LorieChambless

Ellis; Family

2010-11-11T07:39:00.000-08:00

There is nothing sweeter than watching a family grow, and being a (small) part of their journey.

Dodgin; Family

2010-11-08T06:17:00.000-08:00

Little Madelyn won me over. Seriously, that girl is all kinds of adorable. :)

Unruh; Family

2010-11-04T07:04:00.000-07:00

Such a gorgeous family and such a gorgeous day!

Thompson; Family

2010-11-01T14:58:00.000-07:00

I have beautiful friends.

I adore this picture.

Aubrey Paige, you are adorable. You are the very definition of precocious. And I love that about you.

Juliet Noelle, I don't think I've ever seen a baby with a bigger smile. You are all sweetness.

Is it weird that I love that she's picking her nose? Cause I do. And I am. Weird.

Love you guys. Even you Justin ;)

Saiki; Family

2010-10-12T20:27:00.000-07:00

The curls! The eyes! Little Kate stole my heart.

Ogden; Family

2010-09-20T23:33:00.000-07:00

My good friends youngest turned one, so celebratory first birthday pictures were absolutely necessary. It was hot. There were lots of cobwebs and spiders and dust and grime, but we had fun, even if there were some melt downs here and there. Thanks Phil and Jenny and Ryan and happy birthday Jack!

Ada Lee; Portraits

2010-09-18T21:54:00.000-07:00

My darling niece turned one! Gosh do I just want to eat those cheeks.

Love you Ada Pie!

Baby Miles; Brand New

2010-07-11T23:34:00.000-07:00

I love celebrating with my friends as someone new is welcomed into their lives. Congrats Scott and Katy! Miles is just delicious.

Ben & Amber; Married!

2010-07-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

I love it when you can tell how excited a bride and groom are to get married. And not just to get married, but to be married. Amber and Ben's joy was contagious. You guys were awesome!

Pretty appropriate for a teacher to get ready in the Sunday school room, don't you think?

Rob & Emily; Married!

2010-06-10T21:39:00.000-07:00

I thought I loved Rob & Emily before, but after their wedding I love them even more! And they seriously have the best friends ever.

And then the party really started. I've never posted this many party pictures. I don't think I've ever taken as many party pictures as I did. What can I say, New York was in the house and New York knows how to party.

And who can beat a dancing Granny?

And because there is nothing better than Christmas in June...

Rob & Emily, I wish you all the best! And now I'm aching to visit New York again...=)

Robert & Ofelia; Married!

2010-06-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

Robert & Ofelia had a beautiful wedding a few weeks ago, surrounded by their big crazy family. It was such a gorgeous day and the rain held out until the party was done. Congrats you guys!

During the toasts, we caught some of the grand kids reenacting...so so so cute.

As they began their first dance, their kids swarmed around them and covered the dance floor with an impromptu bubble shower.

My lovely second shooter Casey, captured this of me. I think I need to come up with a better dance face.

Radu & Sarah; Engaged

2010-06-04T13:40:00.000-07:00

My beautiful cousin is getting married! So forgive the amount of pictures, what can I say I'm SO excited for her and him and for this wedding!

Love this series...

Fowler; Family

2010-05-20T22:26:00.000-07:00

Warning: Cute family alert. ADORABLE, I tell you.

a bit of lady bug hunting.

that shade of red is awesome on you Ben.

Jacob & Avery; Family

2010-05-17T22:35:00.000-07:00

These kiddos are ADORABLE. I will attempt to keep all my gushing to a minimum, but I can't make any promises.

I just wanna give her belly some raspberries...

A cute boy AND a red front door? Be still my heart.

ADORE him. Seriously, just adore.

I think this look is the "are we done yet mom?" look.

And congratulations Jacob, you are officially the first boy to ever kick me in the face. You should be proud. =)

Robert & Ofelia; Engaged

2010-05-14T22:11:00.001-07:00

Robert and Ofelia are getting married it TWO weeks! So looking forward to it!

and we wrapped it up with a little mustache fun.

