Jenta, Mark Morris 2013 Senior pt. 2

We saw this beautiful girl back in the fall. She came back for a Spring session and what a wonderful session was it! The weather was phenomenal and so was the model, ahem, senior.

Sweet Mr. C is turning 6!

...and he has a new sister to show off! This little boy shares the same birthday as my mother, a taurus! He's an absolutely adorable boy, don't you think?

Devin & Donovan

 Do you remember this duo from last year? Look how much Donovan has grown! More handsome and more adorable than ever.

For the love of DOG.

Do you recognize that beautiful girl from the last blog post? Charity happens to be one of the two ex-co-worker's that I mentioned! I adore her. I also adore a good pet photography session, if you don't know me personally, than you might not know that I am slightly obsessed with my pets. My husband and I are both HUGE animal lovers! So when people approach me (sheepishly sometimes) to do a pet session, I am not only ALL OVER IT, but they quickly realize there is nothing to be sheepish about. There's a reason why people cry harder when a dog dies in a movie, than a person. Unconditional LOVE. This beautiful, sweet girl, BECCA (photographed below) is no exception. I wanted to puppy-nap her by the end of the shoot, and I know my husband would've been perfectly okay loving this creature! But fortunately, she is already so loved and blessed and probably wouldn't want us to puppy-nap her. ;) Enjoy. I certainly did!

Landon happens to work on a tug boat for his profession,

so it was totally fitting that one pass by during their shoot!

Look at sweet Becca's face. Charity said "She is not food oriented 

(when I tried to bribe Becca with dog treats), she is affection oriented."

Mini Sessions Round 2!

Rana & Tyler Engagement Session

I loved photographing this couple. I could feel the love between them, and at one point during the shoot, I teared up. Which has NEVER happened at an engagement shoot! I hope I can get my act together for their wedding, bc blurry-tear-eyes are never a good combo for photographers. I can't wait to work with this beautiful couple!!

Longview Mini Sessions

Longview mini sessions were a hit! It was my first time putting on mini sessions, and I did learn a thing or two for the next time I do them, but for the most part, they went really well. It was wonderful seeing old clients and meeting new ones. 

The D Family. Miss S is the absolute cutest! 

I photographed his parent's wedding!

You've seen that cute guy before. 

Do you remember him?

He is so darn smart and funny!

I don't want to be biased...but in this case, I can't help it.

That cute bottom belongs to my Godson!

Bruno!!!! And his beautiful girlfriend and their dogs.

Mr. E, in the 6th grade (see his doc Martens?! they're cool again!)

Mr. A and Miss E, cute as can be.

Cheung Longview Reception

  I went down to Longview to witness & photograph this amazing celebration! J&M had their beautiful wedding in California in September, but J is from my home town and his father wanted to throw them a Longview reception, for all the family and friends that couldn't make it down for the wedding. The guests were in for a TREAT! They had NO idea that they were going to see some traditional Chinese Lion Dancers. It was awesome and, although it was traditional, you could definitely tell that whoever was the rear of the yellow lion, had been to a few clubs in their life (booty shakin'). Besides the wow factor, the room was filled with love and joy for this fun couple! Hope you enjoy the photos! (Please click on each photo to enlarge).

Father-son (younger brother of the groom)

had a little after Lion Dance celebration of their own!

isn't the bride just gorgeous?!

This little boy...had been begging for cake since

he arrived. This is what it looks like after

he's consumed the cake!

Congrats, you two!

The D Family

I met up with this beautiful family at one of Longview's most beautiful parks, Lake Sacajewea. This is a local favorite, and this time of year, you can see why. I showed up a little early and saw how breathtaking all the leaves were and thought Alice had made a great choice in location. Doug, the dad/husband and I go way back. I mean, waaaaay back, like elementary school, bus rides, fights, pranks, jokes sort of back. I've met his beautiful wife a few times throughout the year, and first saw her when she owned a local restaurant in town. She was always there, well dressed and looking beautiful in her cute little restaurant! Their tall little boy (he's only in the 2nd grade! Can you believe it?) Mr. D was bright, friendly, and easy to like. You'll also see some photos of the family puppy, who was very much a puppy (wild boy!). It was a wonderful time, and an all around fun, easy going shoot. Thank you for choosing me as your photographer D Family!

aren't they a beautiful couple? 

McV Grandkids!

Oh, you know...you've seen most of these kids on here before! Even recently, I would say. The matriarch of the McV fam called upon me to take some photos of her beautiful, fun, funny grandchildren. It poured and hailed on the way to her house, and I was a bit worried! But it cleared up and made for some fun photos. Don't they look like a fun family? (They are.)