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hagin {family}
It was a pleasure capturing the lovely Hagin family most recently at Lake Zorinsky. Their adorable blue-eyed little man was not quite sure about the camera right away, but, leave it to peek-a-boo, tickles and, may I say, “toot” noises, and he is all for that! 😉 I think he also discovered that skipping rocks is a new found hobby. Thankful to have captured this family before Chris leaves again for duty. So thankful for his service! Here’s a peek at our fun family session ending with a most gorgeous sunset!
hansen {family}
I recently captured the Hansen family, and they are cute as always! We did not have to go far from their home, as their backyard had an abundance of leaves to work with! When it got too chilly, we moved inside, and I’m glad we got a shot of sweet Nicholas on the same chair we had him on as a newborn. Always fun to compare! We finished the night with a few shots of the beautiful sunset in the circle just in front. It is the same circle that my husband grew up in (and parent-in-laws live in today), so the tree shown has been there for decades. Thankfully, Laura and others have worked hard to preserve it since tree diseases have swept through Omaha. Here’s a peek at their adorableness!
mcleay {family} // omaha family photographer
I was so happy to capture Nikki and her beautiful family most recently, after many, many times of postponing for various reasons of life happenings, it finally worked out, and we had a beautiful fall day for it. The timing of it, though, happened to be just after the passing of her dear brother. A loss that I can only imagine as being one of the hardest things she’s had to face. Even with that happening, I am so thankful she was still wanting to go through with a shoot, because, as she said, now more than ever, it’s soo important to capture these moments with your family, as, you just never know…
They are one of the most photogenic families, and you can just feel the love that they have for one another. We took the photos at Memorial Park, which is most fitting to honor her brother. Though I never met him, if he’s anything like Nikki, I know he was just as sweet, and so, so proud of this family that she has built.
Nikki said something that stood out to me. Since losing her brother is still so raw, she is trying to do “normal things,” but constantly has him on the mind. I wanted to try and create an image that spoke to that, so the very last shot was of Nikki frozen in the shot, and everyone else moving around her. In due time, I know that “normal” will soon get easier, and it is always okay to miss those we’ve lost, while still living and enjoying the life we have here on earth. So many prayers still for their entire family!
morgan {family}
I’ve been capturing the Morgan family for a few years now, and I don’t know why it always surprises me when the kids keep getting taller. I mean, kiddos DO grow! Though I think we want to secretly keep them little forever. 😉 Both were as photogenic as ever, and still enjoy some snuggles from their parents. It was a gorgeous day in Elmwood park, with even a little bit of color left! Here’s a peek at their fall family shoot.
rydlee {9 months} // omaha child photographer
How lucky am I that this is the 4th time I’ve captured sweet Rydlee, and she’s not even one!! 😉 I love that her parents see the importance of capturing each milestone over the year, as they change SO much. She is a little cutie who lets her big brother give her all kinds of squishy hugs. Here’s a peek at her 9 month session!
treiber {family} // omaha family photographer
It has been so much fun photographing this sweet family over the last 7 years! Even though the kiddos keep growing and getting taller, Amanda and Owen haven’t changed a bit! All adorable. Could not have asked for better weather for our time in the park! Here’s a peek. 🙂
cordle {family} // omaha family photographer
Last week, I met a beautiful family of 6! Having that many people in the group, it’s sometimes hard to get them all to look (and listen), but, since the kiddos were older, it was seriously a breeze! They were all SO well-behaved and the littlest absolutely lit up when I started clicking my shutter. He thought it was the most hilarious thing in the world, and it got my cracking up behind the lense too! Thank goodness that worked, because, I forgot my squeaky toy. 😉 I enjoyed getting to know this sweet family. Here’s a peek at their fall session!
edie {3 years}
Vala’s to a kid is basically like being in a candy store — such excitement is seen in the eyes of all those that venture through it. Sweet little Edie just turned 3, so what better way to celebrate than going to one of her favorite places? It was fun finding little corners and fun backgrounds to capture this little beauty with her fam!
fall {extended} family
It does not feel like that long ago that I took Caitlin and Adam’s engagement and wedding photos (though, it was 4 years!) They recently had two adorable b/g twin babies — and oh my are they precious!! We captured some of their cuties along with their whole extended family. So glad the rain held out again so that we could capture some great moments of them all together. Here’s a peek!
tapprich {family} // omaha family photographer
What are the chances that you’d get rained out (almost) twice for family photos!? Though mother nature did not play in our favor last time, this time, the rain stopped enough for us to keep our session. It was just a bit soggy, humid and buggy, but, we still managed to have some fun! 😉 This family could not be any sweeter! So glad we met at swimming lessons so I could have a chance to capture their love!
petersen {family}
For this session, I loved going back to the same park location that I took our friend’s engagement photos at in 2012. This time around though, they had their adorable little addition to the family, MJ. They were surrounded by beautiful lighting and colors, and though it is still hot out, we will just pretend that it was fall-like weather with our cozy clothing. 😉 I adore this little family and the smiles I got from Mr MJ after placing a stuffed animal on my head … over and over….. and over again!
ramey {family}
Though this HOT (in the 90’s) weather lately isn’t feeling very fall-like, I’m loving the family shoots still dressed in cozy warm sweaters — very fall ready. 😉 C’mon cooler weather! These two little ladies definitely kept me on my toes in getting some shots, as they have soo much energy and just wanted to run! We got a few sweet snuggles though, and in the end, the got to do what they love, play at the playground! Here’s a peek at their fun, family shoot!
asher {6 months}
Oh Asher, you are as cute as a button, just like your big sis!
