Lake Doster was a beautiful setting for these family + senior photo session. I absolutely adore Dr Kern and his wife. They are the sweetest people. Having the family back at the lake house is always the perfect photo setting and so meaningful. Margo and Jon’s family has grown so much and to see the girls growing up is awesome.

It makes my heart so full to be a part of these families growing. I hope I can continue to be a part of it for years to come!

The Essenburgs are quite the talented bunch. Eric has pottery and guitars galore so it was really awesome to incorporate a lot of their life into these newborn photos. I absolutely love the freedom and challenge that comes with working in a small unknown space to create some magic.

Eric had some super cool things we used for the baby, including his guitar case and head wraps. I think it always helps keeping babies calm when you keep them in their own environment and do an in home newborn session as opposed to taking them to an unfamiliar place.

Again, thank you Elicia and Eric for having me capture this special time in your lives growing your family. It was an honor to come to your home to photograph Elena! What a Christmas miracle!

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Not sure if I ever introduced our new puppy, Peaches, on the blog either so here she is! She is a cavapoo and about 7 months old now. We love her so much and she has been the perfect addition to our family. The kids are smitten and we got her so young that they are just growing up together. Obviously she is used to being handled by kids by now. They cart her all over the place and she is lost without them. They are “her people”. She did great for her first “official” sunflower photo shoot. The kids are as goofy as ever, especially my son who is so full of it. His dimples are his only saving grace.

I debated opening up pop up minis for sunflower photos, but I think I will leave it as an individual booking. If you want sunflower photos contact me asap as they have a week maybe two left in this field! It is in South Haven so a change of pace from the traditional spots around here that are usually used. Stay tuned for the senior pics coming that I took in the field too. Nothing prettier than sunflower happiness to signal the end of the summer and welcome to autumn.

Their little family grew by one, and their dog, Daisy, seems to be quite the protective little mother over the new baby. She was so sweet looking after Hugo and making sure he was okay during our in home newborn session. She is so sweet and motherly and wanted to be sure I was not hurting Hugo. Her precious little kisses were so sweet.

The Bailey’s have some pretty awesome retro pieces in their home including the awesome chair we used for photos that traveled cross country to make it there. It’s so special when things like the hand made quilt and heirloom pieces make their way into family portraits.

Nikki had some super adorable knitted bib pants we used for Hugo and he rolled with it as we moved him all around and tried different things. He is the calmest little dude. I think it always helps keeping babies calm when you keep them in their own environment and do an in home newborn session as opposed to taking them to an unfamiliar place.

Again, thank you Bradley and Nikki for having me capture this special time in your lives growing your family. It was an honor to come to your home to photograph Hugo!

I may have a bit of a soft spot for these 2 little boys. I am blessed to know their parents so so well and be a part of some fun milestones in their lives. They totally rocked out these studio mini sessions with all their style and personality! Such fun little models and best buds. Definitely little heart breakers.

Little Marissa also came to see me and she was so full of smiles and sleeps. Everything you would want a baby to be for a studio mini session for sure! If she wasn’t nodding off she was smiling.

Alexandra brought her dog Ohana to see me as well. Alexandra is such a special soul. She does pet rescue and is an amazing woman. When I first met Alexandra in person she was rocking it out in her mini cooper filled with dogs. It was so awesome. She has a heart of gold for rescuing pets. Poo Ohana is facing cancer and doesn’t have much time left so it was so special to capture these last days of his life.

Easter studio mini sessions might be in the works so keep your eyes peeled! My husband was great enough to let me use the insurance office for these sessions and it worked out pretty well. I’ve been doing headshots in his office lately and I’m not sure why I didn’t think of using that space before now!