Country Boys

When photographing little ones, I find it is a careful balance of playing with toys, chasing, rough housing, letting them explore my equipment, all the while capturing these moments in time on the camera hanging on for dear life to my neck! It was so much fun spending the morning with these boys and their momma. Melt my heart, these images are precious!!

Thank you so much for sharing your little ones with me S.! I can't wait until next time!!

Much Love, 

Beth

Mandy's Maternity Session

There were so many events leading up to this shoot, that we almost missed our precious window. First there was a snowstorm... An epic snowstorm that made it impossible for us to get to each other. So we rescheduled; for the only day either of us had free. 2 weeks before the baby was scheduled to arrive. I left them saying: "Enjoy the next few weeks" only to get a text the next day from the momma saying she was experiencing labor. Sure enough, little Peanut arrived just two days after our maternity session. Phew!! We barely squeezed it in! 

Look How Far We've Come...

I enjoy this family so much. I have photographed each of their children since their births, and so when Brittany approached me about doing a fun shoot to mark their 10th Anniversary, I was more than excited! 

She totally rocked her wedding dress again... which was a big goal that she accomplished, after having two adorable littles. 

 Of course, we had to have SOME fun with it too...

After a quick wardrobe change and a PBR:

That last one, yeah, that's my favorite.

10 Years, 2 Kids - You guys still have it going on!

Much Love, 

Beth 

Give Me A Tin Roof, A Front Porch & A Gravel Road

   What a wonderful weekend we had with Amy and her family! Amy is one of the coolest people I have ever met. She loves living in the "Boondocks" as I affectionately call them, getting her milk, cream (which is so thick you have to use a spoon to scoop it) eggs, vegetables and chicken from a local Amish farm. It's an experience to sit at her kitchen table, drinking hot tea, while she makes kettle corn from scratch, or some other lovely concoction that is beautiful and delicious. 

   Her log cabin boasts many murals, as she is a talented artist. (I actually commissioned her to do one in my son's room many years ago). So as you can see, I look forward to my travels there to photograph her family as much as they will have us. 

Until Next Time...

Much Love, 

Beth

Lake Michigan Wonder

   If you have never made the trip to Lake Michigan - You have no idea what you are missing!! The beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes are a sight if you have the stamina, the hike to the bottom is rewarded with the most glorious beaches; where at times you feel as if you are the only person in the world.
   
   As you dip your feet in the crystal clear water, you are reminded of the importance of preserving the rare pristine wilderness that Lake Michigan and the surrounding areas boast. All of this emotion provides the backdrop for these gorgeous family photos.

Thank You all for an Amazing adventure!!! Can't wait until next time!

Much Love, 

Beth

" Let's Play Dress Up..."

One of the quintessential "girl" activities is playing dress up. It's the fond memories that we look back on, a time when our imaginations took over and we lost ourselves in worlds and places that only we know. That's what this momma had in mind for her daughter's shoot. I will say, this Little Miss was resilient! She barely whimpered through 12 dress changes. Yes, 12. :)

When we departed, the house a sea of tulle, taffeta, and lace; the world seemed a little bit more whimsical, and our hearts so full we thought they'd burst. I have a feeling this baby girl will have many more "Dress Up Days" in her future.

 

I thought this photo was so sweet. These kids are so loved, it just makes my heart swell. 

Thank you for letting me capture your little ones at such a precious age! 

Much Love, 

Beth 

Family... Is Everything

  The opening to many of my marketing letters is usually something like: "I seriously get to meet some of the coolest people on Earth". That is certainly true of Pam & Dave's family. 

  

  They invited me to their oasis, their vacation home, where their whole family had gathered for the weekend (Pam's B-day & also Mother's day). Perfect time for family photos; Not to mention, they are, one and all, GORGEOUS!

  As we  hiked through their beautiful property; complete with dogwood trees and fields of wild aster, not to mention a bulldozer :) - it was as if they had invited me into their own paradise.

  I fell in love with this family - and it's days like this; when I've laughed until my face hurt, when I get to work with people who are so cooperative and up for anything in my artistic playbook; that my world feels nearly complete.  

 First up: My favorite...

Thank you for such a wonderful experience. (Oh...and I'm sorry for getting my car stuck in the ditch! Thanks for laughing and helping me get it out...) 

Much Love,

 Beth