The Cannons

When Matt and I moved to Plymouth less than a year ago (is it really coming up on one year?!), God led us to an amazing church where we have been challenged, encouraged, and loved. We're incredibly blessed to be there. The Cannon family was one of the first to make us feel welcomed and it's been such a pleasure getting to know them and learning from Brad every Sunday.

I knew I would have fun taking their fall family pictures! Those kids kept me laughing!


Aww.... Such a sweet couple:


Autumn, Bella, and Max are a hoot! It was fun to see their different personalities in full gear!






Becky came up with some really fun ideas:


It's been such a blessing knowing this family and I look forward to getting to know them better over the years!

A Day on the Farm

Some of my favorite things (a gorgeous autumn day, time with fantastic friends, two cute kids, and getting to shoot a lifestyle session) all aligned to create a wonderful day with some great pictures!

I can't believe it's been two years since I last got to take pictures of my good friend Corey's family. Aedan has grown so much, and little Riley has been added to the mix!

The Brickers have a tradition of spending every available Saturday at "The Farm" in Milan with Jeremy's horse, Kal. I knew that doing a lifestyle session with them on one of those Saturdays would be a perfect way to help them cherish those memories forever.

Lifestyle sessions are my absolute favorite thing to do. Being able to capture real memories, moments, and expressions is just priceless. But before we embarked on the fun-filled day, we headed up to the hay loft to try for one quick family portrait. A little tickling had to be employed to get the boys to cooperate for this one.


It was fun to watch Riley observing every little detail around the farm.


Doesn't Aedan look so grown up?


I think he was waving at Daddy, who was with the horses.


Aedan was such a helper!



I love this expression!


When Corey was brushing Kal, Riley leaned in for a hug, and gently rubbed Cal's side. Oh, melt my heart...





Jeremy let Kal work off some energy before the family rides.


Aedan loves riding.




I had to be sure to capture some special time between Jer and Kal.



I'm so glad I got to experience such a special part of their lives! Check out their slideshow to see more of the day.

Fun Times Three

I had a fabulously fun time photographing the Carlson kids at Northville's Mill Race Village the other day! The location was delicious, the weather outstanding, and the subjects fantastic! They're such a fun family. It was seriously a treat!

I love this one:


There's a little bit of an uneven balance toward Sarah in this collection... She was such a great model I couldn't just pick one! I love what the sunlight is doing in this one.



This is only one of a long series of her various expressions. This girl knows how to work it!


Cory:


And Parker:


And yet another model shot from Sarah:



Oh the joy!

Frankie's First Weeks

I've been doing some lifestyle sessions of little Frankie during his first weeks in the world. He's such a sweet baby! Keep an eye out for more pictures in a couple of weeks!

Getting ready for his first bath:


He was so calm during the bath! He knows he's safe with Mommy and Daddy taking care of him.



So teeny tiny!




Katija is keeping watch:


He really doesn't cry much. I just love this one:



Burpy time!


Daddy's little guy. So sweet.