I again had the great opportunity to do senior pictures for a friend of mine this past week and wanted to share with you because this guys down-to-earth smile and dark eyes just needed to be shared.  I spent quite a bit of time this spring doing senior pictures for 2 beautiful girls and I just had to giggle at the difference between the sexes.  This shoot took less than an hour and although his smile is quite natural, he's still a guy and this so wasn't his thing.  But he hung in there, made his mom shed a few tears, and if anything we had a nice time enjoying this gorgeous weather we've been having.  I have quite a few shoots on the calendar coming up as we move into cooler weather.  Many blessings as you finish this last year of high school and move into a new phase of life, Derrick!

The idea for this picture below just happened to pop into my head and didn't think it turned out too bad.  I liked the idea that she's standing in the background...sending him off into the world...but always there to walk back to when he needs her.  (OK maybe this would have more sentimental with a girl, he probably just rolls his eyes at this one.)

After months of silence I'm happy to come back with on here with some pictures of this sweet little girl.  I haven't done a photo shoot in quite a while and it was so fun to jump back in the saddle again and capture a few shots with her and her brother.  So thankful I have people who have asked me to do repeat photo sessions with them!  Hope you enjoy!

To those who follow my blog, I apologize for the months of silence.  I assure you it was not intended but as life has been overwhelming busy and full of fun and exciting adventures, I just simply wasn't able to take the time to update or even take pictures to share.  I had to blow the dust off my poor neglected camera to do this shoot (and of course I didn't mean that literally...I'd NEVER let her get covered dust :)).  But with that said I'm pleased to share the news that Me and Him are now happy home owners!!!  After years...almost 8 now...of tumbling around from home to home, through the grace of God we were able to purchase a home of our own in July.  It was a dream we've had since we first got married and no it's no mansion or castle but we could care less and frankly it's out "mansion".  From the first night we've been pinching ourselves, hardly able to believe this dream has become a reality.  I'm hoping to get some pictures to share soon...now that my camera has been resurrected from the dust.  Stay tuned!!