Category: Life Stages

Karl + Lindsay = Engaged!

As I look out my window right now, it is snowing.  BUT!  This past Saturday was a gorgeous day when we had the opportunity to photograph this couple. Lindsay and her family are good friends of ours, so we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to photograph her wedding! Karl and Lindsay met us in Gasport… Read more »

That beautiful baby bump . . .

Jason and Christina will be welcoming this precious baby into their arms in just a few short weeks.  But while she’s still incubating, we captured the beauty of her baby bump. We were grateful for a break in the rain to get these images!! She made this adorable sash.  I love how it gives her… Read more »

Gabe and Jenna in the apple orchard ~Engaged~

We spent this past Saturday afternoon with Gabe and Jenna, a couple we love already!! We had just received a bunch of snow, so we hiked out to her family’s orchard for our farm-themed shoot. We started in a barn, with a bale of straw and her adorable son. Then we gave our shortest member… Read more »

Matt + Amber = Engaged!!

I cannot imagine a “job” that I would enjoy more than what we do.  But there are times that we enjoy it more than others.  This is one of those times. Because:1. The groom-to-be, Matt, is Kevin’s cousin.  And, he’s an awesome guy.  (Love you, Matt!!)2. They’re one of those achingly-in-love-beautiful couples.  Really.  I’ll comment… Read more »

Baby Bump: Jen and Elliott Fanning

Allow me to introduce you to one of the sweetest couples I have ever had the pleasure of photographing. Jen and Elliott are expecting their first child mid-November.  So, here, she’s about 8 months pregnant. Isn’t she beautiful? This will be one blessed child with these awesome parents!

Meet Nick and Laura = Engaged!!

Nick and Laura met us at Akron Park in the middle of October for their engagement session.  Meet this adorable couple with their adorable dog! We began with a hike down to this old rock building. Behind it is the lake, which made for a beautiful watercolor backdrop. Isn’t she lovely? And, their session wouldn’t… Read more »

Client surprises family with pregnancy photos!!

Two months ago, a past bride messaged me with an idea: a photo shoot that would be put into an album, with the end photos announcing their pregnancy. Needless to say, I was totally on board!  Especially because her mom, who was being surprised, is also a past bride of ours. Here are the photos,… Read more »

Tyler + Jamie = Engaged!!

Meet my cousin, Tyler, and his fiancĂ©, Jamie.  We went to Michigan this past weekend and were able to photograph this beautiful couple on my grandparents’ farm.  What a treat for me! “Sneaking” into the corn: Then, their silhouette in the rye: Hand in hand down a little lane: In front of a stand of… Read more »

Bill + Christie = Engaged!

Last night, just before a downpour came to our area, Kevin and I met Bill and Christie for their engagement session in Akron Park.  I’m so glad we did!!  Bill and Christie are gorgeous people.  And, they’re brave too.  Bill and I were both stalking the weather radar to see if we could make this… Read more »

Detour with a 1969 Pontiac GTO

This past Saturday was our son’s last baseball game.  See images from his team here. It was warm, but mostly overcast for the game.  (Thankfully!) Afterwards, we stayed at Somerset Town Park for a friend’s graduation party.  In between, the skies opened up and poured! Hot asphalt + rain = steam. And, as photographers, when… Read more »