2011 Year in Review

2011 was a whirlwind year and my busiest year yet, even with taking time off due to bed rest and the arrival of my little one.  As I was going through my pictures and picking some of my favorites of the year, I kept noticing something - each picture I picked made me smile and made me happy!  I hope the pictures I took for my clients which captured their families made them happy as well.  I learned this year that it's not about getting that perfect shot or having the child smile exactly right; it's about the joy that the picture can bring.  I have to truly thank my clients this year, many of which were past clients.  Thank you for trusting me to snap these memories of your families and I hope that I continue to see your families grow!  Have a safe and healthy new year!

The year started off with my little one still in my belly:


And then the arrival of my Charlie:


Back to work again with Tina & Joe's family:


Little Miss Claire showed me her bright blue eyes:


Love how Michele glowed throughout her pregnancy:


The May family laughed throughout their session:


Elijah showed off for his 6 month photos:


Hazel joined her new family:


Cousins came together:


Ella loved the beach with her Mom:


Two sisters showed their love:


And two brothers got ready for their senior year:




Family pictures were taken with a new member:


Little ones loved the beach:






Mike became a senior at Mentor:


Elin was welcomed into the world by her parents:


More brother-sister love:


Roman has a big name to live up to:


Charlie decided to go golfing for his 6 month shoot:


Family photos were taken to celebrate and anniversary:


More family love for a little one:


Piper showed off her dance moves:


Brothers played at the beach:


And sisters showed that girls can get along:


A year showed how much one family has grown:


Connor was all smiles for his parents:


And one of my first clients turned 2:


She was a joy to photograph with her smiles:


We had a beautiful fall day for the Williams family:


Charlie had his first trip to the ocean:


Sophia showed off for her 9 month shoot:


Love this little girl's bright blue eyes:


Another beautiful family:


Fun holiday shots:












Logan turned 1 year old:


Walker loved being outside:


Roman laughed throughout his 6 month shoot:


Love this outfit and the holiday decorations:


A smiley baby makes everyone happy:


A beautiful snow to finish the year:

Happy Holidays!

Back in November, on an unseasonably warm day, we had holiday mini-sessions at my home for those who wanted a quick session for their holiday cards.  I was waiting to post these until close to the holidays so those who sent out their cards would be able to "surprise" their loved ones with the pictures.  Well with Christmas 3 days away, I think it's okay to post now.  So here are the cute little ones spreading some holiday cheer (and some of my little one as well) - Merry Christmas!