Hinckley Lake Lifestyle Family Session

What a fun session! The S family met me at Hinckley Lake on a gorgeous June evening, and we basically played for the entire session. Nathan kept everyone laughing with his jokes, Nolan kept everyone on their toes as he really just wanted to practice his running and Allyson kept track of Nolan, as any good big sister would. I think my favorite picture out of the whole bunch is the photobomb picture at the end. All three kids have an awesome sense of humor to say the least. And mom and dad are pretty good sports too. :)

Ethan | 1 Year

We woke up bright and early for Ethan's one-year photos, and it was so worth it. Just look at that lovely early morning light. Ethan was all smiles at his big photo session, and I can't help but think he had a premonition about the delicious donut he was about to eat … for the very first time. :) Check it out ...

Hinckley Lake is beautiful first thing in the morning.

Ohhh, I love this one. Kristen absolutely adores Ethan. She's such a good mom!

Come ON. How cute is this kid??

Ethan had never had sweets before this donut smash ...

He didn't actually get to the donut but icing is the best part anyways, right?

Tallmadge Circle Family Session

Want to see the two most adorable little girls? Well, scroll down because Clare and Maggie will just melt your heart. These two little ladies are so pretty in pink, and dare I say future Miami University students? :)

Fun story: I met Julie, their mom, at Scott Dining Hall on campus where we both worked. Yep, that's right. We mixed smoothies and twisted pretzels for the hungry students of Miami. How CRAZY that I'm now photographing her family! I don't think either of us would have called that one eight years ago!

Julie and her husband, Steve, are fellow Miami Mergers (you know how much I love Miami Mergers … here and here for just a couple examples) and are now doing such a wonderful job raising their two girls in Northeast Ohio. M family, I loved getting a peek into your life. Thanks for having me!

Clare is the most interesting 3-year-old I've ever met. While we were walking to the church in Tallmadge Circle she casually mentioned that it was "pitiful" that it was so cold outside. I couldn't have agreed more, Clare.

Sweet Maggie!

Family hugs are very important to the M family! :)