I have a special connection with the Veal family. They were one of my first clients and have become faithful repeats. Aside from the fact that they are just a stunning family, they are the kindest people ever and I always have so much fun with them. This time was no exception. I love seeing […]

I can’t believe that he’s 9 months already! When his mom emailed me to set up this shoot, she said, “Before I know it, he’s going to be going to college!” I’ve had particular fun with this family because they have had me capture the milestones: newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and now, 9 months. […]

“What a lovely sound; angels all around saying this is where you belong. Welcome home. Welcome home.” I wonder about them. I wonder who they would be if things had been different. I wonder what role they would play in our now-8-member family. I wonder what kind of siblings they would be to me, antagonizing, […]

I had to run to Kalona on Monday to pick up my tripod, which I had left at the wedding on Saturday. As I drove by my brother’s house, I spotted my adorable nieces and nephew out by the sidewalk with a lemonade stand. I pulled over right there on the street (possibly illegally parking […]

With two older sisters, Jacob is never without attention. He’s also bound to have blonde hair and blue eyes, a killer combination that his sisters share. Isn’t he the sweetest?! This is what I mean by blonde and blue eyed… (Aren’t they so flipping cute?!) But back to Jacob for a minute… Doesn’t Natalie look […]

She’s so beautiful. All 7 pounds of her. I always forget how tiny newborns are until I get to snuggle with them when I photograph them. And every single time, I’m amazed all over again. I always think of that quote by Don Herrold, “Babies are such a nice way to start people.” Then I […]