Families
Emma & Kaylee in Denver
One of the best aspects of multiple photo sessions with families that include young children is watching them grow into their distinct, amazing personalities. I began shooting Emma as a newborn and did the same for Kaylee when she was born just eleven months later, and I so enjoy just studying and following and capturing their moods. And watching Tonya and Josh parent these two darling girls with such love just warms my heart. Emma had a cold during this shoot, but that didn’t even begin to slow her down, and Kaylee was content just to be held (especially when she was wrapped in her bug blanket!). I can’t wait for the next photo shoot! (If any of you have been following their story, the yellow truck has appeared in almost every shoot; as a newborn Emma fit in the truck’s bed.)
And I just HAD to try out my new fish eye lens on a couple of shots!!
Our Australian Family
One of the highlights of our trip to Australia was reconnecting with our nephew Andrew and finally meeting Maddy and Sam and Max. We spent a perfect day at their home nestled in a Sydney suburb high on a hill and surrounded by trees and birds and huge insects. Andrew cooked up “snags on the barby” (I have no idea how to spell that one!) and we spent the day visiting and laughing and getting to know each other. (Maddy, not only are you a wonderful addition to the family, but you have raised two incredible, delightful sons.) I can’t wait to see you all again.
Smiling in Aurora
When Pam called to ask me to shoot an extended family portrait for J’s big birthday celebration, I was thrilled. And having known Kristine and Alison since they were toddlers, I had to keep checking my camera viewfinder as it captured not the girls I know so well, but two stunning young women. I know that Don and Char are extremely proud of their family; I think you will see why when you look at the pictures below. (Note: I promise to post some of my favorite photos from our New Zealand/Australia trip in the next few days; there are simply too many gorgeous ones to choose from!)
Nicholas in Centennial
I first met Nicholas when I shot newborn photos of him and his parents Chip and Melissa seven months ago. And after this last photo shoot, I am so grateful they did not wait until he was a year old before letting me photograph him again. He is absolutely adorable, not only photographically but in his personality. After being around his parents and grandparents, I could clearly understand where he gets both traits. We shot for over an hour and he was wonderful every minute, although he wasn’t so sure he liked the snowstorm! Thanks, Chip and Melissa, for the chance to spend time with your son. And Happy Holidays to you and everyone as I leave tomorrow morning for three weeks in New Zealand and Australia. I’ll post my favorite shots in January.
Cooper Turns One in Stapleton
Every time I look at these pictures of Cooper I start to smile. And I can’t quit. He kept that infectious grin going for over an hour solid as we shot pictures of him in the freezing cold, playing with his aunt and uncle’s cat, and crawling all over the house. I also had a great time with his parents, Missy and Danny, while we captured Cooper at one. And, continuing my tradition of photographing landmark birthdays with something special that belongs to a parent, I managed to get a shot of Cooper with his dad’s baseball cap (before he tore it off his head!). Happy Birthday, Cooper!
Lauren and Megan in Stapleton
When we recently moved to the Stapleton area in Denver, we bought our house from a wonderful, gracious couple who were also expecting their second daughter soon after closing. Perfect timing for some shots of two adorable girls and their parents; I had so much fun playing with Lauren, who would put a real princess to shame, and Megan, who provided all sorts of entertainment. Thank you, Leah and Josh, for the opportunity to record your beautiful family.
Kendall, Joey and Grant in Stapleton
I learned a great deal on this photo shoot with one of my favorite families; the first is that you can’t take pictures at Park Meadows Mall without getting permission first. (Luckily we had already taken as many as we needed before the security guard arrived and explained this rule!) It was actually a blessing to have to move outdoors as we returned to Stapleton and explored some great locations right in our own backyard. And that leads to the second lesson: stay away from boys with snowballs. 
And lesson #3: two year old adorable girls have personalities to match. Thanks, Tony and Tonette, for letting me share part of your day!
One of the things I love to do when shooting landmark birthdays is to photograph the child with something important to the parents (a baseball cap, dad’s shirt, or, in this case, grandmother’s pink beads). Kendall had a blast trying to hide the necklace from me, but I managed to capture this one with it on; I can’t wait to see how she wears it at three!
Elsie & Duane & Family in Douglas County
Several years ago I was blessed to photograph Kathy and Ryan’s wedding, and when Elsie and Duane gave me the opportunity to capture the entire clan (now that Tyson has joined his beautiful cousins), I was thrilled. Not only are Elsie and Duane incredible people who have raised three children and are now enjoying four grandkids, but they are a delight to work (and play) with as well. We recently met at a park in Douglas County to capture all three generations of the family. I had too many favorites to choose from, so I decided to showcase the grandchildren and grandparents in my blog so you can all see just how beautiful their family is. Of course, I also had to add one picture of Kathy, Ryan and Tyson!
