{family}
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! 🙂
fall {family} fun!
I have always enjoyed shoots which take place in the country. There is something about the stillness and less (if not any) noise that makes you stop to think more and just enjoy the simple things…like spending time with your family! The location for my latest family shoot took place on the Platte River at the family’s cabin which they have had forever. I really enjoyed getting to know them and mentioned that they shouldn’t be surprised if they find me just hanging out at their cabin randomly from here on out… 😉 They were all so sweet and willing to do some fun poses too! Here are just a few moments from the shoot. It was a gorgeous fall day, and we were surrounded by the most beautiful light and colors.
norman {family}
This last weekend, I did a fun shoot with another mother that I met in MOMS group. Her daughter, Violet, is just about 20 months, and such a beauty this little one is. Her eyes are amazing and really draw you in. I always tell parents that I love children’s serious looks (even though I know most want the super smiley shots), and Violet definitely had a great serious look. It was a nice mix between the two — serious and happy — although she definitely made me work harder to get some smiles out….including tossing her doll up in the air to “fly” all while trying to hold my camera steady. 😉 Here’s a peek at some of those moments.
treiber {family}
It had been awhile since I had seen the Treiber family, so it was fun to do a shoot with them since Jack is now three years old!! He is growing up too fast. They have always been a photogenic family, so I am never worried when Jack takes off and gets in kid mode, as we always seem to get great shots. 😉 I thought it was cute when you ask Jack to show his teeth, he gives the biggest grin — or rather really shows you all his teeth. He apparently is a fan of the dentist. 😉 I think he also got a little more adventurous since the last time I had seen him. He was jumping off walls into his father’s arms…. and kept going back for more. I think our whole shoot could have revolved around that activity. Here’s a peek at our fun evening!
coulter {family}
One day this last Spring, I took my daughter for a walk in our neighborhood park. Walking up to the playground, I noticed the only 2 other people there — what looked like a mom chasing around her very energetic little boy! We started chatting and I found out that she and her family had just moved up here from Texas. Since that day, we’ve had a few play dates and our kids are so cute together! It’s fun to watch them interact, and I think they have their own little language. 🙂 I was so happy when Lindsay asked me to take some photos of her family. Although their son, Max, didn’t give us a whole lot of smiles the day of, he is absolutely adorable! Those big blue eyes are going to get him in trouble with the ladies some day. 😉 I really enjoyed hanging out and taking photos of the Coulter family and hope to continue getting to know them as it turns out they only live a few blocks away! Enjoy a sneak peek from their 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!
koesters {family}
I have already given my daughter permission to marry either of the Koesters boys. Seriously, they are sooo stinkin’ cute, and, not to mention little gentlemen! 😉 I adore the whole family and am always happy when they get in touch for another shoot. Hayden is now 3 and Hudson almost one — the perfect age combo for two brothers. They seem to have so much fun together — Hayden is already teaching Hudson the ropes. Plus, they are keeping their parents plenty busy. Despite the weather being a bit chilly, we had a fun time shooting at their house and in their backyard. Here’s a peek from the day!
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!
peterson {family}
I am always happy when the Peterson’s get in touch for a shoot. We’ve known them for quite awhile now, and each time, I say how sweet of a family they are! **We really do need to get together more often Taryn and CJ. 😉
This time, we captured some indoor shots since it was so cold outside. As always, there was spunk, playfulness and lots of love with this family. The girls were looking as adorable as ever and are growing up way too fast. I know I always seem to say that with children, but when you photograph them, you really do see the difference from session to session. It was cute to see their reaction when they even got to open up a present — Dora the Explora (am I saying that right? — maybe it’s just Explorer 😉 — I should probably get used to this stuff having a girl now. Ha.
Enjoy a few shots from the day!
vienna {6 months}
Beautiful miss Vienna has sure grown since I saw her last during her newborn session! She is now just over 6 months old and was looking as adorable as ever in her glamorous little outfits. And look at those gorgeous big blue eyes! Wow.
The whole family came over for yet another fun shoot. It’s cute to see the difference in personalities of the two siblings already. Vienna is just so chill, and Kyren still has the energy I remember him having during the first shoot. I’m sure it won’t be long before Vienna catches up to her brother’s curious ways. 😉 I’m excited to see Vienna and the family again for her 1 year photos!
thanksgiving gathering {family}
The day after Thanksgiving, I had a wonderful time capturing a family of 25! How fun is it to have all 13 cousins together? A must-have captured moment. They ranged in age from 1-22 and were all so cute/beautiful/adorable looking. And, SO well-behaved! At the end of the shoot, they apologized for the chaos, but I thanked them for how organized and smoothly it went. With the weather being so chilly, we had everyone take shifts of warming up in their house, and then quickly running outside for their photos. My hands are still a little frozen from the day, and I’ve realized that I need to nerd out and buy some of those gloves that flip open at the fingers — you know what I’m talking about. 😉 Anyways, here are a few fun moments from the day! Such an energetic and fun family!
Big Red Barn {family}
One of the first weddings that I shot took place at the Big Red Barn in Bennington, so I was excited when my friend, Bj, contacted me about having a family shoot there. They wanted something that felt “Nebraskan”, and the Big Red Barn definitely is that. His sister’s family came down from Minnesota and brought their adorable daughter, Ava. Having not met “Santa” yet, they decided to have him come for a surprise visit. It was cute to watch Ava’s reaction, she was just kind of indifferent, but lit up when a box of raisins was presented. 🙂 Here’s a sneak peek at their rustic barn family shoot!
schmidt {family}
It was so nice to see the Schmidt’s again for another shoot! (First session shown here.) The kids seem to have already grown/matured so much, and this time they have a new addition to the family — little Drew was born a week before my daughter, so he is 6 months old as well! It was fun to see the whole family in an outdoor environment as it allowed the kids to just run around and be themselves. They still had the same amount of energy, just with a lot more space to show it! Thankfully the weather cooperated long enough for us to get some great shots. Enjoy a sneak peek at their fun-filled family shoot. 🙂
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!!
koch’s {family}
It was a pleasure to meet with the Koch’s, a sweet family of three, for a photo session in Elmwood Park. Lexi is an adorable little lady. Although shy around the camera, she liked to see the photo displayed on the screen afterwards, and that was enough of an incentive to smile. **A photographer’s trick for most little kids. 😉 She also overflowed with excitement when her grandma and grandpa showed up for a few photos as well. Seeing her run to them was just too sweet. Meghan and Tony made their way up from Nebraska City for the shoot, and are soon making a move to Kearney. I wish them all the best as they approach a new chapter in their lives!
lindsey {6 months}
I still can’t get over how quickly children change in their first year. Lindsey is already 6 months and she has changed so much since our first newborn session together. –> newborn
She is no longer the little human we can mold into certain poses and who sleeps through the whole session. She now has an adorable little personality and definitely tells you when she needs/wants something. Her eyes and lashes are ridiculously gorgeous, of course stemming from her parents lovely features. She also has the ability to sit up and oh yeah, has definitely found her feet. 😉 Enjoy a peek from a beautiful day’s shoot.
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. 🙂
rowley {family}
I’m finding it amazing to have taken family photos in the middle of January and have it feel like a beautiful Fall day! Besides being a little windy, it was a great day to be outside. I enjoyed capturing some photos of our good friends, as they were really up for anything, including charging a huge group of geese…which were everywhere! Again.. in JANUARY? A great looking family and beautiful lighting made it an overall fun shoot!
