i heart faces :: black

This week I'm using a photo I shot a while back.  I love the hat here on this sweet little newborn!  So cute and funny at the same time. =)

Other fantastic photos with a "black" theme can be seen at iheartfaces.com.

i heart faces :: let them be little

My daughter Eva is 7 years and 7 months old.  I remember the moment I met her, it felt as if I had known her my whole life.  She was the most beautiful little thing I ever saw and all she wanted to do was lay on my chest.  It was heavenly.  And I remember thinking, "oh how I wish she would stay this little forever!"  She grew though and fortunately I became more and more enamored with her, which was seemingly impossible at every step.  Each time I would notice these new and amazing things about her and each time I would say to my self, "oh, how I wish she would stay this little forever!"  Darn that girl, she keeps growing up in front of my eyes!

A few weeks ago, we had a really warm day in the higher 80's and I knew it would be the last one.  So after school I thought a photo shoot was in order to celebrate the last warm day of the year.  Eva was excited at first, but when I found the right spot, she wanted to play with the grass and rocks and pick black berries and NOT be my model.  So I went with that.  Because before I know it, she won't think that our adventures are the best thing ever.

The picture below isn't the best portrait I snapped that night; but to me, it really captures the part of her that I wish would stay.  That "little" part that is eventually going to slip away.

There are many more very sweet "let them be little" photos at iheartfaces.  You can get there here:

i heart faces :: raise your hands

Initially, I thought of a different photo for this i heart faces challenge:  a lovely image of my daughter spinning around with her hands in the hair.  Though I realized after seeing it again that her hands aren't actually as visible as I thought.  

I edited the image below last week and I just love it.  This boy's serendipitous smile and the sense of utter contentment is so sweet.

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Maternity Sneak-Peak :: Susie

One day a few months back I had the sweetest voicemail from this lovely lady below named Susie.  I've known Susie on a friendly-acquaintance type level for several years now and her voicemail was serious heart-candy for me, praising my photography.  I was overjoyed that she wanted me to do her maternity and newborn photos. =)  She is the sweetest ever and so gorgeous and I think both of those qualities shine through in these photos below.

Cole & Piper :: children's custom photography session

Last month I had the pleasure of photographing a super adorable brother and sister combo:  Cole and Piper.  I drove out one Saturday morning to the small little town where I grew up to play with this young heart-stealing duo.  There were a few things that struck me while spending the morning with them. 1) I am so in love with my job, and 2) I met the most delightful little boy who actually caused me to want one (oh my), and 3) being asked to do this is such a flattering and honoring request.  Thank you Jen and Spencer for the pleasure of spending the morning with your family!  You're doing a fantastic job.

This image was the first one I captured that morning and is one of my favorites!  He loves her, undeniably... but poor Piper!  Girl just needed a little rescuing. =)

This is another image that I just love to pieces.  I don't know why exactly, it could be that it's beautifully imperfect.  It's not a perfectly captured portrait; but the expression here is wonderful.  Those gigantic blue eyes are quite lovely too. =)