the loyds: family.

The Loyds make you wonder how so many great people ended up in one family. I've known Jenny, Kate, Amy, and Justin for years and was so happy to meet their brother Mark and the rest of the family a couple of weeks ago.

Even though the Denver heat was in full effect and the playground was in sight, we managed to keep all the kids happy (fruit snacks may have played an important role in this). Everyone was so wonderful that I almost forgot there were 16 people who needed to be photograhed. They truly made my job easy.

Thank you Loyds for giving me the opportunity to spend the afternoon with your amazing (and growing) family. I hope your yearly family photo tradition continues for years to come.

the heyds: newborn and family.

I love this family. This is the third time I've had the pleasure of photographing them, and each time I leave feeling so thankful for people like the Heyds who invite me into their lives at such important moments. 

Carrie, Will, Maebel, and Moose just welcomed baby Oliver into the family a couple of weeks ago, and he is absolutely perfect. His mohawk is really just the cherry on top of it all. And Maebel is already the best big sister. She loved holding her brother and smiling (especially when gummy treats were involved:) Carrie and Will are navigating life as a family of 4 with grace and kindness (and a lot of coffee, I'm sure:) 

Thank you Heyds for letting me come to your home and document such a wonderful time in your lives. Maebel and Oliver will never know a day without love, and that is the most important thing of all. 

the kalouseks: family.

From the first time I talked to Adriana over the phone, I knew she was someone I would love working with. She is friendly and kind, and her family was no exception. I loved spending time with all of them a couple weeks ago.

The weather wasn't exactly in our favor, as the wind decided to up the intensity during our session, but they smiled their way through it, and I think the end result was worth it.

Thank you Kalouseks for choosing me to photograph your beautiful family and capture your little guys first birthday. It was so wonderful to meet you all, and I hope you cherish these photos for many years to come.

the tuckers: newborn and family.

I've known Dana ever since I started my first teaching job in Denver almost 9 years ago, and this is the third time I've had the privledge of photographing her beautiful family. The Tuckers just welcomed baby Leon right before Christmas, and his big brother Avery couldn't have been more excited. The whole family is full of so much love and joy in welcoming this little guy.

I went over to their home on New Year's Eve to meet Leon. He was a perfect little model. He slept most of the time and somehow even gave us a few smiles. What a dream! 

Thank you Tucker family for inviting me back into your lives for the third time. It is an honor and privledge that I don't take lightly. Leon is a beatiful baby boy, and I know he will never know a day without love. That is surely something to smile about.