My youngest boy plays guitar. Two birthdays ago, he begged for guitar. He was going to be 8 that year, and I thought that I had better not invest a whole lot to begin with just in case he changed his mind. I found a half-sized guitar on Amazon, and he was beyond thrilled when […]
I Heart Faces Photo Challenge
Twins! {Akron, OH Newborn Photographer}
On Monday, I had the amazing opportunity to photograph my very first set of newborn twins. I was so excited! When their mom e-mailed from the hospital to finalize her session date, she also messaged me a photo of them wearing these little pumpkin hats. Adorable! And they were perfect for this month’s photo challenge […]
Pets and Children
Ask anyone who had a pet when they were growing up and he or she will tell you that caring for an animal adds such a wonderful dimension to childhood. Their pets are often associated with some of their most cherished memories. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post on including pets in your portrait session, I […]
Enjoying Life
“When I fully enter time’s swift current, enter into the current moment with the weight of all my attention, I slow the torrent with the weight of me all here.” ― Ann Voskamp To slow down, to focus fully on our blessings in each fleeting moment and recognize them as such, to be “all here” as […]
Let the Summer Fun Begin!
I love summer! I always look forward to the kids finishing up the school year and having more wiggle room in our daily schedules. Of course, with camps and activities and marching band, it ends up feeling a bit more busy than I’d like. But I just enjoy having the extra time with the kids. […]