Willow Caroline

This, this is what I've been working on ;) She's perfect and I'm in love. My sweet Willow was born December 16th and we've had a blast ever since! Here are some favorite photos from her first month with us;

A Break

Most of you know I'm having a baby in December. If not, I am! And I'm elated to have another little one, a girl little one, to add to my amazing little boys. That being said after much discussing with my hubby and as much as it pains me I am taking a break from professional photography until I get back into the swing of things and life after a newborn and pregnancy slows down or at least gets to a new normal. I've finally decided I need time with my little ones more than I need mommy time in the photography world. I am praying and really trying to be diligent about guarding my time while these kiddos are so little and growing so fast. That means that other things, things that I truly love, will have to wait. Oh how sad it makes me sometimes just because of all of the support and wonderful references every one of my clients has shown and given me. I can't tell you how hard it has been to decline shooting numerous weddings and families this year and next but it's the right choice for now. I will still be keeping a wait list for those of you interested in being alerted when I do come back to Fourth Light and pick back up booking sessions and weddings so please don't be afraid to call or email me with interest in being on my list. I will hopefully be back sooner than later but it will, most likely, be at least a year. Thank you for all of the support and for understanding!

Speaking of my little ones here are a few photos of my baby Bear and my big boy Lincoln!

His two year photos :)

They love each other so much!

GORGEOUS

That's the word, yep, that's it. These two little ladies are GORGEOUS. I love taking photos of them. They came up to my house last night and we had lots of fun as the sun set behind my house. This was a "school photo" kind of shoot for these two as they enter third and sixth grade. I love watching these sisters interact. Megan is always the comedian and Mckayla is such a sweetie. They love each other and I'm always encouraged to see these two get along so well, even in the midst of the tween years and all that comes with it. They play, laugh and keep each other going. They are so much fun! Blessings on a wonderful, new and exciting school year sweet girls!

I LOVE this!!!!

The S Family

I've never been the kind of girl to have a best buddy. Usually I have a group of women who I love and learn from regularly and back in school I was pretty much a solo act ;) I was weird... I guess I still am! Anyway back to buddies, this shoot was special to me. I really wanted to do well for this family not just because I like to bless every family I shoot with great photos but because Angela has given me so much in terms of wisdom and support that I wanted to repay her with some really nice photos. She has been my buddy since we married our husbands, moved to this small coastal community, and rearranged our lives at nearly the same time six and a half years ago. Her husband and mine went to elementary school together and share an avid love for hunting. Its been a HUGE blessing to have her in my life, going through the same things with hubbies and kiddos and I love her and her beautiful family dearly. Angela has been that best buddy to me.

That being said they are an energetic bunch :) Luckily I've known each of the little ones since birth and have seen them grow from infancy to wonderful little people with such unique personalities. I knew what I was in for! We had fun lumbering along the abandoned train tracks and racing along the boardwalk in the beautiful sunset light. The kids jumped, danced, ran and played their little hearts out with giant grins and lots of belly laughs through out the session... they love their aunt Ashley and I love them!

The M. Family

I truly love this family! I love chatting with Alisa every time family photo time comes around because she has a GREAT eye for style and for photography. I remember the first time I met her we were at her house and she had pulled up this beautiful photo from a famous photographer that she loved and wanted something similar in feel and pose for her little girls... I was a bit intimidated :) But then as our first session went along on a rainy afternoon indoors, Alisa and the girls made me feel right at home and I could tell she trusted me. Then I met Dave and well, he doesn't looove family photo time but he tolerates me and all of my crazy antics! I think I've grown on him! This was my third time shooting the family photos for Alisa and Dave and I feel like part of the gang. Alisa told me that I could take her to a car wash and she would trust me so I know I've got a great friend and client in her! I didn't make her go to a car wash. I think Dave might have thrown in the towel right there!  I hope you love these Alisa and know I enjoy you, Dave and your girls so very much!!