Dexter brought his whole family along to the studio and I know this guy will never be lacking cuddles! It was a great time capturing the early days of this family of 6.

How dashing does Louis look! He was gracious enough to allow his little sister in on a couple of pics too.

Lifestyle photography is a bit like coming over for coffee…with my camera. So fun to just hang out and capture life as it looks for the August and his family right now. Plus their home has some great colors!

By the way – if this family looks familiar, it is because both of their kids have done my baby plan. I have gotten to see them both at the newborn stage and at 6-months. Can’t wait for July to come to see them again when August turns one.

This adorable family was a delight to photograph as they played, laughed, breastfed, and played some more. That evening sunlight through the trees adds some sparkle to the magic, wouldn’t you say?

I think 16 months is my new favorite age! (ok ok, they are ALL my favorite!) Layla was such a little doll posing and playing with her parents, their pup and me. I love the mix of in home and in nature shots from this session.

Holden brought his parents to the studio for some one year old shenanigans. Thank goodness for race cars! And dads who aren’t afraid of a few flips. So. Much. Fun!

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This is the third session I got to do with this lovely family. After photographing the birth of their daughter and taking her newborn pictures, I got to return to their home for a mini 6-month session. It was so fun to see her sitting up and interacting with all of us! Time just flies. . .

How great was it to see baby Birch again – though I guess he isn’t really a baby any more. . .  now he is 6 months old! I love being welcomed back into a home after doing the newborn shoot. They are so small when they are newborns, it is hard to imagine them any bigger. Now I don’t have to imagine!

The second of three “Baby Plan” shoots, we get to watch as this little one grow up. BTW – his mom made him the adorable onesies he is wearing. Such talent!

For those who are interested, this is an in-home shoot using natural or available light.

This shoot was lots of fun including balloons, an antique mirror, outfit changes and of course, CAKE! Happy Birthday to this sweetie!

You won the mini shoot! How exciting would it be to get that note in your inbox? Well that is exactly what this mama got. I met her at the St. Francis Baby Fair were she signed up to win the mini session I was giving away at the fair.

We were hoping for a fun “snowy” session, however November lacked snow, so instead we got fall leaves.

I think someone is pretty excited about having a baby brother soon. Congratulations to this lovely family and best wishes on your new addition!