Some big shoes to fill - Harvard Newborn Photographer

Did I mention how much I love babies?! So VERY cute they are.

Jordan is the newest arrival to the family. With the name, he has some big shoes to fill. As far as his Daddy and Mommy are concerned, he's already done that.

Seeing new parents is such a neat time in life to witness; the happiness that comes along or maybe it's the lack of sleep. I had taken Josh & DeAnn's maternity session a while back, and we mentioned some ideas for Jordan's session. DeAnn really wanted him in an apple bucket since he would be born in the late fall. 

As all new parents figure out...Jordan had some other ideas. Jordan mastered the sleeping baby picture. However when it came to anything to do with the apple bucket, he figured out how to inch his way out, or turn his head. He wanted nothing to do with it. It was okay though.

Enjoy the days of him being so little, it goes away so fast. Congrats to Josh & DeAnn!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Little Miss Makenna - Rockford Newborn Photographer

I love babies. Their little sounds they make, faces, and that new baby smell (the baby lotion one!). 

Josh and Heather asked me to come and "play" with baby Makenna, now just shy of four weeks old. I was thrilled, especially after doing their maternity session not too long ago. 

Makenna did such a great job in her first photo session! Josh was a great help, as all he had to do was talk to Makenna and he caught her attention immediately. I'm sensing a little bit of a Daddy's Girl.

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Robert & Jessi - Beloit Wedding/Family Photographer

When Jessi and Robert had originally discussed the planning of the engagement session, Jessi had mentioned wanting the fall colors. This fall the colors have been interesting, to say the least. Most of the leaves went from green to the ground practically overnight. After realizing, we searched for somewhere that had some sort of leaves left. The original date of the session, we woke up to rain - not a sprinkle - an all out thunderstorm. Pushing a session back in October can be rather risky in the north, as it can be anywhere from 20 to 80.  

The second date came, the weather was beautiful, and they brought along Robert's daughter, Hailey, for some pictures too! With all the frustrations of rearranging to begin with - it worked out in their favor! 

I brought along my husband, Matt, who is a great support and business partner. Not only does he do a great job helping to haul my stuff, blocking the sun or holding down some weeds (in this session!), but during some weddings this year he's caught some great pictures! 

I still enjoy giving him a hard time about being the "bag boy" - and it made for some interesting laughs, and some beautiful natural pictures with Robert and Jessi!

Enjoy your sneak peek! We are looking forward to your September 2011 wedding!   

Fall weather fun - Roscoe/Rockton/South Beloit Children Photographer

Fall weather slowly became my favorite this year. The colors and mostly the nice warm sunlight! 

Some friends asked me to take pictures of their children, which I was wondering how well it'd go considering I've known them most of their life. Sometimes that can make things interesting - not here!

We went out to Hononegah Forest Preserve and captured some great pictures in record time for a session that involved children. Oh I wish they could all be like this!

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A Baptism Morning - Beloit Children's Photographer

I met with Rachel and family the morning before her baptism for a quick family session at Horase White Park in Beloit, WI. Rachel wasn't too accepting of smiling for the camera, more so gave me a look. We managed to catch some good ones.

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Some grand baby fun - Roscoe Children's Photographer

Last week had the opportunity to meet with Deb and her grand-babies. She just had a new arrival to the family, and the others were in town visiting. The older boys weren't exactly thrilled to be having their picture taken, but with some laughs from Grandma we caught a few.

Enjoy your sneak peek!

(Photographed by Tamra Mullranin)

A Long Distance Visit - Rockford Family Photographer

I met with the Cowgill family last week to capture some family and extended family pictures. I knew family was from out of town, but was surprised when I asked where they replied Japan and California.

We met at the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. We had fun walking around looking at the landscaping while stopping for a few pictures here and there.

We managed to catch some cute pictures! Enjoy your sneak peek!

A Fairy Princess Fifth - Roscoe/Rockton Children's Photographer

I met Taylor and her Mommy out at Hononegah Forest Preserve for her Five year pictures. Taylor had picked out a ribbon steamer headband and a tutu skirt for her session. 

She looked so cute, just like a fairy princess. 

Before we called it quits on the session, Taylor changed into her gymnastics mode and we tried to catch some cartwheels of hers. I'm pretty sure she was dizzy before we were done, but she was a great sport about it!

Thanks for letting me take your pictures, enjoy your sneak peek!

Some play time fun! - Roscoe/Rockton Family Photographer

On Saturday, we met with two adorable little girls and their Mommy & Daddy for some late spring pictures.

Mommy had some great ideas of pictures that she'd like, so we traveled to three locations to attempt the "art work" picture. The girls definately enjoyed the last location where they were allowed to get in the water and play! 

The girls looked so cute in their matching outfits, and willing to smile for the camera. We had some fun and a lot of laughs while capturing some adorable family photos.

Enjoy your sneak peek!

For the price of ice cream - Roscoe Children's Photographer

On Tuesday, we took our young models out for some fun. Fun for us anyway.

We were on the search for some new areas to use in family portraits. We found several and looking forward to using them. Our kids were very cooperative...after they found out that they would earn 

ice cream as their reward.

Enjoy the pictures!

Hopping down the bunny trail - Machesney Park Children Photographer

My second session of yesterday was the Kersey kiddos. They were so cute dressed in their Easter outfits. Mom wanted to use the cat, Tucker, in pictures with bunny ears on. In the beginning, it didn't go so well. Eventually Tucker settled down and rested in the Easter basket, and we quickly snapped away making sure the kids didn't touch him.

The pictures turned out really cute! Enjoy your sneak peek.

If your good, then... - Caledonia Family Photographer

I am slowly learning all the ways parents bribe their children just to get that ONE good picture. Every family does it. I guess I just didn't realize it until lately. It is so funny to hear it. This time, it was for a present under the Christmas tree.

I always enjoy being around the Morgan's, and I was thankful to be asked to take their pictures. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!