It turned out to be a hot day for this session and little Mr. J was not digging it too much. He was pretty serious about it actually. It took some work but we managed to get some smiles out of him anyway. If your going to do the serious thing though it’s a good idea to have such a great serious face.

I love photographing newborns and children. They are so sweet, innocent, and perfect. They act without fear of judgment. They see the world as a place of opportunity. Opportunity to play, explore, laugh, learn. They forgive easily, love unconditionally, and give freely. There is so much we can learn from children if we watch them. What a gift they are. I love their little quirks. How different they all are. After each session I feel like I know them a little bit. I smile while I’m editing pictures of their different facial expressions and personality. So thanks for sharing them with me! Every time I photograph one of these little ones my goal is to send you home with memories of what they were like at that stage so you will always be able to revisit the joy they were. Time has a way of fading things, even the things that are currently constant. I’m so thankful for the invention of photography! What a blessing to be able to preserve those memories.

This was an extra fun session for me because this family is not only friends of ours but our neighbor. Great neighbors at that too! They can never move, unless we do first that is. In which case I guess I allow them to move . . . if they move next door to us again.

Doesn’t she do an awesome serious face.

The responsible party.

This little man is hilarious. It’s going to be fun to see how all that personality develops.

I love buildings with character and conceptual design quality. The LDS temples are some of my favorites. I especially am drawn to buildings that have been around a while. I was recently able to get some pictures of the Mesa Temple and wanted to share this beautiful building. Someday I would love to go to Europe and visit all the amazing historical architecture there. It fascinates me.

Three different edits for three different feels.

Such a sweet little thing. And she hardly even used the bathroom on any of my things. That is rare folks! I love photographing these precious little babies. Look at her. She’s so fresh, sweet, and perfect. It seriously makes me happy to get to preserve these memories for people.

I photographed this little guy as a newborn. Now he’s one. How this happens so fast never ceases to amaze me. His daddy is currently deployed. He missed his first steps and doesn’t want to miss his first haircut. I think that is so sweet. What a fantastic dad!

So here’s his little boy, waiting for him. Doesn’t this picture say it all.

Thank you for all you do on behalf of us and this great country! A little reminder of how tiny he was just a year ago!

It’s been fun watching this little man grow up. He looks more like a toddler now than a baby! It’s crazy how fast they change. True to boy form, he was having a good old time on all the grass. Love it!

It is seriously fun to photograph these mini humans. I love how candid they are. No fake stuff when you’re only 5 months old! Enjoy your peek!

Isn’t it great how babies clamp onto your hair when you do things like this to them.

Love this both ways.

Little Mr. J is so happy, not to mention ADORABLE! He was so good at sitting up at barely 6 months old! It seems like they’re usually a bit wobbly if sitting up at all yet, but he had it down. Thanks for sharing your cute little man with me. He’s so fun to photograph.

Well I can’t believe it but I’ve been photographing this little girl since she was born a year ago. Time is sand in your hand. It’s really fun to watch these little ones grow and change. They develop so much personality in a year. Thanks for letting me capture your family! I feel like I’ve gained some friends out of the deal too.

She REALLY wanted to eat her foot. Love it!