The "P" Family...

This beautiful family graced these pages about a year ago. They are gorgeous. All of them. Gorgeous. Not only that, but they are so sweet too! M is a great friend of mine, with kids all around the same ages...and I don't get to see her nearly enough! C, the 5 year old, made me a super cool picture and gave it to me as soon as we met. How cool is that? It is now hanging on my fridge, well, I shouldn't say my fridge...it is on my in-law's fridge, but hoping that it will be transferred and be on MY fridge sometime this coming weekend!!!!!!

Back to this fabo fam! They are sweet, cooperative, laid back and I had a ton of fun following them around, and capturing them in action. A, the middle little lady, reminds me of my Cakies SO SO SO much! Did I mention that at all, M? Only like 100 times! LOL! She is so stinkin' cute! And, baby R, who no longer is a baby, has beautiful baby blue eyes and chomped away at his apple a good portion of the session. He was so darn content when he got his apple..."Um, "M", can you come teach my kids to like apples...skin and all...mine only want candy!"

Some other funnies from the day...tons of goose poop, which we called "Doose Poop" because that is how A pronounced it! :) And, then, at our last "stop" a dead mouse was found. "A" took a picture of it...she wanted to take a picture, so I said "sure, what do you want to take a picture of?"..."the dead mouse!"...so we did! I will spare you on here...but I will send it to you M! LOL!

Alright, it is getting late, and I needn't continue babbling...so here are the last sneak peeks for the night...

Warning...there might be quite a few... ;)

Baby R, joining in the fun with the frog...

She has unbelievable eyelashes...such a pretty little thing...

Getting so big, so handsome...

Loving the soft light in this one...

Have you ever laughed so hard...

...that it knocked you right over??? hehehehe!

I love his laugh in this one...awwww...just remembering how I got to hold him when he was just days old, still in the hospital...where did the years go????

This may be ranking in as a top favorite EVER! I told you she reminded me of my Cakies... Miss A, here, is in a time out. Head in her hand, covering her face from the camera because I was too mean and couldn't just leave the little one alone, sitting in the beautiful pile of leaves...love this one!

The adorable family...

Two Little Sweeties...

So, you have seen one of these cutie pies on here before! It is my little niece, K. She is almost two...which is unbelievable to me! This session was of her and her cousin H. My sister-in-law had purchased a session for her mom for her birthday...and she cashed in on Saturday! :) It was chilly, chilly, chilly...but at least it wasn't rainy, rainy, rainy like it had been all last week, right? This was a session on the move, and I had to be fast....but so far, I am quite pleased with the results! Little ones are fun to chase, fun to try to get to smile (poor H was not up to par...bad night of sleep and not feeling his best), and challenging to try to get a little eye contact...they make you work for sure! Thanks for putting up with the chilly air and breeze...you were all troopers, and I think it totally paid off!

Here are a few...

...Miss K...

Meet Mr. H...

...walking with Grammy...

...love this one...

...K was being a little turkey in this one, and H wasn't too thrilled...but I loved the result!

One more to go for the night...and I still won't be caught up with sneak peeks! :)

Perrysburg Senior

This session Saturday morning was COLD, was BEAUTIFUL and was FUN! I don't think I have laughed so much in a session ever! Miss E, a Senior at Perrysburg, and her wonderful parents were a blast. My dad works with "M" (the dad) and he was a hoot! He hunted down the perfect spots, full of color and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. How often does a dad 1. attend a senior session with his child and 2. help to find the best spots in the park?!?!?!? He also did a great job providing some artificial shade when needed! "T", the momma, was an absolute delight also, traipsing around the park with us and also helping with whatever was needed (carrying my camera bag, and my dreaded box!) The laughter from all three still brings a smile to my face! Thank you so much "N" family for all of the fun on that beautiful sunny morning!

Now, enjoy a few sneak peeks...

...awesome light, incredible color, fabulous girl...

...I love the smile on this one...

...big ND fans, can you believe I still like them?!?!?!? ;)

...this is one of my faves for sure...

More to come in moments...lots of posting tonight!

November 7th Mini-Sessions...

Update: All spots are filled...I may open another spot if there is demand for it! :)

Fall Mini-Sessions are back...and going quickly...only 4 0 spots left!

• When: November 7th
• Where: Location TBD...can't quite decide where I want them this time...so many good spots!
• What: $25 session fee, 20 minute session, 10-15 proofs in an online gallery to order prints from
• Who: Up to (and no more than please) 7 kids/people/animals (total) per session! :)
• Times Slots Remaining: 10:00 , 10:30 , 11:00 , 1:00

***Please be on time so we can keep the day moving and so we don't have to shorten your session time!***

My beautiful family...

