bring out the giggles | osceola family photographer

I'm in love with Indiana in the fall.  I've said it before and I'll say it again.  Actually, I think the feeling hits every year right about this time.  This darling family has been around since the beginning.  In fact, this smiling gent below is one of our beloved Baby Steppers.  It is always such a treat to have a short visit with them while we have some fun and smile for some pictures.  Dad knows just the thing to say to bring out the giggles.  Thanks for another fabulous session, friends!!

brings a smile | edwardsburg family photographer

This amazing family always brings a smile to my face.  I always look forward to their session because it's just always good.  Indiana has sure been good to us these last two weeks.  Showing off it's best fall weather.  I can't get enough of it!  Thanks for another amazing session, friends.  Enjoy!

oh my heart | south bend baby photographer

Guys, another Baby Step graduate.  Oh my heart. ;)  I so much love watching you babies grow during your first year.  Each time we meet, you've changed so much.  Learning to sit, and clap.  New teeth...or tooth.  Surrounded by love.  Oh, I love it.  And I really love images like the one above a happy, secure baby surrounded by her parent's loving arms.  Happy Birthday, sweet Hailey.

some kind of wonderful | south bend baby photographer

Haleyanna, you are some kind of wonderful.  So much personality.  The BEST smile and so happy.  I loved my time spent with you during your first year.  Keep smiling, kiddo.

happy baby | south bend baby and family photographer

The picture above?  It's one of my recent favs.  After a reschedule and not perfect weather, we were blessed with a happy baby and great setting.  So grateful for new client/friends.  Thanks for your continued support of this ol' business (We're going on six years!).  It means the world to me.

mostly sweet | niles baby and family photographer

Another Baby Step Graduate.  Sigh.  It's so bittersweet.  But, honestly, it's mostly SWEET.  It's been a joy to follow along on this kid's first year journey.  He's off to an amazing start!

brownie points | mishawaka family photographer

This family gets some major brownie points.  Not just because they are pretty cute.  And not just because they are ND fans.  But this time it is because of their patience.  Our original date was back a month or two, but for one reason or another we just couldn't make our schedules sync until last weekend.  I always say it will be worth the wait and this time was no different!  Thanks for a fun session.  It was great to work with you, again!

we are ND | south bend family photographer

We are ND!  This adorable family came in to town for the big game.  And it turned out to be a big win.  I count it such a privilege that this job allows me to meet fabulous families, like this one here.  How cute is that pic up above?!  And below?!  Feeling blessed.

the light | south bend family photographer

The light.  Ooh, the gorgeous light.  This park has quickly become a fav session location for me.  When the sun begins to descend and those golden rays shine through the greenery...perfection.  I loved meeting this high energy bunch!

watch him grow | granger baby and family photographer

I'm so pleased to share this darling session with you on this dreary Monday morning.  I'm thinking it may bring a smile to your face.  It sure makes me smile.  Samuel is one of our beloved Baby Steppers.  What a treat to watch him grow.  And what an adorable little guy.  Big sister Maggie is equally adorable and full of personality.  The camera just loves her.  Thanks for a fun session, friends!

Michael, Penn High School Senior 2014 | Mishawaka senior photographer

you get the idea | wakarusa family photographer

Beautiful setting.  Beautiful people.  Light rain??  Can you believe that?  We actually began the session in light rain.  Not sure how but it worked.  Somehow.  Thanks for another terrific session.  Sasha, you and your parents, are super-great-fantastic-wonderful-terrific-stunning...you get the idea. ;)