Category Archives: School-age kids

We met each other when our oldest girls were in dance class at the same time years ago – maybe 5 years ago! – and our younger ones were patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) waiting in the waiting room with us. Little did we realize that our kids would not only go to the same elementary school but would be in some of the same classes along the way.

What is most striking about Courtney is how big her heart is. She and Chris now have 5 awesome kiddos and a new puppy and yet she’ll still offer to help give rides if needed. She sent flowers when I needed a little cheer even though she was the one who was more deserving of a little extra sunshine. She volunteers in her kids’ classrooms whenever she can and almost always has a smile on her face. And Chris, while he jokes about how much chaos there might be on any given day with 5 kids, makes it clear that he loves these kiddos with his whole heart.

I’ve been crossing my fingers for an opportunity to photograph this awesome family for years now. I feel so privileged to have had that chance this season. There was the perfect amount of fun, chaos (read: bloopers), and genuine love. Thank you, Courtney and Chris!

What a crew! Silly faces, sweet hugs, and upside-down monkeys. Oh, and amazingly blue, blue eyes. All of them! It was so great to see these kiddos again this year – they braved the wind and the cold along with their parents and managed to have some fun in the process.

Kristie and Tom, I’m glad we could squeeze in a session for you! Thanks for sharing your fun family with me!

‘Tis the season for coughs and colds, fevers and flu! Jackie had emailed me earlier in the week with concerns that the session might not happen; C was sick and he’d been home from school a couple of days (why do fevers seem to last SO long?), but he rallied by the weekend and both he and his little sister seemed in good spirits despite the chilly day. So many hugs (in part to help them stay warm!) and smiles and squeezes in this sweet family!

I love meeting new folks in town! Thanks so much for a fun session, Jackie and Jeff.

“What would you like to order today?”

“Yes, I’ll take one beautiful sun-lit field, with temps just chilly enough to warrant a vest, hair just wind-blown enough to say, ‘I got this,’ and kids who know how to have fun. Please. And thank you.”

That’s what this session felt like for this fab foursome. These stunning girls seemed like they had the run of the place, sharing their sister hugs, jumping from the rocks, and exploring the park. It’s been years since I had the privilege of setting my lens on them (little C was just born!), so it was such an honor to spend some time with them now with their full-blown smiles and personalities in tow.

Linda and Mike, thanks so much for a fun afternoon!

Ohhh, it’s COLD outside! It’s like someone flipped a switch and all of a sudden, that mild weather we had all October is off on vacation. These little cherubs braved the cold and wind like champs, pink cheeks and runny noses and all. We met at their grandparents’ house that abuts the golf course and strolled around, carefully avoiding the velvet-like green that always blows my mind. We caught their grandfather making a cameo appearance across the way and the kids thought it was hysterical that I snapped a quick pic of him walking their dog. It’s the little things, right?

Martha and Paul, thank you so much for spending your morning with me. Martha, I hope you got a second cup of coffee afterward – it sounded like you had a long day ahead of you!