Morgan: Turning One (Grand Rapids Children's Photographer)

June 28, 2016

Dan and Lisa got married just about four years ago, and as a celebration of that AND the first birthday of their little cutie, Morgan, here are the photos from her one year session! Morgan was perfect for a baby her age. She isn't quite walking yet, so she didn't feel the need to escape the camera. She was pretty okay with smiling at my keys when Mom and Dad were in the shot with her. And when they weren't, she was all about the big smiles for their silly antics to get a giggle out of her.

It's so fun seeing couple's that you've worked with in the past grow and become parents. I wish this new family all the best and can't wait to see what's next for this little sweetheart! Happy birthday, Morgan!

^Serious little lady ;)

^Just need some silliness from Mom or Dad to get those smiles.

^Love this one!

^Pretty as a little flower.

^Well hello there, Little Miss!

^Adorable.

^Take a break to explore the surroundings.

^A fun family.

Emily Nikol: Brand New (Grand Rapids Newborn Photographer)

June 15, 2016

This little miss has been hoped and wish and prayed for. For a very long time. And she's finally here in the world with us. Sometimes the road to parenthood has a lot of bumps along the way, but this mom and dad kept their faith and knew that someday, God would bless them with their own little bundle of joy.

Richie and Kelly had their maternity photos with me a few months ago and it was fun exploring some spots in Portage with them. She came just a tiny bit early and I was so excited to finally meet little Emily. We were a little worried there for a second about fitting her session in as I had quite a bit of travelling going on at the beginning of the month but we made it work.

Emily is a sweetie. Though she didn't really like where I wanted her feet and arms too much, she was a pretty good little subject. She's a fan of lambs and her mom and dad, so far. I'm sure much more to come in the future. Introducing... Emily!

^I told her to poke our her hands. We agreed on this situation.

^Half smile ;)

^Little lamb.

^Awww, precious :)

^Lookin' good, Mama!

^So happy to be a family of three!

The Lewis Family: Orchard Goodness (West Michigan Family Photographer)

May 21, 2016

Friends of mine, practically family at this point, came for a few shots in the orchard as well. Though we just could NOT keep Olivia's thumb out of her mouth, I think we did all right. Conclusions... Declan is going to be a handsome young man soon, Kristin doesn't like bright sunlight, and Andy and Livvy stick their tongues out in the exact same way ;)

^There may or may not have been bird poop on this rock...

^A precursor of what is to come.

^A cute crew.

^Declan sneaks in a photo bomb when the opportunity presents.

^Big brother stepped out so he could make little sister smile in the bottom shot.

^Tulip!

^Matchy matchy.

^Nice one, Declan ;)

^I'm NOT sad that we found this awesome field of yellow.

^Tripped!

^Adorable.