hello | osceola family photographer

This one had me at hello.  I walked in and saw this beautiful boy and he was ALREADY smiling.  And he didn't stop.  Such a happy, happy baby boy.  The sun was shining bright (trying to melt all of that snow!!) when we met last week to celebrate in pictures Dominic's six month milestone.  The sun + Dominic and his smile + his awesome parents = a great morning. ;)

miss hailey | south bend baby photographer

We have a new Baby Stepper here.  Miss Hailey is such a sweetie at six months old.  I can't wait to see her again at nine months.  Thanks for a fun session, gals.  It was wonderful to meet you!

winter glow | south bend baby photographer

It was cold and snowy.  A typical winter day in Northern Indiana, but we found some warmth and green inside the Conservatories.  I had so much fun meeting and working with this gorgeous couple.  They were naturals and so easy to work with.  The Conservatory Cat found them to be quite enjoyable, too.  He wanted in on the photo session.

Vanessa, you are stunning.  Thanks so much for a super session.  I'm already looking forward to the next one!

going places | mishawaka baby photographer

Sigh.  Another Baby Step Graduation.  It is such a privilege to watch these little ones grow.  An extra privilege here, as her older sister and brother are also Baby Step graduates.  This little one is full of spunk and happiness.  And she is going places! She's CUTE, too.  Thanks for a wonderful year of photos, friends.

contagious | mishawaka children's photographer

Do you know the song Happy from the Despicable Me 2 movie?  It's become a Hoke family favorite and kitchen dance party hit.  Well, HAPPY is how I felt when I visited these super cute boys.  They were happy and in a celebrating mood (big brother's birthday was the following day) and it was contagious!  I'm pretty sure it still is.  So you may want to be careful as you scroll through these images.  You're bound to get a big ol' smile and maybe a case of the happies yourself.

opening day | michiana family photographer

Cohen wants to remind you that today is Opening Day!  You're chance to schedule Summer 2014 sessions with JHP.  The emails are flying but there are still openings at this point. Click on the Contact Me tab above to schedule your session.

p.s.  More pictures from this fun brother session coming soon!