jaxon is in my daughter's class at school.  Lucas just started a new school himself this year and he says it's "awesome".  I loved spending time with Will and Jennifer, sneaking a peak at their family life.

2014: The Morton Family

Love when client have a theme.  The Morton family love Notre Dame.  So green was an easy choice! Little Brady attended preschool with my son, and "Mr." Scott is a 2nd grade teacher at our elementary school.   It's been great getting to know them and the fabulous Shelly!  Aren't they all stunning?

2014: The Pesevski family

I took four weeks off this summer to travel with my family. I thought it would be so hard to get back into the grove of things, but not with this adorable family.  They are wonderful friends and clients.  Bosco even did his job staying still and gave his puppy smile.

 Really, how cute is Milan?  I haven't seen him in 6 weeks and this 2.5 year old has changed once again. He's talking like crazy and acting like a big kid!

 When we were first scheduling this session months ago, we talked about a location.  I immediately said that we should take pictures at their home.  Gorgeous big yard, swing set, beautiful flowers.  They were hesitate, but so happy when we were actually shooting!  This is where they are comfortable, the kids know the space, and had fun with it.  AND it wasn't actually torture having their pictures taken!

 Sofia! The big FIRST grader!  So pretty, always happy, and so very polite!

 How fun are they?  Milan wasn't so sure about this, but finally cracked a smile.

 This family=love.