Year after year, I get to see some of my favorite families.

The kids grow up, personalities change, and little babies start walking and talking!

It honestly truly never gets boring.

Every time I think I have a family figured out, they grow and change in such new ways…

They always keep me on my toes!

It’s both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging.

And it often reminds me to never take this precious work for granted.

Mike and Chris - YAY! Our favorite day of the year came and went and IT WASN’T HOT! Thanks for always being such enthusiastic participants in our yearly shoots and for keeping me on my toes with all five kiddos! I can’t get enough of your sweet family. Love you guys!!

Planning photo shoots from long distance can be challenging.

Sometimes you set up an appointment and pick the location…

Even if you’re not really sure what the weather, temperature, traffic, or day will be like.

And sometimes, as much as you can plan ahead, all the details change last minute.

So you pick a time when it won’t be raining.

Make up a new location away from the crowds of homecoming high schoolers.

Ditch the sweaters in favor of short sleeves.

And reminds yourself that it’s not really about the time, crowds, place, or outfits.

It’s about each other.

Stacey - we did it! :) Another year is in the books and it keeps getting better! Thanks for being so flexible with our little rain and location flukes… I’m so glad we got to see each other! Love you guys!