I love repeat clients. Going into a session already knowing someone makes everything seem so much more comfortable....like seeing your favorite Aunt Betty at Christmas. :-)

I met the Gravers last year, and was happy to hear from them again and to photograph their family. Just a few for a sneak peek!

Labels: family, Hays, outdoors, portraits

Last week was, of course, Thanksgiving. I spent the day with family, and for the first time in a long time, took my camera. My youngest nephew was born just about 2 months ago, so I was hoping to get some pictures of him with his great-grandparents....and I did. Although these shots aren't the greatest, I don't care and I love them. :-)



With great-grandpa George


My older nephew who was helping me....then took a break and ate most of our hard work!


Great-grandpa George and Great-grandma Louise


Great-grandma Louise


On the day after Thanksgiving, when many were scouring the stores for crazy awesome Black Friday deals (okay, I'll admit...I went out for a bit!), I spent part of the afternoon shooting an extended family session. Just a few from it:




lovin' the rockstar hair!

Labels: baby, family, holiday, outdoors, portraits

The Jones family is the type of family that I love to see together. Whenever I see them, I can just tell how close they are, and how much they love each other. I just love photographing these girls (and guy!)

Last year I took Miss J's baby pictures, and in the fall we did family pictures, so I was ready to see these cuties again!

Miss I...so cute, and so lovin' having her picture taken!




Man oh man, is that not a mischievous look?



I love the berets! très jolie!





I love this one of mom and her girls.



One of the whole family.



Thank you for choosing me to hang out with your family - it means a lot :-)

Labels: family, outdoors, portraits

A few weeks ago I spent some time with Marty, the most handsome little black dog ever. Here are a few....













On a sidenote, this is my 100th blog post! Wooohoooo! In celebration, the fifth person to comment on this post will win a prize. :-)

Labels: dogs, outdoors, pets, portraits

Earlier this week I spent some time hanging out at the beautiful FHSU campus with the Rohrs and family. In a time of iffy weather, it was really a gorgeous evening! Just a few for now......

Labels: family, outdoors, portraits

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

As all you Hays-ish and beyond people know, last Saturday was fa-reeeee-zing. Literally freezing. As in 28˙. It was a cold one! But Ashley, Alyse, & Adriane were troopers and we got their sibling shoot done! I mean really, can you tell we were all shivering and the like?

Labels: outdoors, park, portraits, sisters

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

Did you know......that Everyday You has a Facebook page? Check it out to see the latest pictures, news, and happenings from my little corner of the world! Be sure to be a fan, as I like to give away fun stuff to my fans, as well as post specials!

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Labels: children, facebook, family, outdoors, portraits, seniors, specials, weddings

"He really doesn't want to have his pictures taken.....these are really for me," Carey's mom told me when we schedule his session. Although that was the case, I think we got along just fine!

One thing I really like about these pictures is they really showcase Carey's interests...which is what senior pictures should be all about!

Labels: Hays, outdoors, portraits, seniors