Zachary; Brand New

2010-05-07T23:41:00.000-07:00

I adore witnessing the transformation of two people into a family. Congrats Zach and Nicole! Your little guy is amazing.

Class of 2010; Portraits

2010-05-03T23:39:00.000-07:00

Seriously? 2010? Am I really that old? Don't answer that.

Meet Darren: Ivy League bound, future politician.

And Corey: Future Veterinarian.

Katie: Future teacher.

Kyle: Future coach.

Ashley: Future nurse.

Congrats to you all!

Rob & Emily; Engaged

2010-04-30T17:47:00.001-07:00

Rob really loves Emily. Emily really loves Rob. And I really love them both.

Joel & Katie; Engaged

2010-03-31T20:37:00.000-07:00

Joel and Katie's engagement session stunk. Literally. An old dairy and an onion patch did not make for pleasant smells, but they made for a lot of fun. And we ended pretty sweet.

Yup, I have to wait until NEXT YEAR to shoot their wedding.

I really should have seen it coming...

Zach & Nicole & baby boy; Expecting

2010-03-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

Zach & Nicole were adorable! Baby boy is coming soon and I'm dying to meet him!

Amber & Ben; Engaged

2010-03-22T20:58:00.000-07:00

If you need directions don't ask Amber or Ben. But we sure had fun taking the loooong route.

Sarah & Ritchie; Engaged

2010-03-02T21:26:00.000-08:00

She told me two years ago that she'd call me when he popped the question. Sarah and Ritchie were completely worth the wait. I can't wait for their wedding this fall!

Anderson; Expecting

2010-02-22T19:06:00.000-08:00

Baby Anderson should be here any day! I'm crossing my fingers Jenn that the full moon this weekend does the trick ;)

Ashley & Brandon; Married! A Sneak Peak

2010-01-23T18:47:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was all kinds of awesome. Seriously, seriously awesome.

Jose & Jenny; Married! A Sneak Peak

2009-12-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

Pretty much a perfect way to spend the day after Christmas.

Much more to come!

Reid & Co; Family

2009-11-23T20:19:00.000-08:00

There's nothing I love more than spending a beautiful afternoon roaming around downtown with an awesome family. Reid and his trucks (and his parents) did not disappoint.

Then we chased the light into the riverbed...can't beat that gorgeous end-of-the-day sunlight.

Jose & Jenny; Engaged

2009-11-18T10:09:00.000-08:00

Jose & Jenny are ADORABLE. Talk about making my job easy. I can't wait for their wedding next month!

There was some serious trash talking going on...

But all was forgiven and forgotten pretty quick.

Dyson; Family

2009-11-16T07:42:00.000-08:00

It's an honor to watch and capture families as they grow through the years. Beau & Natalie were my very first wedding years ago. Drew was barely two. And now he's a full energy, melt you in a minute, 5 year old. And his baby sister Gracie can charm the pants of anybody.

Absolutely precious.

And Drew...oh man he kills me.

No prompting or anything. This is just 100% ham.

Charlie & Co; Family

2009-11-14T06:34:00.000-08:00

Brian and Paula and Charlie are just about as cute as they can be. Enjoy!

Ford; Family

2009-11-12T22:10:00.001-08:00

Blame it on just having a second son, but I have a soft spot for active, funny, quirky little boys. And this family of mini men did not disappoint.

Nothing like boys and their weaponry.

As parents of little boys, this is what their lives feel like at times. An absolute blur.

"Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting..."

Thanks guys! I had so much fun with you!

Update

2009-10-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

Well in case you haven't heard our family has grown in the last month. We welcomed a beautiful baby boy the end of September and because of this I'm taking October off. So forgive my lack of blogging, or if I don't respond to your emails the same day you send them.

But November is booking up quick for family portraits, so email me to reserve your date today!

Ed & Autumn; Portraits

2009-09-25T08:15:00.000-07:00

I met Ed & Autumn almost two years ago when I took pictures for their extended family. They were in town for vacation and asked me to do a family session for them and their fur children and I was more than happy to oblige.

Parker; Brand New

2009-09-22T21:38:00.000-07:00

I've just met a new hero.

