Baby Levi | Newborn

My favorite little redhead has a new brother (whose hair is, ironically, not red so I can still say I have a favorite little redhead :) )! Levi made his debut a few months ago, and while he looks teeny tiny here, he's actually now the cutest, chunkiest baby you ever saw. This little guy got so many kisses and snuggles during this session that I don't think he can ever doubt how much his little family loves him.

Levi has the coolest robot-themed nursery!

Favorite! Miles is such a sweet guy. Remember when he was tiny?

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! :)

Baby Gabrielle | 6 Months

Those cheeks! And eyelashes! I can't handle it. Baby Gabrielle is the cutest. I met her family early on a cool August morning and we trekked through the woods to reach one of my favorites spots to shoot. She was sweet as a newborn, but this little lady is such a beauty at just 6 months. Her tiny pink shirt perfectly complimented her blue eyes and her roly-poly arms ... oh my word. You have to take a look.

I think maybe Gabrielle will be a gymnast. :)

Pure joy!

To see more from Baby Gabrielle's 6-month session, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Adrina & Family

I had so much fun hanging out with this sweet, little two-year-old and her family. Adrina wasn't too interested in the camera or me (until she almost got in my car at the end of the session!); she much rather wanted to pick up rocks and sticks. I think this girl will be hanging with the boys as she gets older.

My philosophy when it comes to children/family photography is just to let the kids do their thing. I shoot on location for a reason ... to keep the kids in their element and give them some freedom ... so why not take advantage of it? In 20 years, I want families to be able to look back on photos and remember exactly how the child was at the time, rocks and all. :)

Adrina, Ashley and Derek, I had such a good time with you guys. Thank you for trusting me with your family photos!

See, she's picking up rocks ... with a cute bow in her hair.

Love this!

She loved swinging and would sneak a peek at the camera while she was in the air. :)

My favorite!

To see more from Adrina's session, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here: