I can't believe Laura is already ONE!  It seems like just last month I was taking her newborn photos!  We had a great time during her photo session with her big brother and sister.  We also had a little fun trying to get her to go crazy with a little birthday smash cake but she was more interested in the bling on the cake stand.  Typical girl!  Happy Birthday Laura!

PA Elk (Sept, 2016)

I am so over this LONG, COLD winter here in Grand Rapids, MI.  It was perfect timing to have a couple of adorable sisters in the studio for some fun spring photos!  We had a blast playing with all kinds of props from feather boas to bubbles.  These girls were so much fun!  Their smiles warmed my heart!

I was so excited to take family photos for my best friend's extended family.  I have known her parents since I was all of 12 years old (when I wasn't the nicest little "only child" mind you) so I know these personalities and what the REAL dynamics and expressions SHOULD be.  It was quite a challenge, as usual, to get everyone on the same page but I think we finally did it and managed to capture the love and craziness between all of these amazing people.  I love you guys!

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THESE, are not what I would call REAL smiles.  Nice, but not what I know is hiding in there....  let's try a little trick or two for the next couple and see what we get...

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Ok, the boys are getting there....

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There we go, a HAPPY family!  Love you Jen!  

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And some serious love out of the serious sister!  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture.

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Mom and Dad, still got it after all these years.

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Anyone else have these moments with their sibling in-laws?  I know I do!

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This was my experiment with my two favorite boys on the merry-go-round.  I'm still shocked it didn't end badly... 

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