children
cole {1 year}
I am really finding it hard to believe that Cole is going to be 1 year in about a month! It feels like we just celebrated our friends welcoming their new little boy into the world, and now he’s crawling like crazy, almost walking, mumbling a few words, and definitely showing an adorable little personality already. He is usually the happiest little man, but this time he was not in the best of moods when we began the shoot, and knowing that he is teething (those darn teeth!), a few methods of soothing perked him right up just in time to enjoy his cake smash! Speaking of which, he more or less poked his fingers in it for the first few minutes, and then finally tasted it. I’m not quite sure that he’s a fan of cake though. 😉 We of course captured a few shots of the whole family — and it does not surprise me that Cole is photogenic, just like the rest of his family! Take a peek at the sweet little blue-eyed boy whose birthday we will soon be celebrating!
hannah & ethan {sweet siblings}
Hannah is 2, and Ethan 4, and they sure are adorable kids! A two year old’s emotions can go from happy to sad in a matter of minutes, so, capturing things quickly is key. 😉 I always find that when I just let them play, the most natural poses are then captured. I love seeing the world through a child’s eyes too, as, it’s sometimes the little things that can really make you happy. Like picking cherries from a tree. Or throwing leaves up in the air. Or running through the field while playing tag. Their energy and spunk brought a smile to my face. Here’s a peek at our fun little shoot!
cole {6 months}
Seriously, where does the time go? Cole is now 6 months! Since his newborn photos, it has been so much fun to watch this handsome little guy grow up. Already, there is so much life and tons of smiles! Every time he makes eye contact, an immediate smile. And, I’m pretty sure he should be a baby model — the last few shots with the hat and diaper cover — oh my! Absolutely adorable and look at his blue eyes!! Love him. Here’s a peek at the latest Toland family shoot! 🙂
vienna {1 year}
Vienna is ONE, and, she is one HAPPY baby! I loved her huge smiles and squeals of delight. She was awesome the entire shoot. I even got to try something that I’ve been wanting to do for awhile — cake smash, then right into an outdoor bubbly tub! It was so fun to watch her destroy the cake and even more fun capturing the soapy mess. My husband says that there is still a brown cake stain in our lawn today — and this took place last weekend. 😉 Completely worth capturing those moments. Such an adorable family ~ I’ve had fun capturing Vienna’s first year!
linden {18 months}
Sometimes it takes a little while for kids to warm up to the camera, the strange lady behind the camera and a new environment, but, once they do, there is so much excitement and they don’t want the session to end! 😉 That was the case with my latest shoot with sweet little Linden. I absolutely love children’s serious looks too though, so even if they don’t give me the biggest smiles, the photos turn out just as lovely… I know the parents want the smiley ones though, so fingers crossed for some of those as well. It always helps to have their favorite toys readily at hand, and hers was Elmo — he decided to steal the spotlight for a few shots while trying to get her attention. 😉 Linden was an absolute delight to take photos of and I had such a fun time getting to know this cute family!
lindsey {1 year}
Seems like just yesterday I got the call that little Lindsey was born and was ready for her newborn session! One year later, she is still as sweet as can be and already looks so grown up. I think I mention this every time that I see her, but her eyes and lashes are amazing! So much personality from this little lady, and I can tell that her parents absolutely adore her. Apparently, her new favorite game is to play timber — where she just falls straight over onto pillows, blankets, her dog!, and in this instance, her parents shown in the very last shots. Such a cutie.
Happy Birthday again to Lindsey!
riley {2 years}
The energy that a 2 year old exerts sometimes makes me feel lazy. 😉 Even though it was getting towards the end of the day, Riley certainly had that energy, and I’m pretty sure that she smiled the whole time! I think it’s best to just let kids be kids and capture them in those prime moments. Hopefully I did just that and she can look back at them years down the road and see what an adorable, fun and goofy kid she was. Thank you Lori, Randy and Riley for the opportunity to photograph your family!
jack {2 years}
It’s always fun having the Treiber family over for a shoot. This time, Jack turned 2 years old! He is certainly growing up fast — becoming more handsome everyday, and he definitely knows how to show his charm….he decided make a move on my daughter (4.5 mos) and gave her her first “kiss” upon meeting her! haha… it was adorable, and her father and I approved. 😉 Aside from that romantic moment, Jack was his usual energetic self, full of curiosity. His curly hair totally gives him that modelesque look, as well as his various poses. Oh, and he definitely likes his cookies. How could we get through a shoot without them? 😉
Happy 2nd birthday to the Jack Attack!!
