Lovin' love - {Lawrence, KS engagement photographer}

Neither of them were looking for a relationship, I love that. Sara was working, raising her daughter and keeping up with all her activities. The same for Jay. But Jay had some neighbors who saw something in both of them and insisted that they meet. Sara taught their daughter in Sunday school and they wouldn't give up that the two should meet. Sara and Jay finally caved and well, the rest is history. Two years of dating and now a wedding in the fall! The funny part, the wedding date happens to fall on the match-making neighbors anniversary. That too was unplanned.

This engagement isn't just the brining together of two people but five. A new family. So, of course they were all part of the session. It only make sense right?

I have many more family photos but I kept going back to this one.

They weren't "ready" or expecting it and that is the very reason I love it.

Rawr.

I have to say something about these three.

They were adorable.

While I was just shooting Jay and Sara, they were off teasing each other, hanging out and laughing. Sara's daughter hasn't had siblings and I have no doubt these two will fill that role for her!

Sara...she is all grown up!

Stunning!!

Thank you so much for asking me to capture this time in your lives. Your love and admiration for each other is so evident. I am so happy for you all!

Weems family - {Perry, KS family photographer}

Back in early January I was thinking that we had been pretty blessed with a fairly mild winter thus far. I shot this session in that time frame, it was probably in the high 40's which was very bearable! I know that as I type this we have about 10" of snow on the ground and it is currently 13 degrees out. I think 40 would feel balmy! It doesn't help that I just got back from Mexico, warm, sunny, sand between my toes, ahhhh... Our mild winter is over but thank goodness the groundhog is saying spring is around the corner, because I need it!

I met this family thanks to one very special little girl, Violet. Meet her dear god-parents. Violet touched so many, many people in her short time here on earth and she continues to daily. Lives forever changed.

Men are generally the least excited to get photos taken and I can't say Mark was any different than the rest of them. I can tell you however, he never complained and I could tell he was there for one reason, his family. Capturing memories. We just never know what tomorrow might hand us.

One of two new tattoos.

His son's initial, LOVE it!

This guy on the other hand didn't mind my camera one bit!

Having some fun sneaking up on dad!

So, so sweet.

I love the emotion in this photo...

The other arm...

in honor of Violet.

And baby makes four - Lawrence, KS newborn photographer

Sweet newborn goodness. She was right at three weeks at the time we took these photos, that still qualifies for newborn status right? They change so quickly! That is one of the many reasons it is so fun to capture them while they are still so fresh and new.

I got to meet this family for a photo session this summer to celebrate the end of the family of three and to capture the now big brother. So of course I was super excited to meet the newest member. A sprinkle of pink can now be found in this household. A little sister to be picked on for many years to come by her big brother. Thanks for letting me come over and spend the afternoon with you all!

She was pretty awake for most of the session, just chillin'.

Awww, some sleep.

Please don't wake me by moving me around lady!

A cute big brother playing with the rocks.

Fall babe

some quick love for his new sister.

Severn family - Lawrence, Kansas family photographer

We had so much fun last weekend on this shoot. These guys were totally relaxed and just themselves the whole time. It does help that their personalities are fun and full of spunk. All of them!

We met Dave while moving to Lawrence, he was our realtor. A friend of a friend situation and he led us to our house and our great neighborhood. He did not steer us wrong! They are only one street over from us so we see them regularly and the kids go to school together. Actually Andrew and Josie are in the same class this year and Clara is in a dance class with her. Denise is an avid runner, I am telling you energy pours out of all of them. Thanks so much guys, enjoy your peek!

I LOVE this picture!

We have some smiles too but these one jumped off the screen at me.

No serious looks for this guy,

all smiles!

They are a family that loves music too!

I told Dave all we needed was his baby grand out there with us.

This pictures was unintentional.

I was checking my settings and she was waiting on the family

I happen to love the unintentional.

Thanks so much guys!

Anderson family - Lawrence, Kansas family photographer

I have known this family for a long time...a certain member since his birth. Yep dad, aka Jan-Eric, is my cousin. I am a mere 7 months older than him. We were next to each other in the birth order of our extended family. Lots and lots of great cousin memories! I will spare those but we truly had some fun times.

I met his wife while in college, we lived within the same walls of a sorority house. She is as sweet now as she was then. They now have two adorable little blonde dudes and live here in Lawrence. I do have to say I enjoy having extended family in town (my aunt/uncle and another cousin are here too)!

On to the pictures, they are always way better than any of my attempts at writing!

The leaves are starting to fall!

It was about 84 degrees out when we were taking these.

It has been more like Southern California than Kansas this October.

I am NOT complaining!

Cute, cute boys!

It's a bird,

it's a plane,

nope just a couple of really cute superheros!

What a sweet smile!

"Holy heart failure, Batman!" -Robin

Even superheros drool.

Hey JE was this before or after Wint washed his hands?

-had to be there-

There was a helicopter that kept flying over, the boys were watching for it to come around.

I have to say watching Jan-Eric get older,

dare I say...

he is reminding me of the awesome two elder men in his life.

His dad and our Bongo (grandpa), long legs and all!