Just picture it. You're 8 months pregnant. Your husband is away (out of state!) on business. And your water breaks. In the middle of the night. You don't have any family in town and none of your friends will answer their phones because it's in the middle of the night. So what's a girl to do? Drive yourself to the hospital. And meet your doula for the first time because your original doula had to cancel on you. Jenny said the nurses kept saying "why are you laughing your husband is in Texas?" To which she replied, " I can either laugh or cry".

Seriously. Jenny is my hero.
And baby Parker melts my heart. All 5 pounds of him.

Lola was way more interested in me than little Parker.

Marc & Shannon; Married! A Sneak Peak

2009-08-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was oh-so-hot, but oh-so-beautiful!
Here's a little sneak peak to whet your appetite.

Marc & Shannon; Engaged

2009-08-25T15:46:00.000-07:00

Marc & Shannon are getting married this weekend in beautiful (but oh so Hot) Paso Robles and I could not be more excited. (Although I'm not too sure I'm excited about the triple digit forecast. UGH!) Earlier this spring we drove up into the foothills above Coalinga on Marc's family's land and shot their engagement session. It was beautiful!

Enjoy!

Ronk; Family

2009-08-24T07:30:00.000-07:00

Oh how I loved this family. Maybe it was because the boys were so stinking hilarious. Maybe it's because little girls with blonde hair steal my heart. Maybe because the dynamic of three boys and a girl make me think of what my parents-in-law endured 30 years ago. Maybe it's because they were just so perfectly imperfect.

Whatever the reason I ADORED this session. It's was hot and sticky and the bugs were unceasing (I had bites for DAYS) but oh it was worth it.

Thanks guys! It was SUCH a fun evening with you!

Jacob had me cracking up the whole time!

I usually do a lot more black and white, but something about the blue and green and the amazing light...loved it!

High school sweet hearts, married ten years, four kids later and still going strong. What a blessing.

My favorites of day. Riley was KILLING me. And so was the light. Who knew weeds could be so beautiful?

I love a girl who can hold her own, and let me tell you, this was not the only time that Riley dog piled her big brothers.

And what's a session without a little jumping?

I told you, perfectly imperfect...

Justin & Jessica; Married!

2009-08-22T19:22:00.000-07:00

You may remember Justin and Jessica from their engagement session. I was so excited for their wedding and it did not disappoint. Their ceremony and reception was at the beautiful Hidden Creek Lodge in beautiful Lake Arrowhead. What a wedding! Half the guests and Justin have Celiac disease and Jessica herself is lactose intolerant. So the entire menu was gluten free. The flowers froze over night. It was HOT during their ceremony, you know, right when the guests had to sit in the direct sunlight. But the love that Justin and Jessica share over shadowed all and any hiccups that might have arisen. I love watching a couple thoroughly enjoying their wedding day, and realizing that it's not about the perfect day, but about joining their lives and pledging themselves to each other. And that, in itself, made this day perfect.

Justin and Jessica decided to have a "first look" and I adored watching Jessica become overwhelmed with emotion waiting for her groom.

The men were trying to work it...

The girls were just having fun!

But we all laughed a LOT.

I love it when I capture the grooms expression as his bride walks down the aisle. Justin was attempting to keep a stiff upper lip, but up close he had tears in his eyes. ;)

I'll admit it. I cried through their personal vows. They were so beautiful and heartfelt.

And then all of a sudden the light through the trees was CRAZY awesome.

It didn't take long for their wedding party to get the party started...

But then the sun set behind the trees and the night came to close.

The whole day from beginning to end was an absolute ball.
Thanks Justin and Jessica! We love you!
(and yes, we really are that attractive.)

And a special shout out to my bro! I love shooting with you!

Kara; Portraits

2009-08-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Kara and I (and her step mom) hung out all over Morro Bay a few weeks back. There was bird poop, Chinese fire drills and quite a few wrong turns. Oh yeah, and pictures. We took a lot of those too. But mostly we had a ball.

Thanks Kara! Good luck on your senior year!

Work it Kara...Work it!

My favorites of the day...

