Livi, Joan and Franci (Royal Oak, MI)

When Annie approached me about doing a toddler/puppy session, I was super excited to say the least. Her sister and friend Elisa just got some adorable…I mean ADORABLE puppies!! Combined two puppies with a cutie patootie 3 year old, and there are smiles and...

Emma, Jake and Reese (Stoney Creek Metropark)

I just adore these families. Tara and Cait are really good friends, and every year we combine families and pick a new, amazing place to go. The kids absolutely love each other! From sprinkles to sparklers, this year we had a blast trying out fun things with Emma, Jake...

Happy 1st birthday Eli!

Last time I saw Eli, he was just a little peanut at Janelle and Ryan’s wedding last summer. Now he is a bigger peanut and just celebrated his 1st birthday! I met Kristi and Kyle on campus at MSU, and I absolutely love Eli’s cake smash at the end. He is...

Lucy Lavender Grace and her first year

“Good morning outside” is what I say to Lucy after I take her out of her crib every morning when she wakes up. I change her, feed her, and then we play for a little while to start the day. I sit quietly and admire her. Each day has been something new,...

Chase {6 month portraits}

Oh…the Gibbons family. Seriously, some of the sweetest people I know. I used to work with Sara, and from the moment I met her she has always had a huge smile on her face. I have watched their family grow, and their latest addition Chase could maybe be the next...