Lake Lorelei

Last weekend we went to my good friend's lake house at Lake Lorelei. As we roasted marshmellows for S'mores and drank coffee on the dock the next morning, I couldn't help but capture the beautifulness of the lake! We've been going there since we were young-eons in elementary school and being there brought back so many memories! Alway great fun at Lake Lorelei :)

Parks Family!

Meet the Parks! Or as I like to call them, my family :) My cousin Matt and his lovely wife, Katie have two beautiful children, Lily and Charlie. I feel lucky to have gotten the opportunity to take some family photos for them over the weekend. The best part is, we went back to the place where they got married. The gazebo? Where Katie and Matt stood together almost 5 years ago and vowed to be together forever :) The area was great! What a beautiful lot. Lots of greenery and space to move around. This was my first experience shooting two young children and I have to say, to all you mothers and fathers out there, I sure do give you a lot of credit. Those kids have energy! They were so cute though. Charlie just wanted to explore and Lily loved picking flowers :) Big thanks to Grandma Mary for standing behind me looking a little crazy to get the kids to smile! And of course, happy 1st birthday, Charlie!! 

Can I get a collective "awwwww"??

I love the curiosity of a child :)

This photo below makes me smile :) Matt you're such a great father to Lily and Charlie.

"Can you walk like Peter Pan?" "Sure!" :)

Are you kidding me with this?? Two handsome boys right there :)

Where Matt and Katie got married!

Good lookin' couple :) 

And then there was three...

There is so much love between these three. It's so evident in these photos. The happiness that I got to witness between Janah and Duane was so wonderful. They couldn't be more excited about having Leo in their lives and I wish them nothing but the best on their new adventure as parents. Big hugs to all of you!! I can't wait to watch Leo grow up in this amazing family :)

Leo "The Lion" Esquivel

I feel so blessed to have this amazing family in my life. I was lucky enough to get to photograph this little angel, Leo Joseph Esquivel. He is the sweetest bundle of joy and so good! I was amazed at how he good he was during the whole session! I can't thank Janah and Duane enough for letting me capture this precious moment for them. They make amazing parents and have so much love to give. It is evident how in love with Leo they are. This kid's got it made :) Enjoy!!

Janah, Duane and Baby Maurice Take 2

Round 2 of Janah, Duane, and baby Maurice :) Janah, you are beautiful pregnant! I love how much you both love each other.

Janah, Duane and Baby Maurice

I was so honored that my good friend Janah asked me to take her maternity pictures. Janah and her husband Duane are amazing people and they are going to phenomenal parents to their soon to be born baby (aka Baby Maurice--nickname for the baby of course). They are beautiful both inside and out and I am so lucky to have such great people like them in my life. Thank you, Janah and Duane for trusting me to be apart of this wonderful journey with you! Big hugs to you both :)

Mason Tracks

Hi Again! It's been a little bit of time since I last updated the page, so here it goes! I stopped to take this picture this morning on my way to work. Since moving from Chicago I have really loved being around GREEN trees and wonderful scenery. Enjoy!