emily {1st birthday party}
After doing a pre-birthday shoot with Emily shown here, I enjoyed celebrating and taking photos of her birthday party surrounded by friends and family. Taking place at Maria’s restaurant in Ralston, it was a perfect place to gather around and watch miss Emily do another cake smash! I think she is really starting to become a pro with that. 😉 There was of course pink, pink and more pink to be seen everywhere, as it was definitely a party for a sweet little girl. She is no doubt growing up to be a beautiful little lady, and I’m so excited that she, Brad and Jen will be moving into our neighborhood soon! I’m sure many play dates will be had. 🙂
Enjoy a peek at Emily’s 1st birthday celebration!
miles {1 year}
Miles is one! It has been a lot of fun capturing this little guy throughout his first year.
—> 3 months
—> 7 months
Instead of crawling towards my camera out of curiosity, he now seems the least bit interested in it… but rather, like most one year olds, is so curious about the world around him and wants to explore it — by walking! We had a successful cake smash, and, he really stayed rather clean. We also survived the 100+ degree heat and got a few lovely family shots outside.
**Thank you once again, Mary, Kyle and Miles, for coming to my place for the shoot! I hope you had a wonderful 1st birthday party!!! I am also really looking forward to doing your engagement and wedding photos! 🙂
emily {1 year}
Before miss Emily turns one this week, we had a pre-birthday party shoot. With so many fun props involved, it actually felt like her real birthday. There was everything from a party hat, a wand (yes, a WAND), and a cake to smash. I think that the adults may have had a little more fun at times just watching it all. 😉 This year has flown by, and I’m so glad I’ve been a part of seeing Emily’s milestones, as well as capturing them through photographs. Can’t wait to celebrate her actual birthday soon!
vienna rose {newborn}
What an adorable family I met last weekend. A lot of times, when looking through my lens, I can feel the love that families share for one another. And then again, editing these captured moments, I see it even more so. There is such a natural bond shown between this family in particular. Welcomed most recently, baby Vienna already has her parents wrapped around her finger. Born a day before Mother’s Day, it was the best gift and early surprise a mother could ask for. The other little man of the house, Kyren, has taken on the big brother role already and was showing off how much energy and excitement he had! 😉 I can’t wait to capture sweet little Vienna and the whole family throughout her first year!
leo & parker {1 year}
It’s still March and it feels like it’s been summer in Omaha for quite awhile. Last weekend was another beautiful one, and I was happy to spend some of it in the park with Leo & Parker. Having just celebrated their 1 year, we captured just a few more moments in a casual environment, one that usually makes Parker smile nonstop… says mom. 😉 While we got a few smirks in the very beginning, the heat took over and I think they both just wanted a nap. Even still, adorable family as always. I have a feeling they are going to get a lot of use out of the red wagon…the boys love it!
{1st birthday party}
Today Leo and Parker turn 1! They sure have come a long way since they were born… see newborn photos here and here . Last weekend was a fun-filled celebration with family and friends. When it came to cake smash time, neither one of them seemed to be too thrilled with the sugary frosting. Their facial expressions were priceless. Both boys seem so happy and are each developing their own little personalities. And, check out the hair! Love it. 😉 Happy Birthday Leo and Parker!!!
jack {18 months}
I recently had my 6th session with Jack, and wow has he grown! I think his hair keeps getting more and more curly every time I see him.. too cute! Although he had his ups and downs during this session, his happy and sad faces are equally adorable. And, I am realizing that more and more kids tend to be easily entertained by electronics, specifically telephones. That kept him busy for awhile, and I think they often think that someone is really on the other end of the line! Oh, how I miss make-believe days sometimes… 😉 As mentioned before, I’ve really enjoyed seeing Jack throughout his first years and getting to know his parents, Amanda and Owen. I am anticipating the day I hear that Jack will be a big brother….. no pressure guys. 😉 Here’s a sneak peek from Jack’s 18 month session!
miles {7 months}
This little man will make your heart melt. At 7 months old now, I was excited to see Miles again at his second shoot with me. Here is his first session at just 3 months old.
