Falling leaves, smiling babies, jumping boys, and happy parents

Meet Grant and Carrie and their two beautiful children Grant Jr. and Emma Rose. Grant is a cousin to my husband Brett and they grew up together here in central IL. Grant and Carrie actually moved back to the area the same week that Brett and I did, them from Orlando and us from Seattle... crazy, right!?! I was incredibly lucky to visit them at their home last week on one of the most beautiful autumn evenings that I've  ever experienced (they don't make them like this in Seattle). The golden hour was heavenly and the warm fall air was incredible. I had so much fun photographing little Grant and capturing his wonderful personality and energy, he is the sweetest big brother I've ever seen in action. Little Emma is just 4 months old but greeted me with a big smile and she didn't fuss once about having her photo taken. Anyway, I had such a great time doing this shoot that I could blab on forever, but I will let the photos tell the rest of the story. There were so many great ones it was hard to pick just a few! Enjoy :) 

The Kaufmans 3.0!

This is the third time I'v spent time with the Kaufmans photographing their awesome family. This time they were accompanied by Great Grandma Shoshana and newest addition Levi, who I photographed last winter when he was just 14 days old (notice his super cool shirt). This was one of the few "hot" days that I spent in Seattle before leaving, and it was a fine day for photos. Each of the Kaufman kids have a special and vibrant personality that I hope translates through the photos. I will very much miss photographing the Kaufmans... and will certainly be letting them know whenever I go back to visit :) Enjoy these fun shots from an amazing Seattle afternoon. 

The Whitons

Cutest family ever, and growing! I'm really happy I was able to spend the morning with Kristi, Charlie, and Wyatt on Saturday. It was the third time I've been able to photograph Wyatt, and it was great to be able to squeeze in one last photo shoot before I leave Seattle. Wyatt is getting so big and I think he's going to be an awesome big brother, annnnd show his little sister or brother how to get their hands dirty :) Check out these photos from the sun bathed Juanita Bay Park! 

Lilah the Little

Congratulations Travis and Sarah! You are already incredible parents!