Steve, Rita & Baby Emily {Mt. Morris, MI Photography}

Over the past few years I've developed quite the appreciation & admiration for the miracle of pregnancy. I know that sounds a bit cheesy, but it's so so very true. Steve and Rita are expecting baby Emily Elizabeth to arrive very shortly. This pregnancy has not been without difficulty, so little Emily is very much a miracle!

Unfortunately our shoot just happened to land of the windiest day in the history of the world (maybe an exaggeration there, but not much of one!) so we were confined inside. We were still able to get some shots that document this time right before Emily's grand entrance into our world.

I cannot wait to meet you, little one!







Gotta have a little fun with it...lovely idea Rita!




I just love this one...Rita looks so peaceful...serene...thankful!

Rylee {Mt. Morris, MI Photography}

I cannot believe that little Rylee, in two short years, has grown from this sweet little newborn....

...to this gorgeous toddler! My how time flies. And OH MY how fast our kiddos grow up!

The Best of 2011 {A Year At A Glance}

2011 was an incredible year filled with amazing opportunities. I met SO many wonderful clients last year and grew as a photographer leaps and bounds. Glancing through this past year's archive I felt humbled and thankful....God has been good to me.

A year at a glance...100 photos from this past year, in no particular order, that have become favorites of mine. Described in a word or a phrase, it's what I remember about that moment, my client or the photograph itself.

2012 will be nothing short of fantastic. I will be relaxing in my role as a photographer a bit more. I will grow even more, constantly becoming and fulfilling my role as an artist, apart from all the other millions of photographers out there. I will be focusing more on who I want to become as a photographer...not what others think I should become or be. I won't be pushy or overwhelming....I'm just going to enjoy.

Sounds like a plan to me.

1. Sacrifice.

2. Sweetness.

3. Black Haired Beauty.

4. Infectious Smile.

5. Serenity.

6. Class.

7. Milestones Remembered.

8. Peaceful Anticipation.

9. Joy.

10. Adoption is Love.

11. Where Curiosity meets Imagination.

12. Purity.

13. 60 years and counting.

14. In sickness and in health....cancer holds nothing.

15. Sillies.

16. Perspective.

17. Sieze the Moment.

18. Devotion.

19. Childhood is Magic.

20. Artistic Soul.

21. Firsts.

22. Pure Passion.

23. Love is Joy.

24. Helper. Dreamer. Sweeter than strawberry pie.

25. Few things are better than a beautiful family.

26. Stunner.

27. True.

28. Where You Go I Go.

29. Joyful Eyes.

30. A beautiful friendship of mine.

31. No Need to Conform.

32. Details.

33. Support System.

34. Sisterhood.

35. Porcelain Skin. Strong Soul.

36. Freedom.

37. Model Material.

38. A Mother's Love.

39. Oh Bubbles....

40. Genuine.

41. Unique. Strong. Creative. Unmistakably Beautiful.

42. Hilarious. Passionate. Talented.

43. Young Love.

44. Beautiful Story.

45. Survivor.

46. Light.

47. Vibrant.

48. Walking in God's will.

49. Busy Bee.

50. Interpretive.

51. True Love.

52. One more come February!

53. Unity.

54. Animated.

55. Devotion.

56. Fun People.

57. Best Location Ever.

58. ...To the Present and Future.

59. AMAZING young woman.

60. A Perfect Day.

61. Smiles amidst the bumble bees!

62. Enjoy.

63. Warmth.

64. New Beginnings.

65. Preparations.

66. Classy Talent.

67. Whimsical.

68. The Blessing Outweighs the Storm.

69. Warm Light.

70. Innocent Love.

71. A Truly Classy Couple.

72. Perfect Outdoor Wedding.

73. Sweet Emmy.

74. Young Beauty.

75. Peekaboo Toes.

76. Gorgeous, Fun October Day in Wisconsin.

77. Unique.

78. The most fun I've ever had with a wedding party.

79. AMAZING family.

80. A friendship I'm very thankful for.

81. Beautiful December Bride.

82. Try not to crack a smile!

83. Dimly lit intimate first dance.

84. Well Dressed Feet.

85. A tear is shed as he officiates his daughter's wedding.

86. More beautiful than words can say.

87. Friendship + Leadership.

88. It's what she does...spreads some sparkle over life.

89. Almost ceremony time.

90. A story can be told.

91. Hand made details.

92. Insane lighting.

93. Lil tutu butt.

94. Soft Snow.

95. Sleepy little man.

96. The little guy is loved.

97. Those Eyes!

98. Time stood still.

99. As guests waved goodbye.

100. Best shoot of 2011.