Category Archives: Children

DIY Advent Calendar

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At the beginning of this Christmas season we had a talk about how to make this year more meaningful for our five year old, Kevin. He is young & very enthusiastic about gifts {which is perfectly ok}, but we wanted to help him notice all the other marvelous things about Christmastime. I’ve been seeing a...

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My Kevin | Dayton Portrait Photography

It was 2005 and we had orders to move to Texas. We were headed into uncharted territory: the military. I had no experience with it and Rock never seemed inclined to be the type of person to join. But a year into our marriage we were boxing up our few belongings and taking a deep...

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Dayton Vintage Children’s Photography

These three boys have a special place in my heart. Their mamas have been incredible friends of mine for many years & it’s very awesome to see their individual personalities take shape as they grow. Having my own son & another boy on the way, we are very aware that when we get together there...

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Spring Picnic | Dayton Children’s Portrait Photographer

My mother always preferred lemon flavored desserts, I never understood why. My sweet tooth always wanted dark, rich chocolates. This pregnancy, I find myself reaching for fruits and citrus flavors. I can’t get enough of sweet & tangy combinations. The lemon macarons with lemon curd filling that I made for this shoot are actually just...

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Angie’s Family Portraits in Dayton, Ohio

My cousin Angie may fool you with her pretty pastel dress, but this woman is clearly one of the bravest I have ever met. She works as a nurse and loves to “jump out of perfectly good airplanes” on her days off. She’s also been working hard to lose an impressive amount of weight this...

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