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?

Nearing Family

This was my very last shoot of 2012. 2012 was a FANTASTIC year for me, work wise. This was the year I got to spread my wings and do what I reallllly loved, and felt more confident in myself, and felt absolutely touched by the amount of support and praise I have received from friends and strangers alike. This joyful family was the most perfect way to round out this fantastic year. I tried to pick my most favorites, but had a really hard time and I tried to only keep the preview to 10 photos! Thank you Nearing family for choosing me, and a special thank you to the kids who suffered through the freezing weather!

 

There are more "serious" photos as well, but 

I kept picking the laughing ones as my favorites.

This is the original Nearing bunch...before it expanded!

I went to high school with these two, AND I "crashed" their

wedding! By "crash" I mean, I was the guest of a guest. ;)

this cracks me up.

isn't she sweet?!

What a good looking bunch of people to photograph.

Made my job SO easy. :)

Devin & Donovan

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

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.

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.)

C Family

You've seen this gang before, and you will likely see them again! Miss L is hands down the funniest little girl client I have. Not only do I know I'm in for a good laugh during the shoot, but I know I'm in for a good chuckle while editing the photos. My husband, who doesn't even tried to hide his biased opinion, also thinks Miss L is absolutely adorable. 

She gave me permission to take this photo,

and after she realized I had taken more

than one, she let me know I was pushing my limits!

She looks so much like her daddy and acts

so much like her mommy!

McV Family Shoot

I love this family. What more can I say? They are so fun, cool, and hip. Their children are sweet and HILARIOUS. This was a far different shoot than our shoot from last year (which was coats and rain and freezing!) The weather was absolutely fantastic and it was wonderful getting to see them again! 

I had to choose from an entire series of hilarious

photos. Don't ask why dad's eyes are slightly red. ;)

I love this one. Look at miss thang over there!

Ashley & Gavin

I've known Ashley for a few years, we met through a mutual friend, and although this is Ashley's first shoot with me, she's been a very enthusiastic supporter of my work since the beginning! Thank you SO MUCH, by the way. ;) BUT! When she came out to Abernathy for her session, we both realized something quite remarkable. Turns out I've known Ashley for YEEEEARS. We first met when I was probably 5, and she was 2! How crazy is that? Anyway it was an absolute delight finding this out, and it was even more of a delight getting to photograph her, her crazy-smart son Gavin, and her mother. Hope you enjoy the photos, Ashley!

I love this (but there are more

that I had a hard time choosing from!)

This boy is so funny and smart!

3 Generations.

Aw, to be a kid again...

The Huffman Family

I met up with the Huffman Family at Willow Grove Beach. Willow Grove is near and dear to me, since that is where I grew up. The Huffman boys were probably some of the best behaved little boys I have EVER photographed, and you could tell that the two brothers love each other very much. What a sweet family!

I think Annette has a beautiful smile!