Baby Brooks, One Year Session

I love this family so much! It is hard to believe their second baby is now closer to a toddler than a newborn. Time has truly flown by since little Brooks was born! (And for that matter, big sister Sailor, too!)
For his one year session it was cold and rainy outside so we stayed nice and cozy in their home. After a few parent and sibling shots, Brooks and Sailor had fun picking out their favorite ornaments on the Christmas tree and then taking them off and relocating them elsewhere in the branches. :) Then it was finally time for cake! Brooks wasn’t quite into making a mess of things at first, but eventually he decided the chocolate cake and frosting were pretty good, so he dug in a bit. Sailor was happy when it was over, because she got her piece then! She didn’t mind that it was a bit messier at that point haha.

Happy first year baby Brooks!

Baby Gunnar, Newborn Session

It was such a joy to photograph Lauren and Justin’s wedding just a few years ago, and when she emailed me last Fall to tell me they were pregnant and would need newborn pictures soon, I was so excited for them! These two are so easy-going and cheerful, and I knew they would make fantastic parents.

Though I heard little Gunnar wasn’t sleeping so well at night (hopefully that has changed since he was a newborn!) he was such a champ for his newborn session. He slept deeply until he got hungry, and then after his little belly was full he slept some more. :) He did finally wake up by the end of the session, but he was so calm we were able to keep on going with some sweet photos of him under their Christmas tree. Whether he sleeps through the night yet or not, I know he is such a gift that Lauren and Justin cherish with all their hearts— even when they have to make their coffee extra strong in the morning. :)

Welcome to the world, baby Gunnar!

Sampson Family

This sweet couple lets me take pictures around their yard often, so when Mrs. Anne asked me if I would take pictures for them when their family would be in town, I told her I would absolutely love to do that! It was a bit cool and windy the day everyone could be together, but we made it work with a few extra layers and by keeping everyone nice and close to each other. :) I think it was worth braving the cold though, because the colors were beautiful, and taking these at the place that holds so many memories for the people involved makes the pictures even more special for them. I’m so glad it worked out and that I could do something for this sweet family who is always so kind to me.

These two celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this year! #relationshipgoals