I had been looking forward to this day since the very first time I met Peter and Kathryn. They are two of the kindest, most genuine souls. Not only that, but when Kathryn mentioned they’d be incorporating some of her Greek family tradition as well as some of Peter’s Jewish family traditions into their wedding day, I was ecstatic!

The Arnold family is growing! I had the honor of capturing Chris and Chelsie’s wedding back in 2016, and they have since welcomed their sweet Own, who just turned one and…is about to be a big brother! Chris and Chelsie are expecting a baby GIRL in August, and I couldn’t be more excited for them!

Meet the newest member of the de Jong family, Summer Jane. Jared and Krista welcomed a GIRL to their crew, and let’s just say, this little girl has three VERY proud big brothers! They all wanted a turn to hold her, and told me all about how she has bows and pink blankets in her room.

Trying to find the words to describe this session with sweet baby Keaton, but I don’t know if there is any. What a sweet reminder this little boy is of the MIRACLE babies are. His little grunts and sleepy smiles and CHIN (!!!) are utter sweetness. And parents, Jake and Kara, couldn’t adore their little man more.

When Yvette first reached out to me, she explained how she was undergoing chemo, but wanted to have family portraits to document this chapter in their lives. I was just in awe of Yvette’s joy and strength, as she battles breast cancer. You can feel the fortide of the whole family, as they rally around her.

Tucked in the blue expanse of Lake Coeur d’Alene, a cabin sits perched on the calm waters of Rockford Bay. It was the perfect location for them to say I Do amongst their closest family members. A long way from their home in Utah, but an idyllic place for a weekend away.

Of all the profiles, she stood out. Peter was drawn in by her sparkly blue eyes. Even Peter’s brother gave his stamp of approval of Kathryn before they met, due to her stellar music preferences. It was a match.

When I first met the Welch family this past fall, Stephanie was pregnant with their third baby so when she emailed a few weeks ago, I was SO excited to capture their now family of FIVE, and meet their newest addition! We met up at Finch Arboretum, and found this beautiful tree in bloom that was the perfect backdrop. And, oh my heart, their Teddy is a little dreamboat!

Kickin’ off the weekend with a senior session that reminds me of home! Growing up on a dairy, wide open spaces, the smell of alfalfa, and the sound of cows going in and out of their stanchions were part of everyday life. Since moving out-of-state, those things have become the sounds and smells that I miss, and crave when I go back.

Meet beautiful Talia. She is a senior at Reardan High School, and a soon-to-be-graduate in a few short weeks! Talk plans to attend Gonzaga University (go Bulldogs!) this fall, and I couldn’t be more excited for this girl!