Between the two of us, we have 10 kiddos and countless other nieces and nephews. Suffice to say: we are pretty experienced with photographing children at this point. Over the years we have learned that the most difficult part of getting amazing photos with kids, is actually educating the parents!  We get it, clients are […]

About 16 years ago, a beautiful girl was born. My humongous family ordered pizzas and gathered at hospital visitors room and waited for Jocey to make her grand debut. It took awhile! Long enough for me to write a letter… May 20, 2006 Dear Little Flower, Dear Jocelynn Rose,  Three months ago I was here, […]

Two things struck me when the doctor first placed you in my arm: red, rosy lips and unruly eyebrows. Your face was crumpled up but you didn’t cry. You just looked around, eyes glossed, chin quivering. You’ve always been the bravest child. Last week you whispered to me that you had something important to ask […]

The children start howling at the sky, fall over each other, rush out of the river when it comes. Thunder cracks like a whip above and almost instantly clouds gather over us in judgement. The ping and sizzle of cold rain puts out the fire and we fill our arms with camp chairs, towels, and […]