Every year I wait & hope that Faith calls me for another photo session, because I just LOVE capturing her beautiful and photogenic family! She was one of my first clients, and has always been supportive of my work – which is truly amazing, considering that she lives in FLORIDA. She has family in PA, so we usually get together when she visits and this year it was for the occasion of her niece’s wedding (which I shot – stand by for THAT one later!).  So not only did she have to pack regular clothes AND formal dresses/suits for the wedding for everyone, she also had to pack suitable cold-weather clothes for their photo shoot! Talk about dedication to the importance of family photos; this gal has her priorities in order. And so she should – just look at how fast these kids are growing:

And – yes, they are twins – and yes, they look WAY older than they are – and yes, their dad has a gun:

On the steps of the church where Faith & Jack were married:

And my absolute favorite!

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The other man in my life, tee hee! Can’t believe he is growing up so fast…hope it’s happy, and you have many, many more Gavin!

I have the greatest place for lake pictures  just a short walk from my house. It’s so close that my favorite thing to do for family photos is to drag my red sofa out onto the beach for some really cool images…and how perfect are these for holiday cards?!! Hmm, I feel inspired….stay tuned!

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I’m so behind in my blogging of sessions, I know. But I think this one is worth the wait – just look at her! Casey is such a star in front of the camera that I think I was done filling up my memory card in record time. And I still had trouble narrowing it down to a manageable number of proofs! Here are a few favorites of mine:

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Beauty of Math !
1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn’t it?

And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111 = 12345678987654321

I have been photographing this family for quite awhile, documenting milestones and family sessions.  Their three little girls were always so adorable, and so when Hallie called me to schedule a fall session, I was really excited because I knew that all of the girls were now old enough to do some really creative posing. I was really surprised and actually  laughed out loud when she told me that this session was also going to be a newborn session! Just as their youngest, Anna, was about to enter preschool, Hallie found out that she was unexpectedly expecting…and it was a boy! Needless to say, everyone is thrilled with their newest addition. The girls are just crazy about him and love having a little brother, and I, too, am just smitten with this little guy!

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These girls are so cute and cuddly that I wanted to take them home with me! I photographed Sydni a few years ago, and this time I got to meet her little sister Baylee. They did such a good job letting me photograph them, and I had so many good ones to pick from that I could fill up my Blog…but here’s just a few (I’m restraining myself!)

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Gorgeous Fall weather…beautiful leaves and scenery…family time cozied up in the warm house after dinner…and Christmas just around the corner! I only have a few sessions left for this year, so if you have been thinking of treating yourself to the gift of family artwork (and maybe crossing off some of your gift list) AND getting those Holiday cards done, give me a call so we can get you on the schedule before time runs out!