L Family {Longview, Kalama, Vancouver, Portland Family Photographer}

I read somewhere that I should include more words then pictures when I blog. But really, who really reads what I write? Doesn't everyone just scroll past the babble to see sweet faces? I even scroll past my babble to see cute faces!

So...on that note, I leave you with the adorableness that is one of my favorite families on this planet. I've known these little muffins since they were in their Mommies tummy. I've known Mommy since we were teenagers...and now I get to know this gorgeous family that just warms my heart!

Family Photography {Longview, Kalama, Vancouver Family Photographer}

So this post is probably a little unfair because it is literally a fraction of the sweetness that was this family's session BUT I just have to share because they are too precious. I met this pair of twins when they were just weeks old, freshly home from the hospital and now look at them...getting so big, perfect in every way, full of wonderful insights to how they view this world from their newly turned 4 perspective. Their parents display happiness and contentment and the boys are a product of this love; it is plain to see. 

So please enjoy this very brief peek at these little cuties :)

Lauren - Senior Photography {Kalama, Longview, Vancouver Senior Photographer}

I met this adorable girl some years ago when I photographed a family wedding. She was sweet, kind and so easy to be around. Fast forward a few years to now, and I got to hang out with the same girl, however she's now this mature, smart, energetic, goal-oriented young adult and I was honestly blown away by her! She is graduating high school and college with an AA. Oh, and don't worry, the chick is only 18!! She plans to start her college journey in January (ya, I said that right, January!), has a plan for graduate school after her bachelors as well as for her future career. When the phrase 'she is going places' is used, this girl is the definition of.

When we set out for her session the skies were dark and it was one of those crazy weather days where it rains one hour, is sunny the next, raining the following hour...you know the deal (at least if you live in the Pacific North West you know what I'm talking about). We got through 15 minutes of one location before the sky just unloaded on us. We ran for the car and drove to one of the only two spots around that is outdoors and has coverage from the rain. Once we used that spot as much as we could, we retreated to the studio which is something I don't often do with seniors. To say she rocked her studio shots is an understatement. It made me remember why I love having a studio and working with studio lights. And then, true to Washington weather, the skies cleared and we were back outdoors, finishing our shoot on the beach in the sand!

I had an amazing time photographing a gorgeous girl and I HOPE she enjoyed it as well! Here are just a few of the images from this amazing session.

Good luck as you finishing your classes Lauren!! You are a true treasure and I wish you all the luck, blessings and happiness as you pursue your dreams!

Peterson Wedding {Kalama, Longview, Vancouver Wedding Photographer}

This summer has been full of fun sessions and beautiful weddings and the Peterson wedding was no exception. This sweet couple was a pleasure to be with on their very special day. Watching how precious they treat each other; it melted me! Their love is real and special.  And they know it. That genuine and honest relationship is so very rare and an absolute pleasure to document. So here is a very small fraction of the fun and happiness that was had at their wedding!!

Congrats Holly and Robby!!! Much happiness and love to you both in your life together!

 

Sisters {Longview, Kalama, Vancouver Photographer}

 

Pacific Ocean Family Photographer {Longbeach WA, Ocean Park WA}

 One of my most favorite places to be is at the beach. We are lucky enough that both of our parents have a place at the coast just a couple hours from where we live. It makes for fun, impromptu family getaways which are even more fun with we are joined by our siblings. My sis-in-law is one of my most favorite people on the planet and so when we convinced her hubby to come out to the sand with their gorgeous daughter for a 'couple' (like I ever really mean that right?!) pictures, it was a recipe for fun for me!

Lentz Family {Longview, Kalama, Vancouver Photographer}

This family is just too adorable for words. They love each other and it shows when I see them together. I've know Adrienne since middle school and it's just a joy to spend time with her now as we are both Moms :) She has such a happy spirit and is the most attentive Mother! She and her husband are looking forward to expanding their family through adoption, so please lift them up in prayer as they move towards adding another little one to their family in the future!! 

Edyn, my Red Head {Kalama, Longview, Kelso, Vancouver WA Photographer}

My middle daughter is my little sweet red head. I see so much of myself in her, especially the moody, passionate, excited part of her...I know I gave my Mom a run for her money with my childhood attitude (who am I kidding, I was a tantrum thrower big time). This girl of mine has such a strong view on how life should be, I hope this determination carries her far into the goals she sets out for herself. I pray that she keeps that determination in her faith and follows hard after God and after what she wants out of life.

This girl keeps me grounded. She expresses true Joy. When she laughs, it's for real, it's not polite, it's honest; a trait that I can appreciate. When she is smiling and laughing I cannot get enough of her sweet face, that porcelain skin, her full bottom lip, her big eyes and of course, her flowing red hair. I am never sure when photographing her will be a good idea. As a true redhead, through and through, if I don't have her 100% buy-in to the idea of a portrait session, it isn't going to happen. I do believe now though, after a few years of trying, that's I've found the ticket with her. A new dress, fun hat and some flowers, and she's game for 20 minutes of goofing off with Mommy. So, here is a personal picture gush of my middle girl. It goes without saying that I love her so.

Ganz Family {Longview, Kelso, Kalama, Vancouver WA, Portland OR Photography}

 Do any of you have friends so gorgeous it's just not fair?! Parents who are fabulously pretty, and they make gorgeous kids too that just drip with sweetness? Ya, I know the type :) My friends are those people. Good thing I love them because I could very easily hate them for being so beautiful :) But seriously, they really are the sweetest, most fun people so I forgive them for their good looks...they can't help it right? They came out to play a couple weeks ago and we did a session which Dad had gifted to Mom as a Mother's Day gift. SO sweet right? I loved the idea. So, here is some beauty for you to enjoy.

Adelle 3 Months Old {Longview, Kalama, Kelso, Vancouver Photographer}

I'm going to go ahead and gush about my precious baby niece here alright? Ok, here we go :)

I've said before that when I got married, I gained a family full of amazing people. One of those people is my husband's sister. She has been the most amazing Aunt to my children and when I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd baby and attempted to tell her, the look on her face was all I needed to know that she too, had just found out that she was expecting. Our due dates were 3 weeks apart. How perfect is that? Our babies ended up being born 29 days apart and we have enjoyed so much having them so close in age. Her sweet little Adelle is just the most darling little one. She is long and lean, perfectly dainty and such a girly girl already. I adore her so! We try to see each other every week and take a shot of the babies together so that we can watch them change and grow together.

So, here is a sneak peek of Ms Adelle's 3 month session. With a little of her Mommy and my guy in there as well :)

Dying over Adelle's face in the top image. Really?! Could you be any cuter?! Was it something I said?And my little chubby-wubby with his cousin!