6 months and quite the little personality already, this little man didn’t give me all the smiles, but, was definitely curious about the camera. Those big eyes just captivate you! He is such a chill, little dude who doesn’t seem to mind his big sis giving him lots of smooches, hugs and cuddles. It’s always fun watching siblings interact.
Here’s a session full of lots of cuteness and love!
joey {1 year} // omaha child photography
It was a pleasure meeting up with the Johnson family last week and capturing their sweet little boy who is about to turn ONE! He is such a cutie, with blonde hair and blue eyes (a heart-breaker one day I presume) 😉 Though a little intimidated by the camera at first, he warmed up eventually, and I would have never believed his parents that he smiled when someone fake coughed, until I tried it towards the end. What a cute reaction I got! Here’s a peek at Joey’s first birthday photos filled with balloons, cute hats, his side-kicks (bear and puppy friends) and most of all, love. 🙂
iossi {family}
So happy to have been able to capture some beautiful moments together of this sweet family. These fellow neighbors, and now friends, are so full of life, you can’t help but smile when you’re with them. Faith is so fortunate to look up to Lora as her mom — as she is taking the diagnosis of breast cancer for the second time with such grace. There is so much hope that she can beat it again, and Lora is lucky to be surrounded by a strong team of friends and family, and most of all faith. I am reminded once again to live life to the fullest and cherish those you love!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13
cora mabel {newborn}
Sweet, sweet Cora came into the world on July 29, and was welcomed by her loving parents and adorable little brother. It feels like just yesterday that I captured Jonah’s newborn photos, and now he looks like a giant next to his little sis. 😉 I absolutely love the shots of him reading to her — such a good big brother already! Cora definitely likes to be snuggled, but does NOT like to be swaddled. She was like a little Houdini trying (and mostly succeeding) every time I wrapped her. Here’s a peek at her adorableness.
abigail {7 months}
So glad my clients picked out a new park I’ve never shot in — the lighting and everything about it was just beautiful! And Abigail is such a cutie — just all smiles when I first met her! Luckily, that smile stayed around for most of the shoot, though she got a little hot and tired towards the end. Her outfits were absolutely adorable– I can tell her mama already has too much fun with all the adorable headbands and outfit options for little girls. 🙂 Here’s a peek at her little shoot in the park!
rydlee {6 months}
Sweet little Rydlee just keeps growing, growing, growing! Though she wasn’t the biggest fan of this shoot, she still gave us some adorable shots with those beautiful blue eyes. And of course got lots of snuggles with her family. Here’s a peek at Rydlee’s 6 months!
emily {newborn}
It was such a pleasure taking Emily’s first photos, as she is such a cutie — check out all that adorable hair! Having just met her parents for the first time, it felt like I’d known them a while — they are are so sweet — and I can tell already that they’re naturals. Emily was pretty curious throughout the shoot and usually kept one eye open observing everything. I really like a mix of eyes open shots, so it all worked out. 😉 Here’s a peek at Emily’s newborn photos!
jody + kenny {& family}
A recently engaged couple and four adorable kiddos made for a fun shoot last week at Zorinsky. I can tell that Jody and Kenny absolutely adore one another, and I’m so happy for them as they plan their future together along with their little ones. Though it took a little bit of bribery (PIZZA afterwards!), I hope the kids had a little fun exploring, spending time together as a fam, and almost getting hit by ducks! Yes… they were a little close. 😉 Here’s a peek!
gist {family} // omaha family photographer
Sweet little William is turning one soon, and what a cutie he is!! It’s a hard age to get smiles all the time, but when you throw in airplanes, tickles, peek-a-boo and a favorite stuffed animal, it all works out. 😉 His parents are the sweetest, and I can tell that he is SO loved. Here’s a peek at our little adventure in the park!
blake {1 year}
It’s always crazy to see how quickly kids change when they’re little. Last time I saw Blake, she was hardly crawling, now, she’s running around everywhere! She’s a cute little blue-eyed blondie who seems like a very chill girl and just turned ONE at the end of May. It’s been such a joy capturing her throughout her first year, just as I did her little brother. It’s also been fun having this adorable family in our neighborhood and having our kiddos getting together to play! Besides getting eaten alive by mosquitoes, I absolutely cannot get enough of shooting in our glorious park! 😉
norris {family}
I love meeting new families, especially when they are as sweet as this trio. It was a pleasure to take their family photos and see how happy their adorable little lady was pretty much the whole time! Her smile is absolutely contagious — and it probably helped that she had her grandma and grandpa in the background making her giggle. 😉 I can tell that Sarah and Nate are natural and loving parents ~ she is lucky to have them! She is their rainbow baby, and this shoot was perfect timing as this is the day after tornadoes swept through Omaha and left a rainbow at the end. A good reminder, that even through the storms, there is always hope.
arian {newborn}
Little Arian was pretty much wide awake and bright-eyed during our shoot, until we finally stepped outside in the heat and BAM, off to dreamland, and we could squish her into whatever position. Why didn’t we start out there sooner!? We were hoping if even big sister pretended she was sleeping, she’d get the hint, but nope. 😉 She was such a sweetie with the most beautiful long lashes! Surrounded by so much love, lots of snuggles were had all around. Here’s a peek at Arian’s first session!
