Sarah // Senior Portraits

I've mentioned all this before, it was 5 years ago that I moved to Davis and my heart was set on doing youth ministry. I found a church and I was given a group of girls in 8th grade. I've had the privilege of walking along side them through developing their faith, wrestling with doubt, boyfriends, breakups, and college decisions.  Now they're seniors--done with college apps and getting ready for independent life to start. I've said this so many times, but they are one of the best things that Davis had for me. 

 Sarah's been in our small group since the beginning. One year, we meet every week on my couch drinking tea and hands down, Sarah asks the best questions. She has this ability to cut through all small talk and go straight to what's really going on. She's confident, strong, and has incredible leadership skills. Oregon University better watch out for this one. I kinda like her a lot. 

Photobombing at it's best. 

SJP Feature!

Cassie & Brady's Santa Cruz Engagement was featured on NorCal Wedding today!

I'm a pretty big fan of these two and their sweet sweet love!

To see the whole feature click HERE.

Robbins Family// Lifestyle Shoot

I don't post family portraits often. To be completely honest, it's more natural for me to shoot a wedding. I walk into a wedding knowing exactly what I want to shoot. The story, the emotions, the small in between intimate moments. Weddings are overflowing with it. Love is saturated all around you. 

With families I want to shoot the same things--the story, the emotions, and the intimate moments. Often times what family photo shoots often lack is the story. And that is why I LOVE lifestyle shoots. They are family portraits with a story. 

The way you get your little ones dressed in the mornings. Your daughter's favorite book. The way you make meals together. The home you've made together. Your favorite tree in your backyard blooming. The way you do bath time with you newest addition.

Lifestyle shoots are all about celebrating person-hood.

I'm a huge fan of that.

Thank you Matt, Joy, Hannah, Peter, and newest little Abigail for letting me into
your home and seeing a piece of your story. 

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If you are interested in a lifestyle shoot, here are some wonderful questions that can get you started.

Where are you most comfortable?
What is something that your children love to do?
Where to you spend your family time?
What is your families ultimate treat?
What things do you not want to forget?
Do you have any special routines that make up a large part of your day to day life?
When your children have free time you will find them...
If you were to plan a perfect day, it would look like…
Some of your favorite family stories have happened when…