Colton is One!

It's a milestone for Colton. He's One!! Colton was such a little sweetie during his one year session.  His mommy brought him a special treat for the end of the session...Cake! CHOCOLATE cake! He took no time to dig into it! Within seconds he had a big handful in his mouth. He was enjoying squishing it between his hands and feet too...too cute! I hope you have a wonderful first birthday!

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Courtney

Courtney's senior session was so much fun! She looked absolutely adorable in her cowboy hat and camo boots. I loved her country flare. Courtney has a fun-loving personality so it was a breeze capturing her laughing and giggling throughout the session. Sometimes I couldn't get her to stop laughing:) and I love that about her. She is carefree and easy-going and not to mention, beautiful, both inside and out. Thanks Courtney for being so great to work with and good luck on your upcoming senior year!!

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Josie

I can't believe that Josie is already 7 months old! It seemed like just yesterday that I was taking her newborn pictures. This little girl is such a sweetheart and did so well at her session. She wore her outfits well! I loved the bow she had on and was quite impressed that her mom made it for her! Josie isn't a huge fan of bows (I can't say I've met a 7 month old that is), but she left them on just long enough for me to capture a couple of shots. Her last couple of outfits were particularly special because they were from her Grandma. Her Grandma actually wore these dresses as a baby, how unique! Thanks Josie for a sweet session. <3

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Photograph!

Elizabeth-9 months

Elizabeth is so precious. I started photographing her as a newborn and it has been so neat to see how she changes through her sessions. She is very proper for a 9 month old and was in her 6 month session too. She sits up nice and tall and is great at posing for the camera:) She has beautiful, creamy skin and perfect blue eyes. I especially love her little button nose and sweet kissy cheeks. See you next time Elizabeth!

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Kaley-Senior 2013

Kaley did a great job at her session, especially with the heat and wind that day!  She accessorized well and her boots and dress were a perfect fit for the wheat field. I think she may have a hard time choosing a favorite. She has incredibly beautiful skin with piercing eyes. The combination of those two things make my job even more inspiring than it already is! Good luck to Kaley and her upcoming senior year!

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Kirsten & Riley

Kirsten & Riley
April 21, 2012

Kirsten & Riley are such a beautiful couple with incredibly sweet hearts. They and their wedding party were so much fun to work with. I could see how loved they are from their family and friends just by watching them interact. People love to be around them. They are easy-going, fun-loving, full of life and happy! They look at each other with love in their hearts and share a friendship that seems so natural. I've always been a big believer that a relationship starts with a strong bond of friendship. I imagine Kirsten & Riley spend most of their time together and see each other as "best friends." Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Rosenhagen on their recent marriage! Stay tuned for all of their images from their day finishing soon. Click "comments" to leave them a comment below.

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Max

Max is such a fun little boy with so much life and personality inside of him. He had the sweetest smiles and some of the funniest expressions. He enjoys fishing, shooting his gun, climbing trees and jumping! It's fun to see how much he's changed from last year and just goes to show how fast kids grow up. Hold them close and love them unconditionally! Thanks Max for such a fun session!

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My grandmother passed away this past week, so I took time away from the computer and work to remember and honor her and be of support to my family. She was a wonderful woman, full of life and laughter, always cooking a full spread for her friends and family or playing a game of pitch at the senior center. She could tell a story like it happened yesterday, while you attentively listened. The story always ended in smiles and laughter. I am going to miss her like crazy as will so many other people. I can clearly hear her voice and see her smile when I think of her. We love you grandma and are thinking of you again today.

Birthday Boy Hunter!

Hunter is 1!

Hunter had a fun first birthday and brought his new, red wagon to show off in his session. He also was given a  birthday cake that was just his size. We got some incredible laughs and smiles out of Hunter while he was indulging in his delicious cake. He had it everywhere...in his ears, nose,  and even in his sweet little baby rolls. Happy first birthday to lil Mr. Hunter!

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Zach's Senior Session

Zach will be graduating soon from Wichita High East. He had a terrific senior session and brought his dog, Maggie, to be in a few of his shots. Maggie loved the attention she was getting and gave her best "puppy dog" eyes for the camera. Zach was easygoing and a polite young man to work with. Best of luck to Zach in his upcoming college years!

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Baby Grace

Baby Grace was just precious for her newborn session! She especially liked being wrapped up in her soft, cuddly blanket while we posed her and admired her sweet little face.  I loved the shabby, chic headband that her mom brought for her and I think you will too after watching her session. Her adorable little belly wrinkles had me swooning and reminded me why I love to photograph newborns. Enjoy!

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Jayden & Hannah

Jayden and Hannah were so much fun during their session! They were making silly faces at each other and making me laugh through most of the hour. I loved the way they hugged each other and leaned on one another's shoulder. They played together, smiled together, frowned together, and laughed together. They share an incredible gift in life, the gift of having a brother or sister. Their closeness was apparent and I believe their special friendship will last a lifetime.

I absolutely love the photos I have of my brother, sister, and I when we were growing up.  They are irreplaceable and I will cherish them forever. Keep old photos of your family in a special place and try to update them often, for you never know how important those photos will be to you one day.

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Cade Senior 2012

Cade was awesome to work with. He brought great clothes, shoes, a cool car and his football gear. His piercing blue eyes and smiles gave us quite a few incredible shots. Here's to Cade's future and an unforgettable football season at Butler!

Brothers

These boys were so easy going during their session. I was very impressed with how great they did through the session with such a rainy, chilly day. And, they were in shorts! There is something very special about the bonds that brothers have and I'd say these boys have it. They were giggling together, making jokes and helping each other out with the poses. Enjoy!

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Happy?

I found this "happy" graphic organizer and thought it was pretty cute. It looks so simple, right? :)

Calvin

Calvin's session was a dream for a photographer. We had the session at his grandpa and grandma's home and it was full of cool antiques and collectibles, including a vintage chevy truck and a distressed red barn. It was a beautiful, blue sky kind of day and the sun was beaming!  Calvin had a cool, calm personality and was great to work with. I think he's going to have a tough time choosing a favorite!



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