Our sweet neighbors, Martha and Sam Bray host an amazing gathering of golden light, a few bees of various varities, and tons of laughter and “ooohhhs” and “aaahhhhs.” That is of course the yearly blooming of the Bray Sunflower Field. And it makes me smile – REALLY BIG! I love doing these sessions; They are […]

This session is proof of the power of golden hour – you know – that glowy, magical 60-90 minutes before the sun goes to sleep for the day. I try to schedule as many sessions during golden hour as I can, and I’m so glad we were able to work out this one. I’ve known […]

They had to change their plans once. Then twice. And I’m not sure how many after that.  Zoe and JD were supposed to say “I do” in May, and they actually did, but due to Covid 19, that May wedding had to be private.  They reaffirmed their love and promises before their family and friends […]

I don’t remember when I first met the Woods family; it feels like I’ve known them forever. They, like myself, have spent the better part of two decades and more at “the ballpark” each spring. While I’ve been photographing littles and teams, they have been working the ball fields down after a rain, coaching, manning […]

I remember photographing Austin before he started school. He had an imagination that didn’t stop, and we always had such fun. If I remember right, we even acted out some stories – he was always up for anything. And even then, he could visualize how he wanted his photos to look. That really hasn’t changed […]

He’s had more than his share of overcoming adversity, and now Nick Cooper is ready to hit the ACS football field with all he has during his senior year.  Last year this time, he was dealing with physical therapy and overcoming every parent’s fear after an auto accident.  He worked hard, and he’s done it. […]

Jayleigh, along with most of her classmates, walked across the football field on June 19th, and accepted her disploma in a very socially distanced Allen County High School graduation ceremony. And even though it was very different than “normal,” it didn’t change the fact that graduation is a super important rite of passage. She’s on […]

I could not get over how photogenic Lucy is. She just knows how to turn her head just a bit more and all the other tiny tweaks to a pose that is a natural gift. Most of us don’t have it, and it doesn’t mean we can’t take amazing pictures. But when someone shows up […]

He’s about the most unassuming and easy going guy I’ve ever met. You know, the one who doesn’t cause waves, but goes around behind the scenes quietly getting things done. The kind of son any parent would be proud of – and sister too I’m pretty sure. Besides the fact that I couldn’t believe Ethan […]

It feels like I’ve slept twice since these two were in middle school – and now Kayla is wearing a beautiful engagement ring.  That ring was given to her by the love of her life, and they are busy planning for a lifetime of love. It’s just a bit over a year until they tie […]