Jon and Kealy {anticipation}

I met Jon several years ago at my other *full-time* job (in case you were not aware, I work full time in occupational therapy).  Since then, I have gotten to know Jon and, thru our conversations, his wife, Kealy.  When he told me they were expecting their first child, I could not have been more happy for them!  I was also excited to finally get a chance to meet the love of his life, Kealy, who he talks about so endearingly.  Sorry, Jon, I am going to ruin your "macho man" front.  :P   A few weeks ago, I was invited to photograph their family in the anticipation of the arrival of their little one.  I always get a little nervous (good nervous, probably more anxious) going into photo sessions, but that nervousness quickly subsided due to Kealy and Jon's fun, chatty, kind personalities.  We had a blast at this session and they played along with whatever idea I had.  Even if it met that Jon had to move forward-backward-forward-backward until he was just right for a shot (and, I may have thrown in a few "forward-backwards" just for fun.  :)  Thank you both so much for inviting me into your home and for sharing this special moment with you!  Can't wait to meet your little one in a few weeks!

Did I mention they went along with all my ideas, even the cheesy ones?  :)

It was really important to them to get a couple photos with their *first baby* Tyson.  He was quite the model!

Natalie and Brian Sneak Peak...

Olivia {3 months old)

"A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for"

 Remember Olivia from her newborn session?  Well, she is now three months old!  Already!  And, she is as expressive and animated as anticipated for this session.  She wasn't always in the best mood during the time I spent photographing her, but all it took was her mommy's sway or her daddy's hush-hush and comfy chest to calm her right down.  Actually, Olivia may be the first baby I have ever met that loves Jack Johnson music.  If mommy and daddy's antics weren't successful, they just played a little JJ to put her at ease.  Amazing.  :)  The first set of photos are my favorite.  I just love how expressive babies are at this age!

Remember how I said she wasn't very happy with me at times?  Here is the proof.  :)

Doesn't she have the most amazing eyes??

This smile is for JJ!  First song on the playlist--"Upside Down."  

{austin} newborn

every child begins the world again....   -henry david thoreau

 
Meet Austin.  100% squishy, cuddly, huggable boy.  Barely 6 days old for his photo debut--this little guy did fabulous!  His parents were just as photogenic!  Seriously, great looking family! So many photos to share and it was very hard to pick just a few.  I think this is a chronic problem I have.  Enjoy!

{spencer} toddler session

| They're two they're four they're six they're eight
Shunting trucks and hauling freight
red and green and brown and blue
they're the really useful crew

All with different roles to play
Round Tidmouth sheds or far away,
Down the hills and round the bends
Thomas and friends

Thomas he's the cheeky one
James is vain but lots of fun
Percy pulls the mail on time
Gordon thunders down the line
Emily really knows her stuff
Henry toots and huffs and puffs
Edward wants to help and share
Toby, well let's say, he's square |

Spencer loves loves loves trains, so it was fitting that his mom and dad chose the Indiana Transportation Museum for his 3rd Birthday photo session.  It was a bit of a trek for them to come to Noblesville from Avon, but well worth the drive!  Spencer was a photographer's dream child and I had a hard time narrowing down the photos to post on my blog (hence, the large "teaser" collection). :)  This may be the last solo photo session little Spencer gets for a long time due to the soon-to-be title of "big brother" to a "little sister" in September.  Spencer, Miss Jackie had a lot of fun as you showed me around the train yard and discovered new hiding places with me!  You are more than welcome to come up and play with me anytime you want!!