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Manhattan, KS

So a lot of people don't know that I have lived in a multitude of places. For college, for my husband work...but this means I get to have friend and clients all over the country! And I now have friends that have kiddos becoming Seniors in High School, so some of them are contacting me to travel all over for photos. Of course I'm going to do that! Ha! This beautiful girl is so like her amazing momma bear too. So glad I was able to come down to Kansas and capture this special time for them.

Enjoy a few of my favorite images below...

Hastings, NE

This family was simply adorable for their outdoor photo session. They truly brought the best smiles, and mother nature brought the BEST lighting! I am absolutely in love with all of their images, but here are just a few of my favorites below...

Manhattan, KS

Ok...I have to start this post off with "I cried!" Yep. When Anne and her amazing husband, Bert, called to tell me they were pregnant. I cried! I bawled like a baby! They have been trying for SO long, and suffered so many losses. The news that IVF finally worked, and they were having a baby...my heart filled with joy and it poured out my eyes. LOL This is the baby they have dreamed of. This is the child they prayed for. I am so honored to call them my friends, to be the honorary Auntie to their new little boy, and to be the photographer that captured this magical time for them. 

Here are just a few of my favorite images from this awesome outdoor maternity session...

Hastings, NE

Oh this precious little munchkin is turning ONE! I can not believe that it's been a year already, so we had to get some updated family portraits to go with this super fun fall cake smash session. A few quick shots outside of our studio, and then inside for lots of fun and destruction of a cake. LOL 

Enjoy just a few of favorite images below...

Manhattan, KS

This couple is SO special to my heart. My dear friend Anne has been friends with me since first year of college, and so I have known her amazing parents for about as long. This year they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, so we needed to show off and celebrate this momentous occasion with some portraits. This meant a trip down to Manhattan, KS...my favorite place in the world! The Snyder's are absolutely the sweetest couple, and full of laughs. To say this session is one of my favorites of all time, would be an understatement. Love!!!

Enjoy just a few of my faves from this anniversary session below...

Fairfield, NE

Extended family session are truly near-and-dear to my heart. They bring generations together for moments that don't happen every day. For this amazing family, they are so lucky to have each other close by to share in each others lives. But these portraits...these are truly memorable! Even if the day was a bit windy, and the kiddos had ideas of their own, we still captured some precious moments. 

Enjoy a few of my favorite images below...

Hastings, NE

It's always so exciting to me when I get to do a sibling of another client. Miss Julie was absolute perfection for her Senior Portraits this year...just a couple years after her sister! Another beautiful girl with amazing portrait memories of her senior year of high school. Love!

Here are just a few of my favorite images...

Hastings, NE

What could possibly be better than a stunning high school senior...and her lovely horse?  The amazing Miss Caitlin brought not only one beautiful horse, but THREE of her beautiful horses to her session to create very special senior portraits for her.
Here are just a few of my favorites....

Hastings, NE

Senior portraits are always so special for me. Each session needs to reflect the young adults personality and personal style. Sometimes they bring pets, awards, books, flowers, etc, and this beautiful girl truly brought all that makes her unique. A bit of drama, a bit of "nerd" (her word), and a whole lot of stunning smiles. 

Enjoy a few of my favorites from this Senior Portrait session below.

Hastings, NE

Oh.My.Goodness! How much do I love this session? Ummm. A LOT! Miss Lena was so beautiful. The light was perfect. And the location...stunning! It all created a magnificent portrait experience for this amazing High School Senior. Thank you Lena!
Here are just a FEW of my favorites from this awesome Senior Portrait session.

Grand Island, NE

As you can probably tell from my website and blog....I'm a baby photographer. Anything baby related, I'm game! But it wasn't always that way. I actually started my business doing Weddings, Engagements, and Senior portraits. However, it's been AWHILE since I was hired to photograph any of the above.

In July, the lovely Miss Deanna and her mom contacted me about possibly doing Senior photos. I was very excited! A little nervous, as it had been several years since I had done a fun Senior Session, but excited nonetheless.

We made a plan for the end of August to do 2 days worth of photos....one with a friends horse and the next day with everything else. However, day one didn't quite go as planned and the friends horse didn't seem to want photos taken. Within a few minutes of arriving she had the horse ready, got on its back, and it promptly bucked her off, stomped around and trampled her. Not a single photos taken and I was terrified that she had been seriously injured. 

Luckily, she walked away with a cracked tooth and a few scrapes and bruises. Her make-up ruined from tears, clothes torn, and covered in dirt. It was definitely the end of the photo session, and not what any of us had planned. So we rescheduled for October to give her some time to heal.

When October rolled around we had one day, two locations, and several changes of clothes to get done....all before she had to be at the Homecoming dance that evening. Phew! It was definitely a whirlwind. But  the day went perfectly....a better trained horse was used....and the photos came out amazing.

Check out just a few of my favorites from this fantastic Senior Portrait session below.