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!! 

I tell my clients often... 

If the lighting is beautiful, we can make just about any location look lovely. 

When she suggested a Christmas tree farm for the location of our session, we searched high and low for one that matched our availability, but nothing seemed to work. 

So instead we improvised. With the highway only a few yards away, and the rows of trees at the local landscape supply used carefully for our background, we decided to embrace a non-traditional spot. 

And instead, we focused on the beautiful celebration of a lovely little family. 

Hannah and Jake, I'm so thankful you trusted me with such a crazy idea of a location! It was such a joy to work with your little lumberjack and I can't believe how precious his smile is!! Thanks for trusting me with your memories. :)