Awaiting #4; Expecting

2009-08-17T13:38:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law is currently in the hospital waiting for her fourth baby to arrive, and I'm aching to go and meet my niece! But until it's time, I'm posting their maternity pictures from last week. Enjoy!

Ella my first ever niece. She still holds quite a chunk of my heart.

Then Tess came along and melted me to my core. Seriously, such a charmer.

After two girls who knew this little man named Grady would come along and kill me. His red curls, his blue eyes. Swoon!

But this post is suppose to be about baby girl number 3, with a name yet to be determined.

Isn't my sister just the most beautiful pregnant woman ever? She doesn't just glow, she radiates.

Come on baby girl! Your auntie is dying to meet you!

Kylie, Ben & Co; Family

2009-08-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

Meet sweet Ben...

And his spunky sister Kylie.

They are pretty much adorable.

This series just cracked me up.

They're pretty much hilarious.

I absolutely adore it when kids are themselves in front of the camera. It's a joy to capture they're little personalities and not just poses.

And it helps when they have beautiful photogenic parents as well.

Put that together and you get one FUN session.

And when it's 105 degrees and the kids were this cooperative, there's nothing like ending the session in the pool!

Thanks guys! Despite the heat, it was so much fun with you!

Sarah; Portraits

2009-07-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

Her music filled the alley, causing parking attendants and walkers-by to stop and stare. She closed her eyes and furrowed her brow, not with concentration but with emotion. It doesn't just come from her instrument, no. Her music comes from her soul. She plays as though it comes directly from her heart. She plays with passion. A passion that has brought her to this place in her life, 23 years after she first picked up the violin. Watching her was like watching some one worship. They say some musicians are made and some are born. This beautiful woman and my dear cousin was created for this purpose. To fill this world with music. And what an honor to receive a private concert as well as the chance to capture someone so inspiring.

Justin & Jessica; Engaged

2009-07-13T20:50:00.000-07:00

There's a building at the outskirts of town that has been calling my name for months. It looked like it might require some trespassing and so I put it in my pocket and waited for someone as adventurous as I.

Enter Justin and Jessica. I've known Justin since we were toddlers. His annual family Christmas cards are always atop some cliff or mountain range, often with their bikes in tow. Jessica is learning. =) They have a simple sweet relationship, one of trust and love and dependence and friendship. They were game for trespassing and a little off-roading. The weather was perfect and we only finally ended our session when the sun went down. It was perfection, even if we were nearly attacked by a barn owl.

Love you guys!

And thanks to my brother for tagging along and second shooting!

Zervis; Family

2009-06-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

It was a gloriously beautiful day out in Montana De Oro. The sun warmed us, the wind kept us comfortable. It was a perfectly lovely day with my good friends the Zervis'.

They were a third of the way through their vacation with Grandma & Grandpa.

I can not believe how big Basil and Julia have gotten.

And well, Helena is just the resident heart stealer.

"Beautiful! Gorgeous! Wish you were here!" (name that movie)

Then it was down to the tide pools for some fun.

I was blessed enough to have my uber cute assistant along for the ride, love you honey!

Gatlin; Family

2009-06-02T09:08:00.000-07:00

I have wanted to use my membership to the Kern County Museum (Pioneer Village) for a family session all year and finally got the opportunity with Don and Dora and their family. The museum has endless amounts of photo opportunities and we took advantage of them all.

It was a hot day, the guys complained (as guys usually do), the toddler wanted to do his own thing (as toddlers usually do) and the ladies looked fabulous, cause you know, that's what ladies do.

They are quite the doting grandparents to little Sam.

Seriously, could his puppy dog eyes be any more adorable??

Sam pretty much has Uncle Jerry wrapped around his little finger.

A little fish-eye fun.

And let's not forget the love birds.

Thanks guys! It was a fun (and hot!) afternoon with you!

Clayton; Celebration Session

2009-05-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

Some dear old friends of mine invited me to capture the very important first birthday party of their adorable little monkey Clayton. It was quite the party with food and games and monkeys galore!

