Alexa & Addie | Horseshoe Lake Park Lifestyle Portraits

Alexa and Addie are radiant and have such a zest for life. Running around Horseshoe Lake with these two made me feel like a kid again. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!

Alexa definitely plays the older sister role, and she's so smart. She spelled my name right on her first try with no help from anyone! Alexa is full of good ideas, a monkey on the playground and a goofball.

Addie is a little quieter and wants to do what her big sister is doing. She has an independent streak too. Addie's sweet, full of energy and loves chocolate ice cream.

I dare you NOT to smile while looking through these photos. :)

This is what being a kid should look like.

Peyton & Family | Squire's Castle Lifestyle Photos

Meet Peyton. She's 2 years old. And she's the cutest ballerina--or 'rina as she calls it--I've ever seen.

I met Peyton and her mom and dad at Squire's Castle one summer morning. It was the perfect background for some fun lifestyle photos.

What a cutie! This is a favorite. :)

Peyton blew lots of bubbles. And then chased after them ...

Actually, that one up there on the left is my favorite. Like girl, like dog. ;)

Thanks for hanging out, Peyton! I had so much fun with you. :)

North Canton Ohio Lifestyle Family Session

I met Lisa, Chad and Henry on the most beautiful summer evening in North Canton. To say that this family is adorable would be a huge understatement. There aren't words to describe how beautiful, sweet, loving and fashionable the A family is! ;) My favorite part of this whole session was watching Lisa smile through the entire thing. And I mean the entire thing. She ADORES her little boy, and it just melts my heart to witness that love. And as much as Lisa wears her heart on her sleeve, Chad is the strong, quiet presence who is incredibly proud of this little life he helped bring into the world. There's something so special about observing a father-son relationship, and especially one as devoted as Chad and Henry. This little guy is incredibly lucky to be loved so much by such awesome parents!

Enjoy my (many) favorites!

Ohhhh my goodness. I can almost hear him belly laughing!

Henry is an adorable 6-month-old. Everything about him screams cute!

This one's a favorite. :)

The light was beautiful that evening and especially perfect on film.

I can hardly handle the chambray shirt cuteness!

Is this family not beautiful?! Thanks so much, you guys! I had so much fun. :)

Baby Jeffrey | Newborn

Baby Jeffrey was, hands down, the most cooperative newborn I've ever photographed. I usually get pretty lucky with babies' temperaments, but this little guys was awake the whole time and didn't make a peep! He was just content to be held or observe everyone in the room when it was his turn to be photographed solo.

Jeffrey's parents, Matt and Jen, are great friends of Nathan's and mine, and it was so special to get a peek into their little family's first few days. They make it look so easy! :)

Matt needs a "World's Greatest Dad" T-shirt. He is SO good with Jeffrey!

Jen, this makes my heart melt. You are such a good mom!

Love!