The "F" Family

The beautiful sunny day turned dark and threatening just before we were to begin this session. Nevertheless we got our last shots just as the raindrops started! Little L was a trooper! I don't know how her parents resist those sparkling brown eyes!

Lexington Children's and Family Photography: The "B" Family

Oh dear! It's been WAY too long since I've posted to the blog! It's not for lack of content, that's for sure. I wanted to share today some pics from a family session I shot last month with the "B" family and 1-year-old "D." Oh my goodness, what a good little model he was with such pretty blue eyes! I told him I'd take his photo any day he'd let me! Thanks, B family, for letting me document this special time in the life of your family! I hope our paths cross again!

Lexington Family Photography: The "D" Family

I love meeting families formed through adoption. My husband and I adopted our daughter, Ellie, from Albania in 2006 and we're preparing to adopt a son (also from Albania) this summer. When I chatted with Myra over the telephone to plan this session, there was an instant connection through our adoption experiences. Having hiked that path of mountains of paperwork and ridden the rollercoaster of emotions associated with such an endeavor gives us the ability to speak the language of adoption 'talk' which can truly sound foreign to anyone else!
Last August the "D" family brought home their son from China and have started the process to bring home another little boy later this year, Lord willing. I wish them the best and share in their joy over another little one finding a family in them.

I was so pleased when Myra took my suggestion to have this image (above) printed as a 10x20. The panoramic format suited this pose so well, I want to do something similar for our family when we become four!

In addition to the carefree nature of the image above, I also love how it freezes in time this stage of life. In how many more years will those younger girls be able to look at their mom eye-to-eye? I can also see how the two oldest love their little brother and his zest for life. ;-)

Thanks, D family, for a fun evening together and the opportunity to document your beautiful family!

The M Family

A few years ago (five and a half, to be exact -- and I remember because our dog was a wee pup at the time), our church had an optional summer social called "Suppers Six". Over the three months of summer six individuals (or three couples) would get together for supper one evening per month. The groups were put together by someone at church and the point was to get to know others better in our congregation. We decided to participate in the event and were matched with the H's and the M's. It was nice to get to know better people that we had seen on Sundays but didn't really know -- and over good food in each other's homes. I'm glad that we all continue to attend the same church and now continue to see each other in the church nursery/preschool as we all have kiddos!

I was excited when Carrie contacted me this summer to request a photo session for her family. We decided to wait until the fall as Carrie wanted a photo for her Christmas cards while planning it close to her children's birthdays. Not long ago said session took place and here are some of my favorites! Don't these children have the most beautiful BLUE eyes? Thank you, M family! We love you guys!

Baby Jackson

John and Erica are dear friends and when they asked me to photograph baby Jackson, I was totally thrillled. Initially they were going to come down to Wilmore, but our plans took a detour and I ended up shooting the session at their home in Louisville on our way back from vacation. The change worked to our advantage because we were able to get some shots in Jackson's nursery, then put him down for a nap and visit. Don't you love how Erica's color scheme worked with his eyes? ;-)

Thanks again for the opportunity to photograph your new little family! We love you guys!

Meet some of my family...

A few weeks ago Nathan's family got together here in Central Kentucky for a reunion. It's always nice to get some family photos of the generations together when you're usually separated by distance! Here's a few of my favorites!

My brother-in-law, Stephen, and his wife Rachel

Here they are with their five sweet kiddos.

To keep the kids "excited" about 'picture time', I told them to go find their own special spot to be photographed. Above is my nephew Caleb. He's a great big brother with such a tender heart. He's a great help to his parents!

Here's Josh - he's so talented and smart -- I can't wait to see what kind of young man he grows up to be!

I think you can tell from the photo above what a charmer 5-year-old Micah is! Love that boy!

Here's Leah -- her momma's girl. You can't blame them -- they're WAY outnumbered in the gender department! It was a treat to be in town when she was born as her older brothers were all born while they lived far away in New Jersey and we didn't see them until they were months old...

My sweet in-laws. They are SO thoughtful and loving. I am blessed beyond what I deserve!

All the grandchildren (minus baby Elisha)

Last but not least, our own Els. Just 2 weeks after her 4th birthday.

Family Reunion

Summer is family reunion time, and ours is no exception! I was so excited when Nathan's Uncle Ken and Aunt Elaine requested some family photos while their family was all together a few weeks ago at our family reunion. Here are some of my favorites of them and the grand kids. Didn't they do a great job? I love these people!

The Ferrell Family

It's always a privilege to photograph someone's family, to be asked to record a slice of their lives that will become part of their family history for years to come. It's even nicer when it's someone with whom you have a personal connection! The Ferrells have been friend's of my sister and brother-in-law ('Bug' and Seth) for a long time (the guys were roommates in college for many years) and as such our circles have crossed from time to time. Try as we might, the four of us can't get my Seth and Jenny to relocate any closer to the Bluegrass.

A few weeks ago we joined the Ferrells for a warm summer evening at Shakertown and enjoyed apple trees, geese, and the occasional barnyard animal with their boys. I think life with a three year old is nearly always filled with wonder and excitement. Borrow one for a day and see your world with new eyes! In spite of all of the new things to see, the kids did marvelously though. Enjoy!