boots |mishawaka baby and family photographer | jenny hoke photography

Say hello to this cutieface and her parents. Aren't they the cutest little family?! We're knee deep into the "reschedule" season of things. And I'm not loving it. I, for one, am not a fan of these gloomy, gloomy days. But it's always worth the wait...even if it's "3rd time's a charm. " Or 4th. Or 5th. And actually, I'm a glass half full gal...so gloomy days are okay...once in awhile...and if they don't fall on photo session days...AND it helps if I have a good magazine and a cozy blanket to snuggle under.

These little ones are just killing me with their boots and tights/leggings. I love it!

Thanks, family! It was wonderful to spend a chilly morning with you!

bye-bye | elkhart baby photographer | jenny hoke photography

This Baby Step graduate is so stinkin' cute that it didn't even hurt my feelings when she began to wave "bye-bye" in the middle of the session. Her adorable little wave was meant to tell me that she was done and I could go ahead and leave. How smart is that?! She melts me with those darling dimples and those teeth! My goodness. Thanks for the fun this year!

red | nappanee child photographer | jenny hoke photography

Darling little girl in red. Doesn't she remind you of some storybook alpine princess? She was a hoot...so perceptive and curious. I LOVE that my job enables me to spend time with these little friends!

fun&festive | south bend, in family photographer | jenny hoke photography

I was blessed with beautiful weather and a beautiful family on Saturday. These guys were a breeze to work with. Besides their gorgeous smiles, they were so cooperative and easy to work with. Even if Dad was giving me a hard time because we were moving furniture left and right. All in fun, though. All in fun!

just like daddy | goshen, in baby photographer | jenny hoke photography

Sweet as can be at 6 months old. Can't wait to see him again at 9 & 12 months.

lashes | lakeville,in baby photographer | jenny hoke photography

What a gal wouldn't give for lashes like these!? GORgeous! This special little fella belongs to my dear friend. And I loved the excuse to spend some time with her and her children. With Thanksgiving in a few short days, Melanie and this guy are high on my list of thanks-givings for this year. Hugs and blessings to you Mel!

go irish! | elkhart, in baby photographer | jenny hoke photography

Love this little Irish fan! I met up with him and his family on Monday morning. In spite of the dreary day, we were able to get some really cute images. Wouldn't you say?! One of my favorites parts of my job, is getting to see my Baby Steppers every so often. The changes that they are making in that first year of life are truly amazing. I'm honored to witness (capture) those changes.

glow | mishawaka family photographer | jenny hoke photography

Kristin is always beautiful...inside and out. She is spills over with kindness and her thousand watt smile. But let me just tell you that she is positively glowing right now. That precious soul in her tummy is making herself known and these parents are in love. With each other and with baby. I can't wait to see them as parents. As a family of 3. Blessings to you as you prepare and wait for her arrival.

friends | south bend family photographer | jenny hoke photography

This family (beautiful, aren't they?) and the preceding 2 families are all great friends. I had sessions with all of them this weekend and then they were together on Saturday evening. I just thought that was funny. We scheduled them all separately and two of them as far back as July. So what a coincidence! I won't spend a lot of time with words...I know you are all excited to see the pictures! I will say thank you, I always love to see you guys! And Happy Birthday to this handsome one year old.

christmas bella | south bend family photographer | jenny hoke photography

39 Days until Christmas! If this fun Christmas gal doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. You will remember her from our first meeting last summer. This family scheduled their Christmas portrait appointments way back in July, I think. Way to think ahead!

Which reminds me, weekend appointments are filled for January-March 2010. At this point, I still have some weekday appointments, so let me know if you are interested in getting on the calendar. $50 deposits are due within 10 days to secure your appointment. Since I am scheduling so far out now, it is necessary for me to take deposits.

smiley | granger baby photographer | jenny hoke photography

I would like to hereby award this chunky monkey the jennyhokephotography Smile Award. He was handing them out left and right. It's impossible not to smile yourself, when you are in the presence of such a smiley baby. These pictures celebrate his 6th month. You just want to scoop him and give him a squeeze, right?

I would like to entitle this picture "Peace on Earth". Makes me smile when I find gems like these while scrolling through the images on my computer. This is big brother getting ready for a few Christmas card pictures. Thank you, family, I love spending part of my day with you!

love.love.LOVE. | jenny hoke photography

I love.love.LOVE her and these pictures. Isn't my niece super cute?! Again, I'll get right to the pictures. That's what you're here for anyways, right?

beautiful | goshen child photographer

Beautiful boys. (I can say that, right?) Beautiful fall evening. Beautiful home. How's that for short and sweet?! Seriously, though, I mean it all. And am so happy to have met you guys! It was a pleasure to work with you. Thanks!

sweet | south bend photographer

It has been a whirlwind photography week, and December will come before I see it slow down. I don't have much time for words this afternoon but I will say that this 3 month old has sweet written all over her face. Doesn't she? She only had eyes for momma. I love to see that connection through my lens. Stay tuned for more of this sweetie at 6, 9 and 12 months.