Seriously, cutest cake ever! There was a mini monkey for Clayton and a big monkey for the adults to share. They were made by the oh so talented Heather over at H's Cakes.

What's a party without some face painting?

Clayton got to practice walking with the help of grandma, and played with daddy...

and the he even got to play in the sand box and go on the swing!

But on to the very important part of eating the cake!

Happy Birthday dear Clayton! Thank you for letting me share in your special day!

Maliha; Portraits

2009-05-14T12:47:00.000-07:00

Another stunning senior. I spent a lovely afternoon with Maliha and her mother, talking all about academics and future plans. She's on her way to Berkley as a pre-med student but isn't sure if that's exactly what she wants to do. Spoken like a true senior. The count down is on and with only a handful of days left, I pray you enjoy these last simple days as a high school student Maliha, they'll be over and gone before you know it.

Seriously with those eyes! Sheesh!

Isn't she just radiant?

I wish you all the luck in the world Maliha and am so excited for the adventure you're embarking on.

Davi's Fourth; Expecting

2009-04-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you mix one happy-go-lucky leader of the pack, with a sleep resistant middle child, and a gone-in-a-second toddler with another wee one due any minute?

You get the daily, blessed, chaotic lives of the increasingly famous little Band of Brothers, who just happens to be some of my best friends. I was beyond honored to capture their family right as they entered into a completely new phase of their lives. It was a fabulous evening and we could not have ordered a more gorgeous sunset. And in true Davi form, this session would not have been complete had she not, at the last minute, whipped up coordinating shirts for her boys. Ridiculously cute I tell you.

While John doesn't always get a whole lot of play on the blog, he is most definitely the back bone of this darling family. He is Davi's steadfast support and encourager and they make an amazing team.

and coming next week, the newest member of the band! And I can't wait!

Bussell; Family

2009-04-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

Well okay, technically they're not my family. But spending hundreds of night under their roof, eating their food, working their farm, and wearing their clothes qualifies me as one of them right? That's what I thought.

I first met Bekah when we were little girls. How old I'm not quite sure. I have distinct memories of her at summer camp in third grade. But our friendship truly began in junior high. Somehow we survived the tumultuous years and made it to high school as Best Friends. We were two peas in a pod. Getting in to trouble, stirring up trouble, causing trouble and having a ball all along. It wasn't always perfect, but somehow we came out the other side as life long kindred friends. She will always be my best friend.

It was an honor to capture her entire family last weekend. They are one big, loud family that I thought for sure some day I would be a part of. With three brothers I had good odds right? Well God had other plans. And just because I don't share their name doesn't mean I'm not one of them. They even demanded I be in some of the pictures. Yes, I have one of those to share.

So without further ado, here is my beloved family.

We don't have any fun...

The grandkiddies.

My surrogate parents...

My older sister and her (ehem)beautiful family...

The new parents...

The newlweds...

The studly senior... (seriously, how is it possible that he is a senior in high school?! HOW?!)

and finally my beautiful Bekah and her doting husband and darling daughters, one of which my son has no choice but to marry.

the boys were silly, as boys tend to be...

but don't let them fool you, they can work it with the best of them.

And the girls? Well, we mostly laughed. A Lot.

I love each and every one of you more than you know. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being one of you.

Rimstead; Family

2009-04-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

Meet Grace...

and John Mark...

and Joshua.

Oh yeah, and their parents were there too.

And we explored...

and took pictures...

And then celebrated with suckers. Because nothing says awesome pictures like blue raspberry suckers.

Thanks guys! I had so much fun with you all!

Sarah; Portraits

2009-04-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

Oh my sweet Sarah.

I have loved watching this girl grow up these last few years, handling the stress and drama of high school with class and grace. I wish I would have been as intelligent and meek as she has been. And lets be honest, I would have killed for her wardrobe.

I am so proud of you Sarah and am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for you!

Lots of cute children; Portraits

2009-04-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a sprinkling of some ADORABLE kids of some of my friends.
I just love all these spring time photo sessions!

