2014 Review {Lake County IL, Newborn Photographer}

I am beyond blessed…this little dream of mine is growing every day! I have met so many amazing families this past year that at times I feel like I have to pinch myself. As I sit and look back at 2014 I am in awe of the moments I have captured for families and the trust that you have given to me in capturing these moments.  I can’t wait to see what 2015 has in store for me and you!  I can’t wait to watch all of my little babies grow up and meet all the new little ones waiting to arrive.  I can’t wait to watch couples start their lives together and families celebrate milestones.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! You have made 2014 an amazing year!

Take a peek at what fun I had during 2014!

 

Landon Turns 6 Months {Racine WI, Newborn Photographer}

I have some of the best friends in the world.  This lady has been with me for about 10 years now…crazy how fast time flies! During that time we’ve seen each other get married and she has had two adorable little babies. The littlest one is already six months old.  I feel like it was just yesterday when he was born and we were doing his newborn photos! This past fall we were so blessed with a crazy beautiful sunset and gorgeous orange leaves all around to capture some family photos and little six month photos. I love the six month mark in little babies…they have the best facial expressions around and Landon did not disappoint!

Fall Time with the B Family {Lake County IL, Family Photographer}

This little family is so great to hang out with…I love how the girls promise me they will share their Halloween candy with me and they tell me all about their toys and adventures. I also love how during our two hours together C can chat away the entire time with me. I’ve gotten to photograph this little family quite a few times and each time it seems like we have more fun!

I hope these girls continue to bring their parents the joy and adventures I know are hidden deep inside of them!

J Turns 1 {Lake County IL, Baby Photographer}

Turning 1 is a great milestone.  For some parents it comes with the fear that your little one is growing up…while for some little ones it comes with the newfound joy that they can move and discover the great things around them.  This little man was so happy and excited by everything around him.  He also has some pretty awesome parents that he simply adores, you can tell by the eye squinting smile he would give them.  This little family has quite possibly the cutest little puppy…I’m such a sucker for cute little animals.  Plus I think he liked me too…I guess I have some good puppy taming skills.

Take a peek at our time together.

Beach Fun {Racine Wi, Photographer}

This summer has been just beautiful for photos (minus the last week of rain and humidity) but trust me when you watch the next sunset…I bet it will be amazing! I love taking photos when the sun is screaming through the trees before it goes down at night giving everything it touches a beautiful golden glow.  This family’s session happened to be on the perfect night. I mean…there isn’t anything I would have changed, the sun, weather, location…it was magic. It’s the night I pray every client of mine gets to experience for their backdrop…the perfect backdrop.

I knew this family loved the outdoors.  They go to a cabin up north every summer, they enjoy cookouts with family / friends, and making trips to the local pool or Brewer’s games all summer long. This spot by the beach in Racine was perfect for them! I could envision the boys sitting in the tall grass watching the boats in the lake and the family sitting together on the pier with the sun just glowing behind them. Our night together was great…there were bubbles, playing in the sand, rock climbing and even taking an adventure walk to the big red lighthouse near by.  It was a time for the family to have fun, enjoy themselves and have some memories captured.

Here’s to the end of summer but not to forgetting how much fun it was!