He is still adorable as ever with those AMAZING blue eyes! Not only is he still happy as can be, he’s developing even more of a bubbly little personality. Unlike last time, he now knows how to use his crawling abilities…. right towards the camera. 😉 He will probably be walking in no time! Thank you Mary and Kyle for coming to my place for a fun family shoot. I’ll be sad to see you move to CA, but hoping to sneak in at least one more shoot prior to your departure. 🙂
leila {1st birthday}
Leila’s 1st birthday is one to remember… even though she won’t be able to remember, hopefully these photos, amongst others, will allow her to see how much love was put into the planning of her 1st year celebration! I keep telling Jamee, Leila’s mom, that she needs to start a side business planning events. The details were just amazing and very thought out — from the invitation all the way down to the cake that Leila (kinda) dug into… she was very dainty and lady-like in the way she approached her cake smash. 🙂 Leila was looking adorable as always and couldn’t be more happy to be surrounded by family and friends. Thank you Jamee and Dusty for having me capture this special time in your lives! Before you know it she’ll be walking, talking (more) and growing up too fast! 😉
dane {1st birthday}
So much can change in a year. Especially if that year is from the time you were born to when you turn one. I first met Arica, Ryan and their son, Dane, when he was just a newborn, and boy has he grown since then! He now makes the cutest faces, including a need to stick out his tongue when a camera is present. His hair is much more full (and wild:), he has a ton of energy which recently led to crawling, and he’s got a huge appetite — since he ate almost his whole birthday cake! I had a lot of fun celebrating his first birthday and seeing him surrounded by friends and family. Arica and Ryan, you’ve got one handsome little man, and I thank you for having me capture this special time in your life!
leila jade {11 months}
Leila just keeps getting more precious every time I see her. And now, she’s developing her own little personality which is absolutely adorable! She is also on a roll with her crawling capabilities, so our shoots are getting a little more complex, as, one minute I’ll be taking photos of her crawling towards me, the next, she is sitting on my lap! 😉 I won’t complain though. It doesn’t hurt to fit in a little snuggle time with your subjects. And how about that owl hat? TOO CUTE! She is all set for her 1st birthday party coming up this month, and I can’t wait to celebrate it with everyone!
Leo & Parker {9 months}
Last time, Leo and Parker weren’t too thrilled with their Halloween costume shoot, and although this time I didn’t get a lot of smiles, I sure got a whole lot of personality and overall cuteness. It has been so much fun watching these little guys grow up, and I can’t wait to take their 1 year photos in a few months!
Caleb {2 years}
Despite his interest in everything else BUT the camera and not wanting to get his photo taken, I think some pretty cute images were captured of my little nephew, Caleb. He is just shy of turning 2, and it’s been so fun to watch him grow and develop new skills… including already being interested in computers. I’m pretty sure he is going to follow the Bockelman way and become a computer nerd of some sort. Nothing to complain about there though, we love having them around. 😉 Happy Birthday, Caleb! You’re becoming a handsome little man.
slobotski boys {6 months}
I’m so glad to see these boys good and healthy now. Awhile back, I photographed them just after they were born– a whole 2 months early. Only weighing around 2 lbs at that time, they now weigh a healthy amount and are as strong as can be. They have so much personality, and their facial expressions are priceless! They were pretty happy and content, right up until the end when their Halloween costumes were revealed. Although adorable to us, they wanted nothing to do with those costumes and I think wanted to just sleep at that point. 🙂 I look forward to capturing them again when they turn one!
trevden {1 year}
So much changes from the time a child is born until they are 1 year old. One of the most obvious is the amount of energy they have and the ability to be mobile. This little guy, Trevden, wanted nothing to do with sitting, and everything to do with running around and experiencing the world around him. Sometimes it is best to just let kids do what they do best and play, and then capture those moments. I’ve enjoyed capturing Trevden throughout his first year and watch him turn into an adorable little man!
1 year old
Leila {6 months}
Seriously, how much more cute can a little girl get? If she keeps wearing adorable clothing (look at that hat!), I might just take her home with me the next time I see them. 😉 Leila was just over 6 months for this shoot, and she is just as happy as can be. Who can blame her though when she has such loving and fun parents to be around? That, and my amazing peekaboo skills around the camera made her crack a smile — actually, I give her grandma props on that as she was a big help in getting her attention during the shoot. 🙂 We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to capture the fun and love within this family. I’m privileged to call them my friends and am honored that they have asked me to capture these milestones within their lives.
