Capewell Family :: Fort Wayne Family Photography

I met up with the Capewell family at Haverford College on a gorgeous Sunday morning. They originally contacted me because they are expecting twin girls in January, and wanted to get photos of their family when it was still the 4 of them.

It was my first time meeting Cadence and Amalia, but they couldn't have been more well-behaved if I had asked. In fact, they were downright excited for their session!

Cadence had amazing patience, and a smile that lit up my LCD screen...

Steffen Family :: Fort Wayne Family Photography

The Steffen family is growing so fast they can hardly keep up. In fact, they told me the last time they were all together and had photos taken, there was only one grandchild. Now... there's six! So, it was about time to update the family photos.

We started off bright and early on Saturday morning at Parkview Field. It's a great location because it's the perfect mix of lush and urban.

Mia Katherine :: Fort Wayne Birth Photography

Back in February, I had the pleasure of doing my first birth shoot. Little Mia Katherine had a scheduled arrival time, which made the whole thing run much smoother.

I arrived at Lutheran Hospital just as Mia was being cleaned up in the nursery...

Truesdell Family :: Fort Wayne Family Photography

It was a March day so gloriously warm that you would have thought it was May. I met the Truesdell family downtown at Freimann Square to capture them in this brief moment of time... one grandchild just learning to stand, and another on the way.

It's so great when a family makes time to have their photo taken. I don't think it happens enough once children move out of the house, get married, and start their own families.

Luke and Alexa :: Fort Wayne Baby Photography

On Sunday, I had my first experience photographing twins. I knew going in to the shoot that my biggest challenge would be getting them to look in my direction at the same time. But Luke and Alexa were good sports, and let their eyes wander (too much).

This was my last scheduled photo shoot of the year, and it feels so good to be wrapping up my first year as a professional photographer. I look forward to photographing many more adorable faces like these in the years to come.

Annabelle and Jackson :: Philadelphia Children's Photography

I've said it once, and I'll say it again... Annabelle and Jackson get along better than any brother-sister duo that I've ever met (including my own brother and I!). So photographing them on what turned out to be a gorgeous day-after-Thanksgiving was a true pleasure.

We headed to the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia. The setting was perfect, and we ended up with some beautiful fall photos of the cutest siblings on Earth.

Zeke and Emily :: Fort Wayne Children's Photography

I had a great photo shoot on Sunday night with brother and sister duo Zeke and Emily. Zeke told me his favorite TV show is "So Random". Apparently I'm getting old, because I had never heard of it. So Zeke sang me the theme song... and now I feel much more knowledgeable on the subject of children's television.

Growing up with an older brother of my own, I know how hard it can be sometimes to turn on the charm and pretend you like each other... but Zeke and Emily managed to power through just long enough for me to get some awesome shots.

Zeke, Emily, and I started off by playing the "expression game". I would yell out an expression or mood, and they had to give me their best faces. The photos don't usually end up being the most "frame-able" of the bunch, but they do leave you with some priceless facials. I believe this one is called "shocked"...