Rodewald Family 2023

 Last session of the season, and I get to show off my cute little nieces (who are growing way to fast)! This year we took pictures in downtown Auburn for a little change in scenery, and it didn't disappoint! We had to of course snap a quick pic in front of the antique store with the cameras in the window. Then found a nice stone archway before heading across the street to the downtown shops on Main. Finally we walked to the outdoor pavilion with its modern curves and architecture for some sunlit close-ups. Charlie joined us for a few family portraits at the end!

I love my family and their sunny smiles! It's always so fun when we get to see them!

Schewe Family 2023

A few years ago, I took family photos for the Schewe's (my sweet family) in this same location, and I thought they would be hard to beat. But... I love these all over again!! There is something about that shoreline in South Haven that is just such a perfect setting. The lighting is always dreamy no matter what the sky looks like, the water is always pretty, and the sand and rocks are perfectly neutral and unobtrusive so as not to take away from the important part - those smiling faces! I love the chemistry they have as a family, the smiles are never forced and it's evident that they enjoy just being together. We even brought in Ryan's parents and brother for a much needed updated family portrait! It was a short and sweet session on a chilly day by the lake, but the warmth still comes through. 💛

Kenzi's Senior Session

 My beautiful niece is a senior this year! I don't know how it's possible, but here we are. With plans to study music in college, her future looks bright! We took a road trip up to South Haven on a cold day threatening rain, but the pictures still turned out as gorgeous as ever on the beach! We had a full crowd joining us since we were adding in some family photos, and my kiddos tagged along to play with their cousins too. And other than the one lone guy in the water taking a polar plunge, the setting was perfectly serene. Once we got the shots we wanted there, we set off for Kenzi's grandparents' house for some hot cocoa and pictures back in the woods! We found some majestic aspen trees (her sister's namesake!), took a detour on a trail, and then ended her session dancing in the field! It was such a fun session for the happy-go-lucky girl she is. 

So proud of you, Kenzi!! You always have a smile on your face and that alone will take you far! Keep up the great work, we are cheering you on!

Heinfeld Family 2023

 These are some of my favorite fall pictures yet for this adorable family! Once again in Matea park, the leaves were just hanging on for us for the perfect pop of color. Little Arabella wasn't so sure if she wanted to smile for me or not, but we snuck a couple in when she was distracted and not thinking about me taking pictures. And Cyrus was as cooperative as always! I absolutely loved the ghost pictures Chelcea wanted to do at the end, although it only worked out having two of our four ghosts. I think Arabella much rather would have been wrapped up in the sheet instead of having it on her head, and I don't blame her, since it was getting rather chilly! In the end, I think we captured the love this family feels for each other even more as they've grown another year. Keep up the awesome work, Chelcea and Andy!!