senior portrait

I made it to the Everglades and didn't even get eaten by an aligator/crocidile. Mosquitoes, that's another story. We have travelled a couple of thousand miles to end up where we are, leaving family behind. To my surprise, I have family right here (my mom's cousin's family). So we had a fun time. She so full of life and happiness! It was lots of fun. Enjoy the slideshow!

Welcome to Florida

My little one has turned 1 and we went in the backyard for some photos. I waited a couple weeks past his first birthday and my procrastination paid off this time. He started walking, and 5 teeth instead of one. The older kids got in a couple of the shots. I may be getting old and tad nostalgic, but the kids are growing up fast. We've been enjoying our time in Florida - humidity and all. :) There are experiences that we wouldn't have had anywhere else. The kids have even got to hold a baby alligator (mouth taped up) and a baby monkey. So much excitement. :) Enjoy the slideshow!

Happy Mother's Day

With just a few days before the official Mother's Day, the YW brought their mothers (and a couple of substitute mothers) to mutual. There was lots to do - Hand scrubs, facials and manicures, yummy food, goofy photos, and just spending time together. There were a lot of laughs!

Thanks to everyone one for their smiles and willingness to go a little crazy at the photo booth (and for those that brought props and helped clean up). So, to mothers and substitute mothers everywhere - Happy Mothers! 

bring on fall

The Fall leaves are beautiful! The perfect time to take some photos. Check out some of the photos a few of the great people we've met here in Wisconsin. Enjoy!

Here's a cute family photo session:


And a few fun senior photos:

Welcome to Wisconsin!

Wisconsin is so green and beautiful. I don't think I have see so much green. Emma was actually excited to see a dirt lot the other day. It must be that Arizona is ingrained in me - I like to see a little bit of the brown stuff. So, when it was time to take Austin's 7 year old pix - is he really that old?!? - I went for the sand. Which happen to be the lovely shores of Lake Michigan. We'll celebrate the Wiconsin trees later. For now, enjoy the amazing contrast of sky, sand, water, and plants - with my cute kiddos in the mix.

Good bye Arizona

How appropriate - one of the last few days in Arizona, I spent it taking photos of our dear friends. The smiles are adorable, and the "other" expressions are just as cute. It is so fun to see the personalities coming through - The girls rocking the cute outfits, the toddler doing only what they had to before he tried to run away again, and the baby so cute and loved by his family. We miss you guys!

kid photos

Things are warming up. Summer is on it's way and there is nothing like a barefoot walk in the park. Check out the slideshow of these two cute kids.

engagement photos

My credibility with at least a couple 1st graders just went up - I got to take photos of their teacher and her fiance. :) These two are too cute! We took a stroll in downtown Casa Grande and then when we got closer to sunset, we made our way over to the golf course where he proposed. Join in on the fun and check out some of the favorites.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas....

It seems like just yesterday we enjoyed the Drama Club's production of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Now three week and one busy Christmas Break later I finally posted the pictures!! We (I think I can speak for everyone there) had a lot of fun attending the performance and want to thank the faculty, staff and students for all their hard work. And a special thanks is due for Ms. Parkinson and Fix, you girls did an awesome job!! Enjoy...

happy birthday!

Happy Birthday, Papa! We love you!

new baby

Babies are so fun - especially when they are brand new. This baby is getting lots of love from brother (now if he survives all the love :) ).

Check out some of his first photos:

family photos

During Thanksgiving we got together with most of my family - it was great to see the brothers and their families/potential families (we missed you Hollie). This gave me the chance to take some photos of my cute, cute nieces (and my brothers and significant others didn't look too bad either :) ).

Here are the slideshows - enjoy!

Big Brother and his family:


(Not so) Little Brother and his girlfriend/soon-to-be fiance:

through the fields

Living in Arizona, I have seen cottonfields - as I drive by. :) Last week, the experience was a little more up close and personal - a family photoshoot in the fields. The cotton was so beaustiful - almost like little bunches of snow or white flowers. Such a nice change from the non-luciousness that winter brings.

This family grew up with cottonfields, farming and playing in the fields. Don't they look great?

family photos

It's Christmas time and that means getting the family together for photos. Here is the first of many. It was so fun hanging out at the park with this family. There were lots of smiles and laughs.

Check out their photos in the slideshow:

Another Year Older Times 2

The kiddos are getting older. Here are Austin's birthday photos (can you tell it took a little convincing to smile?)


And here are Emma's - she loves the silly faces.

Austin's been going to a City Basketball Camp on Saturdays. We had the chance to go and take some pictures of all the action.

family photos

Families are just wonderful - and especially this family! These are great friends from the college days. We went to visit them this past weekend. Talk about too much fun and too little sleep. Thank you guys for letting us be a part of such a special weekend!

Here is the slideshow of my favorites:

family photos

Family photo sessions for me are a blessed experience and this session was no exception. For that hour, I got to be a part of their family. I find out which child is the climber, who loves to run from the camera, and how much they love each other - even if everything isn't as perfect as it should be.

Getting your photos taken are a stressful experience - between making sure everyone's clothes, hair and smiles are perfect - I mean adaquate - for one hour, it makes for some craziness. There is messed up hair, holes in the jeans, and the spit up on shirts. But with all that comes kisses, smiles, funny faces . . . Each moment frozen in time to remember.

The other day I found an old cell phone and I looked through the photos before I got rid of it. Honestly, I didn't remember using the camera on that phone excessivey. After all, it was old and a cellphone - why use that when I had a choice of 2 DLSR's and a decent point and shoot? Let's just say my expectations for these photos weren't high. Then I saw the photos - all of moments when I was either bored, or getting a shot that wasn't expected (so I didn't have a better camera option). There were photos of my kids hanging outside in their swimsuits, one of my daughter's sweet smile and a fake grouchy face from my son (I'm sure I had asked him to smile) - all moments that I want to remember. Photos of who my kids really are; real expressions, real life. And that is what I try to do for each of the families I get to have a photo session with - just with the better camera. Create photos of who they are right now - holey jeans and all.

Enjoy the slideshow.

family photos

There is nothing like getting the whole family together for photos (takes a lot of coordinating and coaxing). The kids were promised treats and tacos for cooperating and smiling big. There is nothing like a great bribe. Can I come too? :)

Here's a few of my favorites. Just push play to view the slideshow.

Growing up

This cutie is getting so big! At 1 year old he is crawling, standing, and climbing everywhere. You just can't help but smile when you see him (even if he kept me running). Check out the fun in the slideshow: