The Johnson's Christmas Photos

Stephanie and Sandy are sisters with one pretty important thing in common, they both have adorable children. The kids were great (I love love love cooperative kids). Little Colin was a tiny bit unsure of the camera at first but after a little time chasing him around I think he started to like it! I had a great time meeting you Stephanie, here are a few pics from your session, can't wait for you to see the rest!

I love his little personality in this picture:

House Family

Fall brings 2 things that makes family sessions almost impossible: Cold Weather and Dark Evenings. Well it is almost winter so we had to get creative and crash the convention center to catch a couple of snapshots for the House Family for Christmas.

I must say I was a little scared taking pics of 14 people but these kids were great!

I had a great time meeting the house family! Your pictures will be ready soon. As for the rest of the families waiting for their pics to be posted, I am planning to post a family each and finishing editing a family each day! Pics will be in the mail soon to all!

Ladybug Brooke's Christmas and Birthday!

Having a Birthday so close to Christmas can have some downsides. There's the fact that its expensive for parents, you often get gifts that dual as a Christmas and Birthday gift, parties on your actual birthday are often out of the question...BUT at least you can have Photos for 2 events for the price of one! I had such a great time chasing Brooke around for her photos. I LOVE kids who are constantly on the run, it means they are having fun! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Brooke! I hope you love your pictures.

What am I thankful for? I am thankful for a loving, happy, healthy family, a new business that I love spending my time on, and moms who think of adorable "additions" to bring on photo sessions. Brooke's mom calls her Ladybug, so what could be better than a Ladybug themed birthday party? Happy 2nd Birthday Brooke!

Crittenden Christmas Photos

It is officially the Holiday Season. Main Street is decorated in holly and carolers are practicing for their rounds. Everything fits the season, EXCEPT FOR THE WEATHER! Not that I am complaining, it is perfect for pictures! I just feel like us St. Louis people are getting spoiled and then BAM! Its going to be cold. Today however, was perfect as I met with the Crittenden Family for Christmas Photos. They were all adorable in their Christmas colors and Drew was one of the best kids I have ever taken pictures with. Of course, who wouldn't be great if they have yummy ice cream as a reward?

Doesn't this remind you of a Winter Snow Globe?

One of my favorites of the session:

And now for the Ice Cream!

Mettendorf Christmas Photos

I vividly remember when Carrie looked over at me with a nonchalant expression and said, "Can you look up what labor feels like?" Next thing I knew I was at the hospital visiting my friend and her new baby boy. A few short months later I sat with her in my family room playing with her, Ben, and my new camera. Carrie then said, "You really should start doing photography as a business". I looked at her and laughed. I guess this momma had some intuition because here we are again, Benjamin is now 7 months and they still have the same photographer for their family photos! I'm so excited to see you grow Benjamin, you are such a great baby!

What is this camera thing you keep putting in my face?

I told you I'm not a picky eater Mom!

The Soon to Be: Louis and Kimmel Bruno?

When Louis first told me he was dating Kimmel, my immediate response was, "Well, You two will be getting married!" I had been in a few classes with Kimmel (Her name is Elizabeth but I have never heard anyone call her by her first name), from the time I met her I knew some guy was going to be very lucky to have such a strong, God fearing woman. She has definitely found her match with Louis and she is just as lucky to have him as he is her. They are a beautiful couple and I couldn't be happier that they found one another.

I know this is an engagement session but Kimmel has some of the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. Aren't they gorgeous?

These two are a beautiful couple who puts God not only at the center of their lives but the center of their relationship. I can not wait to witness more of the blessings you two will recieve for your faithfulness. One of my favorite sayings is "A woman's heart should be so lost in God that a man needs to seek Him to find her". This quote was lived by this couple and I am so thankful to be a part of this special time in their lives.