Weavers // Fall Family Mini-Session

When you meet devoted and caring parents, it is just well the most endearing thing to watch. Erin and Jared love DJ more than most people love most anything. The neat thing is, this is how it's been with most all the families I've had the privilege of working with. That is why being a photographer is such an inspiring thing - you work to give these incredible families photos that capture who they are, the essence of their love for each other. 

Knowing Erin and Jared as great parents makes it even more exciting to say they are welcoming another child. I enjoyed helping them capture this announcement in an adorable way. Congratulations guys!  

Kim & Andy // Gender Reveal

Kim and I went through school together every year ; Pre-K all the way through college (minus 1 year I had at public school, that wasn't my favorite). So needless to say we are pretty darn close. This girl is one I have laughed so hard with, I have cried with and with whom I have shared some of life's most special moments. Now it is time to celebrate another - Kim is expecting her first child!

Andy and Kim's path to pregnancy wasn't the easiest, but we are so thankful and praise God for the healthy baby they have been given! They asked me to capture all the fun at their Gender Reveal party in Indiana (my hometown). It was a beautiful yet, slightly chilly day. But you can't beat how cute their theme was for the party, 'Come find out the Scoop!' So we had ice cream in while wearing our jackets - pink and blue ice cream - as we waited in anticipation to find out - boy or girl!?

They revealed the gender of their baby ___ (Hey! I'm not giving it up that easy ;) by giving everyone of their family and friends a balloon. Their friend Lexi opened the envelope containing the gender and then wrote on a white board "Release the ____ balloons!" SO then everyone that had that color balloon let them go and we were left with balloons only in the color of the gender of their baby! It was a lot of fun and Kim and Andy were both surprised! and of course, very HAPPY!

So do you think it's a boy or girl? Well, scroll down to find out!

Baby Grace // Newborn Session

I had the wonderful privilege to capture Jim & Sarah's wedding a few years back. I can't tell you how thrilled I was when they contacted me to say they were pregnant and now wanted me to take photos of their new little one. When clients give you the opportunity to not only capture one, but multiple huge life events, it truly is an honor. Seriously, I was holding back tears watching these parents hold their newborn daughter, kiss each other and just stare at her - they are truly in love. Grace is such a sweet little baby - Congratulations Jim and Sarah!

Colletto // Family Session // Grand Rapids, MI

This summer my husband and I had the AMAZING opportunity to travel. In fact, we traveled across the country. We stayed with friends and family along the way and saw some of the most beautiful parts of America - more on this later!

Our first stop on this trip, was to see my college roommate and her sweet family in Grand Rapids, MI. It is always such a joy to be around friends that truly know you; friends you can be yourself with. You can enjoy meaningful conversations with these people and really, you just feel at home. Heather and Mike are some of those friends for Stephen and I. There love story will bring you to tears and their baby will make you giggle and squeal because her scrunched nose smile is as cute as it gets! It was my privilege to capture their first photos as a family - which just makes these all the more special!