First Birthday-Dublin, Ohio-Children's Photography

It's not hard to see why I love photographing this deliciously adorable little girl!  Those eyes, those little feet, those chubby legs, and that sweet little smile, {sigh}.  What a tough job, I have. Happy first birthday little G! 

Bella and her family-Columbus, Ohio-Portrait Photography

Stefanie and I have worked together over the past year at a couple of weddings and events and have become friends.  She is the owner of Blueshoe Events and is an amazing wedding and event planner. Not only is she a great event planner, but she is a genuinely nice person as is her husband.  I am so happy to have connected with her professionally and personally.  So when she asked me to photograph her little family for their holiday card, I jumped at the chance.  We ventured out in the cold one frozen Saturday in December.  We dodged a pack of dogs (all without leashes) and forged a frozen stream to get these images. The threat of frostbite was all worth it to capture the three of them together.  Most people think a session like this would be limited to couples that are just engaged, but that is not true.  Married people are still in love and have a connection all there own. Every year is a different stage in a couple's relationship and capturing that time in photos will help them to always remember their journey together. Who knows where life will lead Stefanie, Dane and Bella.  But one thing that is certain is that they will always have these images to remember this unique season of their lives.

"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film, you have captured forever...it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything." Aaron Siskind 

Mommy Time-Columbus,Ohio-Baby Photography

"Motherhood: all love begins and ends there."

Robert Browning

Giggles & Frozen Toes-Columbus, Ohio-Family Photography

So way back in November, I met one of my favorite families early in the morning for some fall family photos.  It was a little chilly..um, let's just say there was frost on the ground.  The kids and mom and dad jumped in and out of coats.  But the cold did not stop the giggles.  G and S crack themselves (and each other) up and it was hilarious to see them play together.  My favorite thing about photographing kids is seeing that pure joy that explodes out of children despite cold or heat or any of the things that bother us as adults.  They just want to have fun.  Simple. Pure. Joy.  

Let it Snow-Upper Arlington, Children's Photographer

The snow has already melted, but on Friday and Saturday it seemed like it would never stop!  We had a little fun in our backyard.

Fun in the Fall...a few months behind!-Columbus, Ohio-Children's Photography

So the last three months have been a whirlwind!  I was so busy during the fall and holiday season that the only thing I had time to post on the blog were weddings.  However, I had a gazillion great portrait and family sessions too.  I will try to catch you all up on all the cuteness over the next few weeks.  We'll start with this delicious little guy and his gorgeous big sister.  I had a great time with these two and mom and dad this past fall.  They are a family that I have loved to get to know over the years and am super excited about another baby on the way!  

A baby on the way-Columbus,Ohio-Maternity Photography

Patty was one of my very first models when I first began this journey of photography.  I hit the jackpot with her.  I found a gorgeous Italian woman who had no problem with all my wacky ideas.  I believe I drenched her in water at one point and made her wear angel wings in a public park, ha!  We have both moved on to different jobs and new phases in our lives. I am so happy we are still in touch. Patty is having a baby and she is more beautiful than ever.  I had such a great time with her and Ray (aka Dad).  This baby is sure to be a heart breaker with these two as parents.  

The Good Ship Lollipop-Vintage Children's Photography-Columbus, Ohio

When little N's mom called me and asked me if I would like to do a "Shirley Temple" themed session I was beyond excited. I love vintage inspired sessions and three year olds so this session was a blast.  This little girl may look like Shirley Temple but she has a great big personality all her own!