Last night, I had such a fun time shooting Lauri and Mikey’s maternity session! Lauri is an amazing photographer herself and we’ve been great friends since college, so it’s always fun to get her on the other side of the camera. We just chatted and shot and poor Mikey had to suffer through a session quite a bit longer than I’d promised (thanks for being a good sport Mikey!).

These two could not be more in love or more adorable together and they are going to be the greatest parents. Finley is such a lucky girl to have them and I soooo cannot wait to meet her. These are just a couple of my favorites…I’ll definitely be sharing more before long. I also have a suspicion that Miss Finley will be making an appearance on this blog from time to time.

October was a FUN and busy month and gave me lots of good blog things to share…but for now here are a few previews from some of my October sessions and weddings.

Oh, and another reason for my busy October…a new puppy!!!! Her name is Vi and boy have I forgotten what it’s like to have a new puppy! I feel like every two seconds I’m getting up to see what she’s gotten into or where she’s gone. She is sweet though and the other animals have all really warmed up to her (Mac refused to sit anywhere near her for the first week. haha!). I promise that I will try to do a proper photo session of her soon (how embarrassing that I only have this iphone photo for now!).

A couple of weeks ago, I had a great time shooting Charlotte’s senior photos. Honestly, it felt like I was on a fashion shoot. Her mom and dad came along so that we could get some updated family photos too and they were able to help us with a couple of outfit changes. So fun! Charlotte is just gorgeous and the whole family was easy to photograph. Made my job a breeze.

We started out at Chanticleer Gardens and they just about had to throw us out of the place. We only had an hour there before they closed, so we had to work fast! I had never been there and it’s definitely a beautiful place to shoot. Here are some of my favorites.

Charlotte’s parents, Catherine and Ken, were just as great in front of the camera. Naturals.

I love tall grasses in general, but I think I loved these more than most with their little puffs on top.

On the way to do photos with the puppy, Teddy, we stopped on the side of the road for some photos with cows. I think I like these best.

Charlotte brought along her ukulele, which was perfect for this location.

I also took a couple of photos of Catherine for her business as a feng shui consultant. From talking with Catherine a bit about her work, I can tell that she really loves what she does and is incredibly passionate about it. I honestly could have stood there talking about it for a long time. So interesting.

…and finally…family photos with Teddy! How cute is he?

I also had to mention something very cool that my good friend Alissa is doing. Alissa is sooo incredibly talented and artsy and she’s finally started her own etsy shop, Wanderlust. One of the really awesome items in her shop, a custom photo locket, is actually being featured right now on The Bright Side Project. Alissa can take your own personal photos, from travel or engagement photos…wedding photos…whatever, and put them inside these book lockets. Sort of like a funky take on the traditional photo locket. I think it’s just about the coolest idea ever and I will DEFINITELY be getting one for myself. Sooo…if you head over to The Bright Side Project site by Thursday, September 17, you can leave a comment to possibly win a photo locket of your own. Or just check out Wanderlust and you can order one for yourself.

Photos with Lauren are always fun…even on a dreary day like Saturday.

I know that she’s anxious to see more…especially the one with the cop…so more soon.