quick hello | mishawaka family photographer

Hi, friends!  I'm just stopping by to say a quick hello.  The stockings are hung.  The tree is trimmed.  Cookies are being baked...and eaten.  And most importantly, we are preparing our hearts to celebrate the Greatest Gift ever given.

Need a last minute gift?  I offer JHP gift certificates in any amount and they can even be emailed.  Print, tie with a pretty red ribbon and it's under the tree just in time.  I have a handful of openings scattered throughout January - April.  I'd love to do a snowy session with you or even a fun indoor lifestyle session right in your home.  It's all about the memories!! :)

evergreen cuties | south bend family photographer

These evergreen cuties are such a joy!  I count it such a priveledge to watch them grow through my lens.  I'm keeping most of their session underwraps since it 'tis the season. ;)

happy girl | south bend baby photographer

I love, love these simple sessions.  Give me a cutiepie kid.  A bed.  And a big window and I am a happy girl.  The cutie with the pig tail?  She is one of our beloved Baby Steppers and because she is moving across the country we needed to get this session in pronto.  So happy to have met these sweet people and  I wish them many blessings in their newest adventure.

lucky you | south bend family photographer

It's Christmas card photo time, so I am trying to be careful with what I show here.  Lucky you!  You get to see individual pictures of these three darling sisters.  Such a treat to visit these three (and their parents) every fall.  Mom always does a fantastic job at coordinating everyone's outfits.  So cute!

seriously great | granger photographer

I think I'm still smiling from spending time with these amazing kids.  I've been watching them grow through my lens for several years now and meeting with them is a highlight of my year.  This time they brought along their adorable cousins.  Double the fun!  Seriously great kids.  And I seriously love my time spent with them. :)

fall color | michiana family photographer

 

I am loving this rich fall color.  And, of course, another visit with these girls.  It's been such a treat for me to watch little Lily grow this year.  Every visit with Lily means a visit with her awesome big sisters (and momma and daddy, too).  She's approaching her one year birthday and I know they are going to have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas season watching it all through Lily's eyes.  Thanks for another fun session, friends!

twirl | michiana children's photographer

Happy Twirling!  Happy Friday!

100% yes | goshen family photographer

These beautiful smiles are always a treat to see.  We were running against the quickly darkening skies, but we made it!  Whew!  These little girls will bring a smile to anyone's face.  And the hat?  100% yes.

Thanks for another great session, friends!

fall on the lake | michiana family photographer

these two are a hoot | michiana children's photographer

These two are a hoot!  We have a cutiepie big sister and a Baby Step Alumni.  And we think they are pretty great.  Thanks for the fun, friends!

happy fall! | goshen family photographer

Big sister was just a baby when I first starting photographing this gorgeous family.  Such a treat to watch these little grow.  We had a beautiful fall evening when we met at the park.  Fall color was all around as you can see.  Thanks for another great session, friends.  Happy Fall!!

baby giggles | south bend baby photographer

I was blown away when they pulled him out of his carseat.  It's only been three months, since I last saw him.  He has changed so, so much in that short amount of time.  Funny how that happens.  So much fun to see these Baby Steppers grow through their first year.  These lovely fall colors help make this milestone even more memorable.  Thanks, friends, for a fun walk around campus.

in love with fall | south bend family photographer

Somehow this gorgeous family always ends up with great fall color for their yearly photo session.  Maybe they make fall look good??!  I think yes.  ;)  I always look forward to their session because I know they are going to show up looking fabulous.  Add in their super rockstar behaving kiddos and we are WINNING all around.  Thanks for another fabulous session, friends.  I tried to save a few of my favs for you for later, but they are all my favs.

REMEMBER:  JHP January through April 2014 Opening Day is on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4!!