Here's the funny thing about family photos. 

We tend to value them the most when our kids are young. Growing, changing, never staying still for more than two seconds at a time. 

We make time for them, plan photo sessions around big birthdays and milestones, and celebrate each new month. 

Then the years pass by and the kids don't change as much. Or as quickly. 

We look at the lovely pre-teen or teenagers in front of us and imagine their groans of despair if we mention taking photos or scheduling a shoot. So we don't. We let it slide. 

But this. This?? This is what you're missing. 

You need these memories. 

Your pre-teens and teenagers grow up just as quickly as your little bitty babies. And they deserve to be remembered too. 

Rachel (and Jeremy!) - we did it again! :) I'm so so thankful for the chance to photograph your family countless times over the last decade. Who would've thought we'd be still going at it so many years later? Thanks for allowing me the chance to watch your itty bitty babies grow up to be lovely mini adults. Love you guys so much!! 

She's a busy mom of (almost) four year old twins, while finishing grad school, while working as a nurse, while being an awesome and adoring wife to her husband (whew! I got tired writing that!) - and she wanted to stop and document her family in this moment. In this season of life. To remember what it was like in the midst of the craziness. 

We met them at a favorite family hang-out spot, and they settled into the session like they were pros at being in front of the camera. Legit!! :)

Let me tell you something, parents: LOVING on your kids makes for the best photos - hands down. They hardly needed any direction at all! 

How sweet are they?? 

This little princess gave me one glance with her big deep eyes and I melted behind my camera a little. :) 

So much love!! 

Shout out to my amazing husband/assistant who attracts little kids to himself like he's made out of candy! They simply adored him!!

I love photographing parents that will get on the ground with their kids - play time got REAL. :)

Becky and Mark, thank you SO much for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family!! It was so fun to get to know you, and I can't wait to do it again in the near future!! :) Enjoy your priceless memories!