Alison and Michael: the big day!

Alison and Michael pulled together a beautiful soiree to celebrate a love that has been growing between them since grade school! Every detail was creative and fun, and Keri and her team at Leave the Details to Me made sure it was absolutely perfect! I wanted to post just a few sneak peek photos for now, but a longer post will be coming soon!

Congratulations Alison and Michael!!

Shirley, Rob, Alex & Aiden: Austin Family Photos

We have loved getting to know Rob, Shirley and their sweet boys during their annual photo session! As always, we enjoyed seeing Alex and Aiden growing from little guys into fun little men with big personalities. This year, I was so impressed with Alex's love and concern for his little brother. I didn't even tell him once to kiss or hug little Aiden; he just filled the role of big brother so naturally (as naturally as I filled the role of being a pest to my siblings). Rob and Shirley you're going to have to write a book to share some of those parenting gems!

Thanks for the fun day! Here are a few of my favorites of our session.



Sweet Family!





Moms can fix anything...

Austin Family Photos: Sharla and her Twins

There are some smiles in this world that reach right into your heart and give it a squeeze. I was blessed to photograph not one, but an identical TWO, of those super sweet smiles. Isaak and Jakob are wholly adorable (see for yourself!) four year old twins, and they recently moved to the US from the Dominican Republic where their Mom's ministry is focused. Sharla is the Executive Director (and founder, by the by!) of Makarios, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to educational development in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and other impoverished areas around the world. Sharla is not only a gifted entrepreneur with an inspiring heart motivated by a true love for people and an eternal perspective, she is also an amazing mom! I have a feeling it was love at first sight when she met these little guys for the first time. Who could resist those smiles, after all!






























beautiful mom!





























My absolute favorite favorite!