When you meet a 6 year old for the first time…

You should definitely ask if she’s ticklish.

And if she’s ticklish, then maybe she really likes to laugh a lot.

And if she likes to laugh a lot, then maybe you’ll make everyone tell her jokes JUST to get her to giggle a little bit more.

And if she giggles…. she might make other people giggle too.

And if everyone is giggling, then you might need to take a hug break.

And if you take hug breaks… that probably means you have the cutest family ever.

Jenna and Josh - you really do have the cutest family ever!! It was such a joy to meet your little ray of sunshine and be invited into your home for photos. Thanks for trusting me with your memories and I hope you enjoy them for years to come! :)

We searched for red trees with no people around.

Hoping that we could capture the glory of fall in all its splendor.

But since all the beautiful trees were taken, we picked our own cool locations.

On the streets in front of houses, in the woods under trees, and on the sloshy, muddy ground.

Because family can be family anywhere. :)

Brian and Amanda - we did it!! Your kids were troopers and you were so patient as we avoided the crowds and made our own plan work. I’m delighted with how wonderful these photos turned out and I hope you love them too! :)