Yep, I said it. I think my little family is beautiful! My kids are so darn cute...biased, I know! ;)

I was determined to get a fall session in with my own kiddos this year. I missed out last year, so I made sure to actually "schedule" a session time with my own little ones! LOL! We went to the park not far from here and just hung out. The light was beautiful and got better as the night went on. We played soccer, laughed, snuggled and I took pictures! We found a beautiful spot in the woods that had the most perfect lighting...and made my little girls eyes just twinkle!

Here are a few...there are tons, so to pick was difficult!

This was toward's the end of our time there...this was the perfect light I was referring too...just well...perfect!

In the woods, with just the perfect amount of light shining through...

Did I mention how cooperative my kids actually were?!?!?!? I got several pictures with everyone at least looking...I didn't even care if there were smiles! :)

These were also in the woods...

Well, I am headed out to take a run on the glorious fall Sunday. It is the first run in two weeks, so I am expecting it to be a little tough...but none the less, it will feel great! Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the colors and fall where ever you are!

Hook 'Em Horns...

That was the greeting that I was given from this super cute little 3 year old. This adorable family was visiting family here in the area, all the way from Texas...and I had the absolute pleasure of photographing them this morning. As Mr. B got out of the car, he gave me a HUGE hug...totally melted me!!!!

It was quite chilly this morning...Mr. B was actually shivering when we first started. Of course, they most like aren't used to these chilly temps that we have been having! It was, though, a gorgeous fall morning. The rain that has been over us for about the last two weeks has gone away and the SUNSHINE (it does exist!) was out for a good chunk of the day today! M, thanks for getting in touch and allowing me the opportunity this morning to get to know your beautiful family and capturing some moments for all of you.

Miss G...loved this little one's spunk today! Reminded me so much of my Cakies!

Mr. B...smiley and handsome from the get go!

When I snapped this one, I knew it was going to be one of my favorites! I love her expression, I love the light and I love how her hair is sweeping across her face...so precious!


Still a bit chilly... :)

Well, since it is late...quite late. And, my Geebers is still awake (well, awake for the past 45 minutes, he did go to bed at 8:15...he just sometimes likes to have a play date with me in the middle of the night...sweet of him, don't you think?!?!?!?!?!), I am going to get off of here and hope to post some of the pictures I took of my own kiddos today, tomorrow! They turned out beautiful...but I am a little biased! ;)

Mr. M is One...

...Well, he will be soon! :) This little man, Mr. M, is a super cutie! He wasn't that great of a fan of me or my camera at first, but once I got out my rocker, he was a super smiler!!!! Thanks to Bennett's Orchard in Whiteford, MI for a great location and letting us move and use all of your fun stuff! K and M, hope you enjoy the sneak peek! You have a super cute little family and an adorable little M!

Standing on the rocker...

...beautiful blue eyes...

...happy clapper...


...he wasn't so thrilled in this one, but he is still looking pretty darn cute!

Have a great weekend!

Mr. N - Bedford Senior Session...

So, this senior session was probably the coldest and dreariest day possible, but we totally made work! The location was absolutely fabulous, thanks Bedford Hills Golf Club! There were super cool rocks, great holes on the water, cool barn, great brick...and more! I was so geeked when I showed up for the session. The original plan was to just get some shots on the course, and move on to other locations around town...but it was a one stop deal!

Mr. N was a total trooper that morning. It was cold. Very cold. It was misty at first, and well, then it flat out was raining! He worked with me through it all, and I am super pleased with the results so far! I laughed a little thinking that if this was a girl session we would have cancelled!!! It was great to meet you N and I am so glad that I also got to meet you K (the momma!) in person. You are so sweet, and I had fun riding around in the golf cart with you! Oh yes...thanks so much for grabbing my "box" for me...I forgot it everywhere we went...including when I left! LOL!

Love the red barn...

He has the prettiest smile...

See the wet cement...and wet brick...it seriously rained...hard!

Of course, headshots are still yet to come for Mr. N...as we are STILL not in our house! But, there is an end in site. We are moving in hopefully October 22nd...and all of our items should be moved in by then also, and then our clothes come October 23rd. Thankful for our current living conditions, but O-SO (anyone out there that watches Disney, you know OSO also!) ready to be back in our own home.

Well, keeping my fingers crossed that this beautiful rain we have had for about 2 weeks now will clear up for a fun family session tomorrow...AND, I literally scheduled out a time block for a session with my kids...so you will have to come back and check out how big my little man has gotten!