Celebrating Adoption- The Mahnke Family

This sweet couple, who is expecting their first child in the Spring, has just adopted four children! We spent a GORGEOUS Nebraska December afternoon at the park (without coats!) and captured some fun moments before heading off to the adoption party at a nearby restaurant where friends and family gathered to rejoice with this forever family.

Sneak Peak: Carley

I've actually been doing photos lately, but just haven't had the time to update the blog! I've done Senior Pictures, Family Pictures, children..... fun! Today, though, my husband has the children out of town so I am actually able to post a sneak peak!!

Thank you, to this precious family, for letting me spend the afternoon with you! Everyone was amazing! The kids were gorgeous and kind and such great listeners!

I don't want to give too much away, but here are a few *unedited* images from today that just make me smile!

A little something different

Change is good! And I love how photography can allow me to explore new and different things! For this shoot, I was invited to attend a Army & National Guard Graduation Ceremony. I shot most of the event, but was there, mainly, to capture moments for my friend Kelly as she pinned her husband. It was an exciting day and a great way for me to get out and explore a whole new realm of photography.

Wilcox Grandkids

What fun! Eight silly kiddos running around on a playground! This is a collection of three siblings' children- they all have a wedding to attend this evening, so this was a fun way to capture a few moments of all of the cousins together.

The Zangaris Family

The dynamics of families are always so much fun to photograph. I had the great opportunity to spend some time with 6 groups, making 1 very large family. The personalities that emerged were a joy to capture and I feel very honored to have spent this time getting to know you all in this way.