Nathan & Jonathan; Family

2009-03-31T14:46:00.000-07:00

Nathan and Jonathan....Nathan and Jonathan...over and over in my head. I was determined. These are my nephews (well cousins technically) after all, and I was determined to know them. Not just refer to them as the twins or the boys, but be able to decipher Nathan from Jonathan. It wasn't easy. Still isn't. As I was editing I would test myself...okay, this is Nathan, no wait...I think it's Jonathan. I finally called my aunt. She let me in on the "secret" to tell them apart. See if you can figure it out.

big sister Claire tagged along for the fun...

Nathan & Jonathan

Nathan & Jonathan

Can you figure it out???

Bradfield; Expecting

2009-03-27T21:13:00.001-07:00

The thing about Emily is that she can make me pee my pants laughing....

...is that it's completely 100% her fault that I am now a country music fan....

...is that she helped me survive the high's and low's of high school...

...is that she has lived in the same town her entire life and still has to ask directions to get home....

...is that she says the dumbest things, and has no problem laughing at herself...

...is that I've never known anyone who has wanted this more....

...is that she's going to be a fantastic mom...

...is that I would never have guessed here we would be, almost a decade later, experiencing pregnancy together.

Eric and Emily, I am so incredibly excited for you guys and can't wait to meet little Carson!

Jeremiah; Brand New

2009-01-29T09:31:00.000-08:00

Otherwise known as the post with a thousand squishy baby faces.
And I died over each one.

I loved spending the day with you Jeremiah! You are absolutely precious!

Chinalyn; Portraits

2009-01-17T22:22:00.000-08:00

Chinalyn is the little sister of one of my good friends. She drove down to spend the afternoon tromping through the weeds and muck that one might find on a photo excursion with me. She was a trooper too. It was not a very warm day, yet she smiled and posed and played along like a pro.

I was sort of obsessed with her boots...

Her little sister Alyssa tagged along for the shoot, so we had to take a sister picture...
These girls were WORKING it, let me tell you.

China you're beautiful! Thank you for spending the afternoon with me. Good luck to you as you graduate this spring!
Wow, class of 09, I feel old...

17 weeks; Expecting

2008-12-16T22:09:00.000-08:00

My dear friend Davi is expecting baby number four in the spring, and in an effort to break all stereotypes of fourth children getting the shaft in the documentation department, I twisted her arm (okay not really) and she her brood of boys (and my wee one) went on a photog adventure today. It was short lived but perfect. The recent rained has turned our valley into one giant mud puddle, and our boys were all too excited to partake in it.

Expect several more installments in the months to come...

It's not every day it's this beautiful...

Kaiden & Co; Family

2008-12-11T22:58:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful family! I met Tracy and Wendy and little Kaiden this past spring. We had a ball playing in the almond orchards. It is such a short time frame that the orchards in this valley look like that and we took full advantage of it.

This fall we met back up for a romp in the leaves and bird watching aplenty.
Good times were had by all! I am so blessed to know this beautiful family.

Amazing what 10 months can do...

The cutest of interruptions...

Hudson & Co; Family

2008-12-10T10:52:00.000-08:00

If you're not saying "awwww!" right now then check your pulse. =) Hudson is just the melter of all hearts!
His big blue eyes, his sweet curls, his perfect row of little baby teeth. Ugh, I'm swooning all over again!
We had a fun afternoon together, and although I'm sure I made his dad uncomfortable from time to time,
("What? You want me to lay on the ground?!") the end result was well worth it.

Thanks Jason, Amy and Hudson! Love you guys! And Jason, do you have any more cookies?

Although he still prefers to have a hand to hold, he did show us some of his steps!

I was so obsessed with this sewer drain. I know. I'm weird.

Dyson; Family

2008-12-09T18:20:00.000-08:00

Back in June I got the phone call that all photographers love.
It was one of my bride and grooms (my first to be exact) wanting maternity pictures.
I met Natalie, Beau & Drew back in 2006 at their wedding. It was a beautiful day and such a huge first step into this business for me. I did a family session for them the following year but was elated to hear that a baby sister was on the way and they wanted me to document it. Being a (small) part of someone's life like this is such a honor. I love continuing to watch how their little family develops. Congrats on your beautiful new girl!

back when the world revolved around one small boy...

