Saturday I drove to the Johnson's home for a family session, thankful we had scheduled it for that Saturday instead of the 28 degree Saturday before! As I was getting my gear out to prepare for the session, C, the little girl, was hanging out with me. She seemed quite impressed by the quantity of cameras I had!

We shot quite a few pictures on their property, then headed out to a few others. As I was getting ready to leave, C and her mom were talking to me as I packed up. C said that she was going home with me, and we asked her why she thought that. She said, "You're taking all of us home with you, in your camera!"

I had never thought about it like that, but she is right.

Every time I photograph a child, a family, a couple, a wedding, I take home a part of them with me. That is what makes this so special for me - you have chosen me to be a part of your memories...and for this I thank all of you!

And now...on to the pictures! The Johnson Family sneak peek:


I just love this one.....Big Sis and Little Bro got their cool on for me. ;-)



The little man....oh what a cutie!


Big sis!


I love their display!


Nothing like a big pile of leaves!


We had trouble persuading them to leave the leaf pile....


Quite possibly my most favorite shot from the day.


Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your memories!

Labels: family, farm, outdoors, portraits

Yesterday I had the privilege of spending some time with Megan and Brad as we shot their engagement session. I love being able to get to know my couples before their wedding, as it gives me a chance to observe each couples' particular dynamic...and it gives the guys a chance to get used to my demands while shooting! Brad was a trooper and a good sport, though, and I am looking forward to their wedding next year!!

Brad's family had this milo field, which luckily for us hadn't been harvested yet!



how do I get so lucky....all my couples are just fab!



Rocky the dog was so cute!! I love it when couples incorporate their animals into the pictures...cause hey, they're family too!



One of Brad's old trucks made a fun prop.



a bit of sunflare by the farm that used to belong to Brad's grandparents.



Megan and Brad, we are gonna have a great time at your wedding! Can't wait!

Labels: engagement, fall, farm, outdoors, portraits