Y'all we love when we are invited to participate in an extended family gathering like this shoot, especially when it’s my best friend and her family! The misty morning didn’t slow us down…

It’s so fun to welcome a new life into the world… and it’s especially fun for me when it’s a family I’ve been photographing since before they were married! And now they have TWO sweet baby girls who are just so precious. Big sister S was SO incredibly sweet with Baby N. She was all smiles and so happy to get to hold her baby sister…

I’m sure you all recognize this family from many many years of shoots. This is Becca’s longest running mini session client, Mandy! Mandy’s grandparents wanted these made after seeing Mandy’s session and boy did they choose a cool location for this shoot. The Art Museum Grounds gave us many great options for backdrops. We know Mandy’s grandparents will cherish this shoot! If you are ever looking for gift ideas, shoots like this make a great gift, especially for grandparents!

This was a fun one for so many reasons. This shoot was a surprise Christmas present for the matriarch of the family, when everyone was going to be all in one place at one time for a baby shower. The family gathered on family land to do pictures all together, of each family group, all the kids, and so many other combinations…

This beautiful extended family shoot took place at Dorothea Dix Park. We have a good, long history with this family, including both brothers' weddings. This was the first time I have seen the whole family together since the last wedding. Alison’s fashion choices for herself and her family are always on point. I mean…look at those cute cousins! There’s so much love between them all. We love capturing such sweet and precious moments in time for the Smitleys!

Photographing this end of year party was surreal! I’ve taken every single headshot for the Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness, so to see most of them all together for this event was really cool. I often talk about how incredible the actual business of Three Oaks is, and the services that they offer, but I don’t always brag on their founder and fearless leader. I have been photographing Casie and her family for years. During that time we have built a really incredible friendship that I am so thankful for…