Is there anything more stunning than an expectant mother?

Oh wait yes there is, the face of her new daughter.

Does he have amazing eyes or what?

And so does his sister.

LOVE Drews face in this one...

Coopers; Family

2008-12-02T21:37:00.000-08:00

My good friends drove down to spend the afternoon with me the other week. The sun was bright, the girls were not feeling it, and I'm sure what every guy wants to do on a Sunday morning is drive an hour in the fog to take pictures to turn around and go home. But the girls warmed up, the dad sucked it up and we had a ball. Thanks guys! I can't wait to see you again!

Madyl did not want to put down her book. I've heard of security blankets, but security books were all new to me. =)

Notice the sparkly shoes, mom says she never takes them off...

I love these girls, so free spirited, just like their mama.

Love you guys! Thanks again!

Ruby; Brand New

2008-11-25T00:49:00.000-08:00

She is just as darling as her name!
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Jaden & Emerson; Family

2008-11-24T22:09:00.001-08:00

I kicked off the weekend with the sweetest little girls and their mommies. We had so much fun playing in the leaves, exploring an old barn and making friends with a horse named Leroy. Jaden was quite the doting older cousin. And little Emmie as they call her, was absolute perfection. I go way back with both of their moms and I love continually capturing their ever-changing lives. Erica and Kacie- I love you girls, and your daughters too!

Okay this is just hilarious to me. Jaden's face matches her aunties face, and Emmie's face matches her auntie! Too funny!

This one just makes me smile...

Her laughter was contagious!

Kisses! I could die....

We found this patch of bamboo...and I became obsessed with it!

Our new friend Leroy.

This one is for my mom=)

I know, there were a lot of them, but I just had so many favorites!

rockstar Sam; Family

2008-11-18T21:03:00.000-08:00

tis the season for family portraits. thankfully my sister wanted something funky and different this year.
because nothing says merry christmas like trash cans and an alley that reeks of cat pee.

my favorite...

Gracie & Co; Family

2008-11-11T21:43:00.000-08:00

Gracie's parents thought it absolutely necessary to document their little girl in her first tutu.
And after seeing her all dolled up, I wholeheartedly agreed.

I just love this series....

At this point she was completely done with the itchy grass, the no shoes and she just wanted mama, but not before I got this shot.
It might make me seem like a horrible person, but this picture just makes me laugh.

Serves me right...

Micah & Co; Family

2008-11-11T15:12:00.000-08:00

I knew Micah's dad back when we were kids. He would freeze my underwear and then beat me with it. Or hang my training bras from the antlers at his family's cabin. Pretty much tormented my summer time vacations. But there was that one time we all went searching for bears late at night and my ten year old self was scared to death and he held my hand the whole way back to the cabin. Ever since then I had a new respect for him.

I met Micah's mom at church a long time ago. She's the only person I've ever known who actually got a car with a bow on it for her birthday. She came to visit me in the hospital when I had my son, knowing full well her own son was just days from being born. And two days later he was!

Little Micah, you are blessed with amazing parents and I'm so thankful I got to spend some time with you all and catch a glimpse of the grown up boy I once knew and the beautiful family he is growing. And thank you for bringing your grandma too because you're not the only one she made smile that day.

Seriously, his eyes are ridiculous!

Breanna; Family

2008-11-10T22:34:00.000-08:00

Our friends little daughter just turned one today! Happy Birthday Breanna!

Nope, I didn't do a single thing to their eyes in this picture-they're all just that amazing!

I don't know why, but the imperfect pictures are always my favorite.
And because some times you just gotta pick it!

Thank you guys for allowing me to capture your little birthday girl!
I had a blast! and WHEW-no rain!=)

Grady; Portraits

2008-11-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

Is there a better way to start a new blog than by being a proud auntie showing off her nephew?

I think not.

Happy Birthday Gray!

His first time clapping documented forever. Perfection.

And because it wouldn't be a true session unless someone threw a fit.
At least it wasn't me.

Love you GrayGray!