I think one of the greatest perks about being a photographer is getting to watch families grow and change. I met Emma last fall when she was still just a small babe, so it was truly a delight to photograph her for her first birthday. This girl is all smiles and laughs (which is no small thing considering it was about ninety degrees when we shot these). Happy birthday Emma!
I don't get to spend much time around babies, let alone brand new ones that are still oh-so-tiny, so meeting this little peanut was pretty special. I got to photograph his mom and dad when he was still just a bun in the oven, and I know how excited they are to have Beckett at home with them (and their adorable dogs!).
Man oh man, talk about a great way to kick off the summer photo season! I love getting to photograph these kids, capturing how much they change from year to year (while, of course, Christine and Dan haven't aged a single day...). Next time I'm bringing my own tutu, because I have a feeling that Nell could really teach me some moves.
Scheduling an outdoor shoot during spring in Michigan can feel a lot like playing the lottery: there's so much potential for greatness, and yet, how often did we find ourselves shivering in our sweatshirts this past April? When Kristina and I started making plans for this session back in December, we landed on Mother's Day weekend and hoped for the best. Clearly, we all hit the jackpot.
There is something so perfect about shooting a maternity session with spring unfolding in the background. The budding trees, the warm sunlight, the fresh air; seasonal allergies aside, you couldn't ask for a better setting. Danielle and Craig were so kind and gracious, and it's exciting to think that their sweet baby boy will be joining them any day now.
