denver museum of contemporary art: event.

it just needs to be said: this event was totally my jam. from the bright colors, to amazing city views, to reflective glass and mirrors, delicious food, and wonderful people, i was loving every minute of my time photographing the MCA denver heart club social event last week.

MCA hosts events like this for the members of the museum frequently. there was great music, a candy bar, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. it's obvious they take care of their members.

thank you so much MCA denver for allowing me to photograph this wonderful event. 

i have a feeling i'll be spending more time at your amazing space very soon.

mikaela jackson: newborn.

i've known megan for the the last few years, so i was more than happy to photograph the newest addition to the jackson family last week: little miss mikaela. although mikaela is as sweet as can be, she wasn't such a fan of sleeping on that particular day, so chris, megan, and i had to be creative. as it turns out, if you want a baby to fall asleep, just turn on the vacuum cleaner. the sound of clean will lure the baby to sleep when everything else has failed you. 

i'm very thankful for such a sweet family to photograph and the trusty vacuum that saved the day. enjoy some of my favorites from our time together. 

noah and lila turn one: family

one year ago, i was holding noah and lila in the nicu. i watched the machines monitor their breathing and saw all the cords and tubes connected to their little bodies. they were so small and fragile, but they were little fighters too.

i think that's why it was so special for me to be able to photograph their first birthday. they are so strong and healthy now and have some of the most expressive little faces you've ever seen. their time in the nicu is only a small part of their story, and we are all so thankful.

we celebrated them on sunday with a safari themed party, burgers on the grill, a quick torrential rain storm, and a pretty epic first cake eating experience {lila wasn't exactly a fan}. sam and becky, their parents, are two of my favorite people, and I'm so glad i could be a part of the celebration.

enjoy!

hattie ray: family.

let me introduce you to one adorable baby, miss hattie ray.

hattie's parents are our landlords and live right in front of us, so we get to see this pretty girl while she admires the fountain in the backyard or sits on her porch swing in the afternoon.

her facial expressions are second to none, and i am so glad i had the chance to photograph her in action. she was the perfect little model.

enjoy some of my favorites!