Baby Lucas

Baby Lucas is the surprise new addition to Pastors Yuriy and Tamila. His family and I did an outdoor session a week prior however his mom wanted a few close up newborn shots of him to treasure. The following week we met up again with his parents warning me that Lucas is a fussy baby and ANY images I get of him would be greatly appreciated. 

It was a delightful surprise to have found baby Lucas smiling for the camera while he parents pranced around behind me, trying to keep him from crying. Sometimes as parents, you gotta do what you gotta do to make the baby smile. Well done parents and baby Lucas!

Bigun Family

There are some people in life that no matter how long you haven't talked or seen each other,  every time you meet again its as if you've been in relationship the entire time. Pastors Yuriy and Tamila are those kind of people. Always friendly, warm and openhearted. 

It has been a joy to watch their family grow and capture moments in different seasons of their lives. This session was no different as they've welcomed a 4th child to their family. 

Thank you for allowing me to document this new chapter in your now family of 6! 

Blur

The end of 2016 is a bit of a blur. Within a 3 months span I traveled to New York to see the end of a 5 year fundraiser, joined a new non-Profit, turned 30, went to Africa, came back and moved to a place of my own. At that point the holidays were in full swing and after the chaos of that season, I'm just now starting to feel like I can catch my breath again.

Overall, 2016 was a good year.

Ethan Luka

My nephew Ethan Luka turns 5 this month and I CAN'T believe how fast 5 years have flown by. This little boy has changed my life and is the reason I started doing photography. From the minute he was born to now I have had a camera in his face, taking pictures of every smile and milestone along the way. He is an absolute character! Super goofy and dramatic, which makes for a fun subject to photograph!

Baby Adam

My dear friend Val stopped by today with her sweet kiddos. Ezra and Adam are the cutest kids and I couldn't help but grab my camera for a spontaneous photo-shoot.

Baby Jasmine

Newborns are my absolute favorite to photograph. The new baby smell, itsy bitsy hands and feet...  I just love them! Last weekend I had a photo session with little miss Jasmine and her beautiful mama Tatyana. Aren't they stunning!? Here are some of the images from their shoot...

 

Valentines Day

Valentines Day cards are so much fun! Yes its easy to just go to the store and pick up a box but personalized cards are much more memorable in my opinion! :)

This year Ethan (my nephew) and I decided to be a little silly creating cards for his pre-school class.

A Valentine Kiss just for you!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!