Luke

Photographing this little one brought so much joy to my day! Luke is a month old and already growing so quickly. He ate right before the photo shoot, and we had to pause in the middle for him to get just a little more! Luke had the brightest smile, which became even bigger whenever he looked at his mom or dad. This new family was so sweet, and so loving. I am grateful I was able to capture these first few moments with them!

Olivia

I was finally able to meet two week old Olivia last weekend, and oh my goodness is she a peanut! Olivia is the perfect combination of Kate and Aaron in both looks and personality. I've known Kate for almost my whole life {she is my sister's best friend}, therefore being able to photograph her wedding a few years ago, and now their first born, is so meaningful to me. Kate and Aaron are very patient, sweet parents - definitely naturals! Olivia is incredibly lucky to have these two as her parents. Savannah, the dog, was a little jealous, so we had to snap a few of her as well. I am so happy for you, and am excited to be around for many more years of memories for your family!

London, Paris, Milan

This summer I have travelled more than ever before, starting with a long trip to London, Paris, and Milan. I decided to focus on the people in these places - both tourists and locals - living and relaxing amongst these amazing works of architecture and history. Most of the people in the photos aren't aware of what is surrounding them. Maybe they are locals that have become numb to the grandiosity that surrounds them every day, every moment. Maybe they are tourists taking a break from soaking in the unending amount of beauty, coming from places whose history isn't as deeply rooted. Do I do that, too? Do I not appreciate the city I live in, the lake and river and architecture? Do I sit near it, drive through it, without paying mind more often than not? We can't focus on that all the time, but I do hope I never take living in a city that people travel abroad to visit for granted.