Ingrid's Eyes

This girl could have anything she wants if she just gives me this look! ;-)

Fox Hunt

This was one of the coolest encounters with nature that I've had while holding a camera.  I had the rare chance to photograph this beautiful fox which I promptly named "Mr. Fox".  He/she posed long enough to get a couple of close ups!  

Don't worry, the red color on the "grass" is actually my view from behind a bush!

 

Painter Family {Autumn Photography}

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law have the cutest family!  I just love these photos.  Even though a couple of these pictures involve screaming children, they still just make me so happy.  (I promise I'm a good aunt) ;-) I've truly been blessed with great in-laws!

Robert & Ruth {Autumn Photography}

This sweet couple is my husband's grandparents!  They are truly a living testament to lifelong love and strong marriage!  Just looking at these pictures brings a smile to my face!

Rita {Autumn Photography}

I was privileged to snap a few photos of my husband's aunt.  She was surprised when I offered to take her photos too as she only planned got "suckered" into helping me with another session.  I just love this red coat!

P Family {Maternity Session}

I was thrilled when J & J contacted me months ago to do a Thanksgiving maternity photo shoot.  (I applaud your thorough planning.)  I am thrilled that despite it being the 22nd of November, Thanksgiving, that we had a 60 degree PERFECT day! I've had many chances to observe J & J interact with their nieces and let me tell you, they are going to be AMAZING parents!!  One really cool thing that they are doing is letting the gender of their baby be a surprise.  I hope that they are pleasantly surprised when little "Horatio" is born!  Either way, they are extremely blessed! 

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Portrait and Pets {Autumn Family Photography}

D is a nurse and J is a firefighter.  I have the up-most respect for both of these professions! We got to meet at Meadowbrook park in Urbana on a gorgeous 54 degree autumn day!  It was just the perfect day for pictures!  Bailey (black lab) and Popper (yellow lab) were eager to have their photos taken!  They were both very sweet, very energetic girls!  I really enjoyed my time at this session; I laughed the entire time!  Those two girls had a mind of their own. Bailey made it know when she was not going to go through the fence and when she wanted her belly rubbed.  Popper was definitely a follower- whatever Bailey got attention for, she wanted it too!  Thanks D & J for being so willing to try everything!  I had a great time with you!

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