Picture Taking Should be FUN!- {Gilbert, AZ Family Photographer}

This family has spent most of their lives in the studio at JC Penney for their family photos.  Now, don't get me wrong, there is ABSOLUTELY a place for studio photography, but this year they decided to take a chance and hired me for their family photos.  WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!

Sometimes you can't even imagine the amazing photographic possibilities out there until you get outside and start exploring.  The kids got into it and Miss J was only too happy to climb trees and go pretty much anywhere!

Downtown Gilbert was our setting and we thoroughly explored it!

This young lady is absolutely gorgeous and loved getting her picture taken.  She is bold and kind, full of joy and hope.  I love seeing young women like this!

And these pictures.  HEHE.  I didn't even suggest it, but YES I captured it!

W Family, I hope these make you smile....again!  I had such a blast with you the other day and hope that from now on every year you will be excited for your pictures!  Blessings!

Catch Me If You Can- {Gilbert, AZ Family Photographer}

Okay, so have you ever met a Mom that is so fit and nimble and wondered, "how does she look so good?"  Then you look around the corner and see her little boy running across the room as fast as possible?  And you go.....Ah HA!  I got it! Well this my friends is one of those fabulous Mom's.

And this handsome little man is the little ball of energy that keeps her hopping.  I got to know Mr. K and his awesome parents this summer when he and Evie were in the same swimming class together.  For the first 2 days they screamed at the fence together.  Ahh Bonding.

He is so busy, so active and so curious about the world.  My camera was simply slowing him down.  I love the pictures I caught of him though because I truly think it captures him.  Life is so big and so fun.....lets not waste it posing!

I am truly blessed to know this family and look forward to swimming lessons again next year.  There is so much love between the 3 of them and you can really see so much joy.  Life is really full, but it is most definitely happy for them.  Even if they have to try extra hard to catch that little man!

Can't wait for the next time playing and taking pics with you guys!  Hugs C Family!

An Afternoon to stop Time {Gilbert, AZ Family Photographer}

Life is so busy.  As our kids get older, they get more independent (I am learning this) and it takes an all out effort to just STOP and capture a few moments.

So much life has happened since I originally met Cherie and did the 60 mile walk for breast cancer with her.  It is so much fun to reconnect with her and get to stop her family for a few minutes to capture some moments.

This lovely lady was just a young girl  and now she is a glowing and accomplished Senior.

This handsome kid was just that.....a kid.  Now he has his own amazing sense of self and confidence.  He's cool.

We seriously had such a blast together the other night.  I love the dynamics in their family.  They have fun and it really does show (even if the girls are the giggly ones).

And you just can't forget Mom and Dad.  I always love to sneak in a couple of moments with them.  The 2 that started all of this.

C Family I am SO glad that I got to capture your family this year.  I hope you guys had a blast stopping your lives to grab some great family memories!  Best wishes for the best year ever.

Colorful Colorado: The T Grandkids {AZ Photographer in Denver, CO}

Boy I will tell you...I miss this family!  I am so glad that Chris wanted to come and get some pictures with all of her awesome grandkids while I was visiting.  

These kids were only too happy to crawl up in that tree like little monkeys.  Guess what?  It was Grandma's idea!  Yeah....she's pretty cool.

I simply love generational photos.  I really is so neat to see the similarities between all of these girls.  I love this picture a lot!

You just can't beat this awesome Grandma and I think her grandkids would agree that she is one of the best!