seeka the dog: family.

I got to photograph a dog, and it was the very best. If you know me at all, you know my love for dogs runs deep, and I couldn't have picked a better dog model than Miss Seeka.

Seeka is an 8 year old puppy with the energy to match. She ran around Sloan's Lake, got to eat a lot of treats, and didn't mind too much that I kept sticking my camera in her face.

To have a dog is to have an essential member of the family, so it only makes sense to document them in all their glory.

Thank you Seeka for being my first official dog model. I hope you're the first of many.

“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” - M.K. Clinton

the groettums: family.

The Groettums are another family I've been privileged to photograph now two years running.

I think the term "running" is more than appropriate here considering how busy and active their little guy Calvin is. He is always on the move, which makes downtown photographs a little interesting, but everyone left in one piece and we finished the session on the playground so Calvin could run and play freely. I'd call that a success. 

I love the sweetness that's so evident in these photos. Lindsey and Andy love each other and Calvin so deeply, and I think it shows. 

Thank you Groettums for allowing me to be a small part of capturing your family's story. One day I'll be able to keep up with Calvin. Fingers crossed.

the gossetts: family.

I love it when I get the chance to work with families over time and see them grow and change.

I photographed the Gossetts when they were a family of three, so it was so fun to spend time with their newest addition: Grant. He is just the sweetest little guy and played along so beautifully (even to the point of hanging out in a pumpkin for a little while:) 

Thank you for inviting me into your home to photograph such a special time in your lives. These boys are so lucky to have each other and have both of you! 

Enjoy! 

jack barrett: newborn.

I adore this family. Honestly and truly. I first met Chris and then Elly a few years ago through a mutual friend when Chris was a teacher (he's currently saving the world through One Seed Expeditions) and now Elly and I are in the same book club (so much talk about book clubs on the blog these days). They just had their first baby, Mr. Jack Barrett, and bottom line:

they are the best. 

I got to hang out with them a couple of weeks ago at their home, provide baby Jack with his first modeling opportunity, and get the full update on Chris' childhood mullet. It was a life-changing evening for everyone involved.

I loved watching Chris and Elly love each other and baby Jack with so much sweetness it was almost overwhelming. He is a lucky boy to be joining such a wonderful family, and I can't wait to watch him grow up surrounded by so much love. Oh, and I really hope he follows in his dad's footsteps and rocks his own mullet. I guess only time will tell.