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One of my favorite things on earth right now is being an auntie. Well…that and being Allan’s girlfriend/wife! Yes, I like to think of myself as his girlfriend still cause it makes me feel 29 again and the aches in my knee begin to fade away. Oh dear, I’ve gotten off track here! More on […]

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Country kids portraits tharp boys

2/23/17

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You guys, I am REE-donk-u-lous-lee behind on blogging over here! Wedding planning consumed me for much of spring and then I got MARRIED over the summer, followed by a move up to Washington! Needless to say, it’s been a crazy past few months. But crazy good. So so good. And while we have been slowly […]

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california dairy farm boy portraits jack turns one

9/13/16

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You might remember this handsome dude from his “Huck” Finn Inspired session last year. Well…a few weeks ago, while down in California for a visit, I got to hang out with Grant and capture his SEVENTH birthday! And you know, if you’ve been following on here for awhile now, Grant’s mama pulls out all the […]

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kids portraits preppy newsboy to grease monkey

9/06/16

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You might remember Halle from my sessions with her over the years. They are always memorable, imaginative, and lots of FUN which I love! And THIS year was no different!!! The other week, I met Halle and her family on the coast for a Mermaid themed shoot!!!!!!!    Oh, there is never a dull moment […]

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A Mermaid Inspired Portrait Session: Halle

4/26/16

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Happy Monday friends!!! Casting off the week with not one, but TWO of the cutest rascals I know and they just happen to be my NEPHEWS!!! There is no humbleness in me when it comes to bragging on my nephews + nieces, I am unabashedly smitten!    There has been lots of excitement with these […]

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Country Kids Portraits: Boston + Carson

4/18/16

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And just like that, its December. Whaaaaaaaat??? I don’t know about you, but November seemed to fly by! I still feel like I’m digesting Thanksgiving!     This past month has been full of family sessions and LOTS of smarties (my go-to secret-weapon-candy for kids at shoots!)!!! I so love this season and time of […]

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Merced Portrait Session: Klups Kids

12/02/15

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Oh, you guys!!!! Hang on to your seats cause this little guy is going to sweep you off your feet with his UP Inspired birthday session today!!! As soon as I showed up and saw the ‘hot air balloon’, I knew this was going to be an extra fun shoot!    From the giant blue […]

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An UP-Themed Portrait Session: Oli Turns One

10/29/15

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Aye Carumba!!! How is it already September?!? With summer days coming to a close, I find myself looking forward to the new season ahead! Love me some fall colors and boot weather! But before I get ahead of myself with all this fall talk, I wanted to share one of my favorite sessions from August […]

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An All-American Girl: Evalyn turns 3

9/08/15

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Remember Halle from the Cupcake Wars themed shoot?!? She’s darling, I know! Well, if you can believe it, Miss Halle has an equally darling little brother named Grant. Ah, these two couldn’t be cuter! I especially love it cause Halle is totally girly-girl while Grant is all-boy. Like during Halle’s cupcake shoot filled with sprinkles […]

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A “Huck” Finn Inspired Photo Shoot: Grant turns 6

7/29/15

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This beautiful, sweet girl is celebrating her FIRST birthday TODAY!!! Madison is the youngest of three and is just the happiest little thing! Her sweet nature and smiles were a joy to capture. Oh, and let’s not forget those irresistible chocolate eyes…seriously will melt you!    Love documenting these precious milestones and preserving these little […]

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vista ranch and cellars garden flower girl portrait session madison turns one

6/23/15