Nonnie and Poppie's Photo Shoot {A Sneak Peek}

This weekend my husband's parents, Nonnie and Poppie, asked our family and his sister's family to come over for a family photo shoot.  Their beautiful new outdoor fire place was finished just in time and seemed the perfect location for photos.  Even Jack the dog joined us for a few.  We had a lot of fun taking pictures and trying to guess when my remote trigger would work. 

This is Nonnie and Poppie with their Grands (Hannah, Rachel, Poppie, Nonnie, and my nephews A and AA)

 And all of us in the next picture below~we are all smiling and all of our eyes are open! Delight!  Pictured left to right are:  Mr. Incredible (my man of 21 years), Me (did you recognize me?), Hannah (our baby), Rachel (our daughter that ya'll prayed for and is now in college), Poppie, Nonnie, AA (we often call him our Lieb), Aunt Sissie (Mr. Incredible's sister-I accidentally typed sitter-that's funny!), A, and Uncle G.

Eva-Class of 2012 {A Senior Sneak Peek}

At the beginning of this school year, I had a "That's My Senior" contest.  So many voted and it really came down to the last second....and Eva was the winner with the most votes.  We have been counting the days until her Senior Photo Shoot.  We got in a lot of locations during her photo shoot.  Eva is beautiful inside and out and I am proud to be called her Senior Photographer as well as her teacher.  Eva, enjoy your Sneak Peek and have a blessed Senior Year!

The "W" Family {Sneak Peek}

This past weekend I had the blessing of photographing this sweet couple who will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this summer!  As usual, I arrived early to scope out the lighting and this sweet couple did too.  I am so thankful that they did.  We were only able to shoot about 45 minutes before a ginormous wind storm arrived. 

A Photo Shoot with My Nephews~The Outtake Version

"The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out his nose."

Author: Garrison Keillor

If you have ever done a photo shoot with me, you know we are going to have fun.  I like real belly laughs and giggles, capturing true family connections, pure love and joy. That's part of my style.  I don't like plastic poses and photo sessions that feel like torture.  I always try my best to make sure my clients enjoy the experience.  If I am having fun, hopefully they are too. 

My nephews know their Aunt Kiki well and they know that photo shoots are to capture special memories but they are also fun!  Their sweet momma had talked to them about trying their best to listen to what I said and to hurry up because the sun was quickly setting.  They were being so good...and then I said to my oldest nephew...go ahead pretend to choke your brother...you know, for fun!  His eyes shot over to his momma who smiled and then it was game on! 

My youngest nephew couldn't wait for his turn.  In between the real deal shots, he would pretend to choke his big brother and then we all giggled a lot!  I'm not sure how the middle picture happened but boys will be boys and I think it is absolutely hilarious.  No, these probably won't go over the fireplace mantel or be wrapped in fine canvas, but I like them just the same.  It captures a true side of brotherhood...and I like how their eyes dance with a bit of mischief...and then I thank the Lord for the blessing of being their Aunt Kiki and that I was able to capture their fun personalities and their special brotherhood bond and pray that they always love each other the way they do today. 

Jacob-Class of 2012 {A Senior Sneak Peek}

The oldest son of the sweet "N" famiy is a senior this year!  Typing those words takes me back to what seems like yesterday when Rachel was enjoying her senior year.  We decided to take a few senior pictures with Jacob's letter jacket and I am so thankful that we did... the colors of fall really make his jacket stand out in these images.  Jacob, I pray that you have the most wonderful senior year!

The "R" Family {A Sneak Peek}

I am quickly wrapping up the 2011 sessions. This family was sweet to allow me to reschedule their appointment after 40 fire ants landed me in the emergency room a weekend ago.  I am thankful that they were willing to push it back a week...the weather could not have been more beautiful.  "R" family, I hope you enjoy your Sneak Peek:

The "N" Family {A Sneak Peek}

This past Saturday evening, I had the absolute blessing of photographing the "N" family. Mr. and Mrs. "N" are two of the finest teachers in our school district and they are raising two of the finest young men in our school district as well. I have had the privilege of having both of their sons in my computer classes. They are incredible young men inside and out.

I could have spent hours with this family. Their love for each other shines so brightly and they are crazy fun to be around too.

"N" family, thank you for the blessing of getting to capture your family photos. I hope that you enjoy your Sneak Peek.