Gennaro Family Photos

I recently had the privilege of spending the evening with a sweet mama and her family, who is about to embark on a journey I know quite well. She's got an adorable 9 month old, and is just a few months shy of having her second baby! The 13 months apart club is pretty exclusive... and in my case, was not planned! However, it is one of the most amazing challenges God has ever given me, and having babies 13 months apart was probably the biggest blessing I have ever received. I know Melissa will be able to handle this challenge with poise and grace, because she's just that kind of woman! I had a fantastic time getting to know this sweet family! 

Mommy + Me

I was able to do an adorable mommy and me session! I just love how these turned out. One of my favorite sessions!

AJ & Rico - 2014

Is it just me? Or do some photos tell a better story in black and white? I'm a firm believer that certain photos just move you to a place you weren't previously when you view them in black and white. AJ is a long time family friend. I first met his brother, Chris, in high school. I quickly was attached to his family as they are amazing people. AJ began taking Taekwodo lessons at the martial arts studio I worked at, and he quickly excelled to earn his black belt. Years later, he has found the love of his life, and I was so honored to capture these sweet moments. There are SO MANY photos from this night. It was quite difficult to narrow it down! Here are just a few of my favorites, though. 

The  next few images were from the toasts. There was quite a bit of laughing during the 10-15 minutes these toasts were going on!

The sand ceremony was conducted by AJ's dad, Dan. He loves his boys with everything in him. I've always looked up to him a great deal.

Congratulations to you two! Thank you for letting me be part of this special occasion for your friends and family in Las Vegas!

Tiffany & Luke Maternity

 I got to shoot my first maternity shoot where the parents had no previous children. They were about to embark on this brand new journey that they had NO idea what they are getting in to. Oh, the sweet joy on their faces... it was almost too much to handle. I may or may not have had a small obsession with black and white photos for this shoot... Don't worry, they got all their images in color as well, I just couldn't help myself, as they just screamed 'put me in black and white!!!'. 

2013 Senior!

At the end of last school year I was asked to do senior photos of a boy I met when he was about 7 or 8. He was graduating! Wow, time sure flies. I have been close to this family since I was a teen, and it is amazing to go from being a teenager to an adult, and watching these kids grow up!