This is what I really love about my job – having the opportunity to photograph people’s lives, and being a part of all sorts of special moments over the years – it’s such a blessing!  And getting to play with adorable babies is definitely a bonus ;)

Sleepy Soren

He looks so happy here – but the truth is, he’s crying ;)

Just as happy as on their wedding day!

Now he’s waking up!

Soren and his Great Grandmother

We took some snowy family photos between visits to the grandparents

Soren & his Great Grandfather

Soren & his Grandparents

I love this one!

Getting sleepy again… it comes full circle

Elizabeth’s Grandfather was fairly ill when we visited (not that you could tell from looking at this handsome, cheerful man!).  It was incredibly moving to be part of this family portrait session knowing that they might not have another chance to all be together again.  Tears were definitely shed.  But it was an absolute honor to be there for them.  This is the one shot I wanted the entire day, and it’s the last one I took.  I just love it.

[edit]  I literally just found out that this lovely man passed away yesterday.  I am SO thankful that we were able to do this portrait session when we did.  What a blessing that he was able to meet his great-grandchild, and how awesome that their family has these photos.  This is the most beautiful thing about my job.

Elizabeth & Ryan (and Barbara) – thank you again for allowing me to be there to photograph your wonderful family!  It means so much to me to be trusted and appreciated so much by all of you!  It’s truly a blessing :)

I LOVE this shot of David with Jude!!!  SO sweet!  David’s going to be such a great Daddy :)

Lindsey’s such a loving Mommy already!

And now they are three…

little precious

It worked out so perfectly that Lindsey’s mom was in town from Oklahoma to be there!  I love these shots of Lindsey and Jude, and Mimi :)

Lindsey & David – you know I love you!  And baby Jude… I can’t wait to hold you and kiss you again SOOOON!!!!

xoxo

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from this shoot – check out the album on Facebook!

I was hanging out with my friend’s baby, Tellen, the other day.  And I could not resist photographing her gorgeous little face.  I mean her little nose, and her chubby cheeks were seriously just TOO MUCH!!

She looks a little freaked out, but trust me, we’re totally buds!

See!

Oh.  my.  goodness!

Apparently this last shot right here, this sleeping child, made me the “Tellen-whisperer”  :)

Tellen – you’re too cute for words!

Newborns are so tiny and delicate and precious, and they grow up so fast!  It’s great to be able to get there to document the first days of a brand new life!

Fabio with his new baby girl

Totally cozy in Momma’s arms

YAAWWNN!

Oh, the tiny little eyelashes!

Dalia’s aunt looks like she’s about as happy as I was to become an aunt!  It really is the BEST!

3 Generations on each side of the family

Eileen & Fabio – thank you so much for inviting me into your home and your life.  I’m so excited to document Delia’s first year!  She’s SO sweet.  It’s going to be a blessing to watch her grow and change over the next 12 months!

To view a few more of my favorites from Delia’s Newborn Session – check out my Facebook Fan Page!

Ten years ago, I had just graduated from Butler University and was living in Indianapolis with my friend Susan.  I was also working in a psychiatric clinic at a children’s hospital with kids with autism and OCD, but that was in another life…  Anyway, it was a bit surreal to meet Susan and her husband and three beautiful children back on campus at Holcomb Gardens this summer for some family photos!  We had a blast hanging out though, and I was totally excited to meet baby Lily for the first time!

This is my boy, Jack.  We’re totally buds…

Wherever the big brother goes, the little brother will follow…

Ethan and Sam

Susan and Lily

Ugh!  Those lips and those eyes!!!  And the chubs – I just want to squeeze her!!!!

The whole family.  I can’t tell you how many shots it took to get this one where they’re all looking and smiling!!

Sammy and Grandma

haha!  What’s wrong Sam?

I LOVE this shot of Jack blowing bubbles!!

Near the end of the session, Sue busted out this gorgeous pink tutu for Lily!!!  It was FABULOUS!

This is my FAVORITE!!!

Lily didn’t really want to pose for us…

Momma makes it all better though :)

We even caught a few shots of Sue and Ethan as a couple.  Too many people get married, have kids and never seem to get their photo taken as a couple anymore!

And, of course, I have to share a compilation of some of my favorite Jack faces :)

Sue – it was SO great to see you guys!!  Thank you for a fun afternoon, and for a delicious dinner.  Your family is so delightful, and just insanely cute!  I just love that we’re connected again and I get to see your little family grow :)

To view more of my favorites from this sessions, please check my Facebook Fan Page!

Look at those little fingernails and tiny toes!

They decorated her room in Winnie The Pooh!  Eeyore was always my favorite…

I think this was the only second I actually saw her eyes

Of course, that meant that I had woken her up, and she did not like that one bit!

But swaddling her back up into a little baby burrito made her happy again :)

I love the look on new parents’ faces – some combination of awe and wonder and joy and concern (and maybe trepidation)

Justin & Gretchen – Congratulations!!!  Chloe is precious!  You two are going to be such great parents, and I’m so excited to document this next year as Chloe grows with you!