Garden of the Gods | Colorado Springs Family Portrait Photographer

There is something particularly heart warming in watching a dog owner love on their babies.  Or a dog being so completely enamored in their owner.  Its sweet, innocent and completely honest.   What a fun change for me when I was asked to take a few photos of this sweet family.  And yes, its a family. 

The Wright Family | Colorado Springs Portrait Photographer

Sunshine and a sweet smile....there is something about being outside with the sun warm on our faces...hanging with a family and watching their babies slowly start to come out of their shell.  It just makes me happy.  And this session did not disappoint.  Sometimes a session is all about running around and playing...I seriously can not imagine the conversations that go on AFTER a session with me.  ;p  Anyway, enjoy a few pics of this sweet family!

Mike & Lauren | Colorado Springs Colorado Engagement Photographer

Gorgeous soft light and a sweet couple...not to mention a cool location make for a great session! 

LOVED watching them laugh at each other...telling me about how they met, there fun plans for their wedding...or just simply their life.  What a beautiful couple and I could not be more excited for them in their next phase of life.  Enjoy a few pics from that evening! 

Hudson | Colorado Springs Portrait Photographer

Okay, crazy windy day but getting to photograph this handsome little man...and he was in a tux!  I kid you not...I was in heaven.  

So I had to dance on my head, sing really loud and pretty much try every trick in the book...we got some smiles.  ;p  I've so enjoyed getting to know him and his sweet family over the years...and being able to capture fun mile stones has been amazing for me.  

Whether he was smiling or not though...he is a little heart breaker at just one!   Enjoy a few pics from that afternoon! 

Colorado Springs Family Photographer - A reunion in the making...

So this sweet family has not been ALL together in 3 years.  Yes, two of the guys, Chad or Zak, were off fighting for our country.  Amazing and I SO thank you for that as small as saying that is. 

This year, they were all home and able to enjoy some sweet time with their family.  Katrina,  someone I've enjoyed getting to know and photograph over the last couple of years called me up and asked if I could photograph all of them together.   Of course!  What I didn't expect was that everyone of them would be outgoing, sarcastic (in a good way), and totally at ease in front of the camera.  Its always interesting for me to see how a family interacts...not sure why, but I always compare families to mine.  Weird I know...but the connection and the teasing...its obvious that this family was built on love and laughter...cheesy to say?  Maybe, but its true.   And of course, its pretty easy to photograph a family that looks like they walked off of an Abercrombie and Fitch ad... just sayin.  ;p 

Colorado Springs Family Photographer - Chris, Kate and Charlie...and soon to be sweet Emily.

LOVE this family.  Yes, I've known Kate since Jr. High.  Ah...the girl who stuck by me through rolled up jeans, the wave hair style, T.P. late night bandits (oh yes, we had a name for ourselves), trips around the world, scary movies, soccer tournaments...you get the idea...we are crazy close friends.  ;p 

Love her, love being able to call her up and know that I can still hang with my buddy any time.  She's outgoing and sweet and will make you laugh like no other...and her hubby Chris is just the same.  Its so fun for my family to just sit and chat and talk about whatever is on our minds.  Yes, this family is important and special to my sweet family.  Oh and Charlie...is ADORABLE.  Yes, they taught him to laugh while slapping his knee...no joke, its just about the cutest thing you will ever see.  Makes me laugh just thinking about it. 

Kate is expecting a baby girl to arrive in February.  And I all ready LOVE her.  Sweet Emily.   Can't wait to meet her and see who she becomes. 

Such a blessing to be able to capture this family's photos.  Enjoy a few pics from that morning! 

Colorado Springs Family Photographer - Christmas Mini - Tim, Jenn, Tyler, Bella and Ethan

Tim and Jennipher are an amazing couple that  I got to photograph last year during Christmas and then a bit later with their youngest son Ethan for newborn pictures.  To see him now, almost a year old...its one of the reasons I love what I do.  Love seeing the changes.  And he is CRAZY cute. 

What is not to love about snow, a gorgeous family and a view that is so breathtaking?  Tyler, he pretty much did not feel the cold at all.  Yes, he was running jumping and laughing pretty much the whole time.  And sweet Bella, loved her and can't wait to get my camera on her in warmer weather.  Wrapped in a blanket and being held by Jenn or Tim..she is too precious.  So yes, I enjoyed myself but I was so ready to wrap myself in a sweet blanket and watch the beautiful snow from a far.  ;p 

So enjoy a few pics from that snowy session!