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Another Portugal Senior Session!

August 29, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
I just can't believe I never posted these beautiful images of this young lady. Also a WYD Pilgrim, who quite literally threw together some outfits and jumped into the Fiat rental, and we headed to the beach! Isn't she just so cute! Not before I LOST the rental car??? (It was impounded.) (Because I missed the "parking only for taxi's" (in Portugu...
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When your kid asks for senior photos in Portugal you say YES!

August 25, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
We just returned from a pilgrimage to Portugal, Fatima, and World Youth Day. And when this one asked to do some of her senior photos while overseas, well, you just say yes and make it happen. We thought they decorated the streets for our arrival. Turns out, they had running with the bulls from Midnight - 3am right outside our window where we sle...
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Puppies and flowers and sun oh my!

August 20, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
We braved the hottest day of the year. The future is bright wtih this one...already accepted into undergrad...she even volunteers at an animal shelter...so naturally, we visited with some puppies. LOVE! ps. I did NOT bring one home with me! You can't even tell how hot it was with how beautiful she looks! And we braved sunset with wildflowers.
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Senior season is upon us

August 18, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
This smart and beautiful senior was a delight to photograph today! Can't you just tell? Miss K is musical, a dancer, AND going to study Engineering in college next year! She had some ideas, and after talking, we put together a plan to highlight a little bit of her serious side... A reflection of her midwestern roots... And let's not forget,...
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Dad's Bible for this young man

April 21, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
I met with this young man who has his dad's children's Bible--which is almost as big as his cute self... The story goes that when mom was young, she had the SAME Bible!?! And when they discovered this, you know, they were destined to be together.:) Ok, so maybe the story didn't go exactly like that, but how beautiful, God's plan? Congratul...
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stole away quickly in between storms

April 16, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
Oh my what a change in weather this weekend! There was a small break in the storms, so this young man got up early and we spent some time praying. This rosary holds special meaning. Love. And can we just talk about those dimples? Love him! And...love capturing this time with these young people doing the things they love. Thank you mr O...
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third daughter in this family

April 16, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
I was super humbled by this family's request to capture their daughter's FHC. Loved how reverent this young lady is. And those eyelashes! Can't tell at all her dad is a deacon--she is just so comfortable being in God's house. I've been honored to photograph 2 of her sisters--and can't wait for little brother...if only time could stand still for a...
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Connecting with a family for daughter's FHC

April 16, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
I sure do love connecting with a family I haven't seen in a while. Because I've been all over the Archdiocese--often covering Masses at different churches on Sunday--I haven't always been at our parish. Especially to see this young lady so sweet and serious about her faith. She made this beautiful rosary with mom. LOVE! And big sister jumpe...
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Spring=First Holy Communion Time!

March 31, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
I met with this young lady and her mom. We've been chatting and planning since early this year and, well, Kansas=FINALLY the weather is good! ISN'T SHE BEAUTIFUL? We decided to try to recreate a photo that her mom had from her wedding day...I didn't actually SEE the photo, but nevertheless, praying through Our Lady is always perfect. And o...
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Semper Fidelis Lance Corporal Gabriel Puchalla

March 28, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
Not really able to form words about this day. I did not know this young Marine. But being married to a Marine, I know what he stood for. Being a mom, my heart hurts. I pray these images comfort this family in their worst/best day as they lose their brother here on earth so he can be with Jesus. Semper Fi.
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Confirmation at St. Ann's tonight...Come Holy Spirit!

February 28, 2023  •  Leave a Comment
Thank you St. Ann's for trusting me with your memories!
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18 months and on-the-go!

December 12, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
Met with this sweet toddler and his momma this morning. And if you think for a minute we sat down and had a little picnic, wellllll.... He is all boy and moving! He did stop for some sweet snuggles though with mom... And he stopped for a split-second for some puffs...seeing the canister reminded me of my babies and those little sweet potato puf...
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Young Love in this season of Joyful Anticipation

December 10, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
This faithful young couple asked me to photograph their wedding. And you know. I don't photograph weddings. Smile. And so after praying, of course I said yes! Can you see their and commitment to each other? So beautiful! It may have been chilly, but their love warmed us up...I just love seeing their radiant smiles. Aren't they so cute? And let...
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when my kids are grown i hope we are as fun as this family

December 06, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
I met with this family before it got so cold out for a fun afternoon! So fun! Thank you J Family for trusting me with capturing a fun afternoon and the love you have for each other!
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beautiful family, beautiful faith, beautiful baby!

November 28, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
I was so humbled to meet with this sweet family of 7 at the hospital today as the welcomed their littlest one--all 3lbs of him! Baby Gabriel! No editing with this sneak peek...I just wanted to get them out! Such joy! And these two? You would think this was an engagement shoot--with the love just oozing out of them! Snuck in a little "spa d...
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