Mitchell Class of 2012

My FIRST homeschooled senior! And being homeschooled my high school years, it was nice to have something in common. :)

I had such a great time visiting with Mitchell and his mom Kim. It's such a blessing to meet with such a young man who seems to know just what he believes, and just where he's headed.

I hope these images capture your unique confidence, and kind nature Mitchell. I wish you all the best and I know your family will see great things from you. :)

Ellie, Daddy and Lucas too.

aaaand TAKE TWO!

It was so much fun to see these two again. This time for beautiful Ellie's 3 month shots and some special moments between daughter and Daddy.

(Side note: as the mother of a daughter and the wife of an incredible husband/daddy - I have come to discover there is some incomparably special in the bond of father and daughter.)

And we decided that while Ellie needed a break we would play around and get some more of the more than willing Mr. Lucas- to whom I will forever be known as "Tamana- The Lady".

No kidding, I giggle every..single..time I say that.

Lucas-3 years (and Ellie too!)

A mid-winter session with the vivacious Mr. Lucas and his new baby sister- 2 month old Ellie.
We met up at mommy's parents beautiful home on the outskirts of Grand Forks for 3 years pics with Lucas, who was more than happy to blow us lots and lots of kisses. This precious little man didn't take much, if any, coaxing-and before the end of the day I was affectionately known as "The Lady".
I kinda like that- sounds like a superhero. ;)

Thanks so much Jen for the chance to hang out with you all for awhile and thank you Mr. L for the awesome new nickname.

Anora Hope!

...Or Annie Boo as she will come to be known by her smitten Aunt Vanna.

It doesn't take long to be a part of our family before you catch our penchant for odd, interesting nicknames (shout out to Boushee, Mini Muffin, Mimo Bibosa, Puddin, Jojobo, Bean and Hambone) :)

Please welcome my precious, adorable, lovely (insert preferred synonym for fantastic here) little neice Anora Hope. Daughter of my little sister Kelly, I had the pleasure of meeting her this past weekend. Shooting opportunities were limited with light falling fast and then a "not sleepy one tiny bit" little beauty.

And so, with the limited few..here are my favorites.

Chris + Sheri

This was the coldest session yet. Chris and Sheri (who are also very dear friends of ours) were such incredible sports as we froze, posed, shot, darted, froze, shot, posed, darted..and did it all over again. :)

Thank you Chris and Sheri for being so easy going and fun, and thanks so much for dinner and conversation. :)

Mary's bunch..

This one was a tight squeeze. One daughter in from school in Duluth for just a couple days, one daughter flying in to Fargo from Texas that morning. And the sun giving us less and less (and less) hours of it's company. BUT it all worked out (thank you Lord) and we got happy faces, cooperative puppies, and beautiful, warm, just before dusk, sunshine.

I love to shoot extended families. The look on "the mom's" face is always so warming. You can see the joy Momma's have when they have their whole family together, it's like they just don't stop smiling. And when that happens, all I really have to do is be there.

Thank you Mary for having me-the pleasure was all mine. :)

The Riley's

Once again with the Riley's. This time we met up downtown for another session at a beautiful old building downtown, which dear friends of ours were gracious enough to let me use. And then outside for some quick, (chilly!) but fun shots in the alley.

I always enjoy working with this family, you can see very clearly how much they love their littln's. :)


The black and whites are really speaking to me lately- SO, here you go. ;)