{my friend Sarah}/Bend, Oregon Maternity Photographer

There was this friend of mine from high school that was the "everything" girl! She was beautiful, she was outgoing and sweet, she was everyone's friend. She was an amazing athlete who was very well known for her spectacular pole vaulting skills, she was involved in the school's newspaper, student council, and when the time rolled around, she organized our high school reunion. This is my fantastic, wonderful, beautiful friend Sarah, and she has a little secret!





Sarah's got a bun in the oven and is about to pop in these pictures!  Against all of her doctor's wishes and orders, this adventurous friend of mine went on a *little* hike throughout the beautiful surroundings of Bend, Oregon and gave me her greatest most beautiful grin through all of those pregnancy pains!  We were hoping our little shoot would put her into labor, but alas, she remained pregnant until the day of her due date.









Congratulations to my sweet friend Sarah! Pictures of her beautiful addition to follow soon!!!! (Just to warn you, her little babe is one of the most adorable little things with major thick hair and a very plump set of lips. Just thought I would tease you!)

{kevin} 4 years old/Bend, Oregon Child Photographer

Bend, Oregon produces some of the cutest kids I know! On a recent trip to my hometown, I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with a cute little 4 year old named Kevin. This little squirt is the most mature little 4 year old I know! He has the most AMAZING "magic manners" I have heard, he can tell you all about his rock collection, AND, pretty soon, he is going to make a great big brother!





And did I mention he has the most envied eye lashes I have EVER seen?  Give me some eye lash lovin' Kevin!

{Liberty Charter Prom}, Nampa Prom Pictures

Umpteen years ago I attended Prom with my football/wrestling boyfriend. It was an event of the year. To begin the evening of Prom, we had our pictures taken by a professional picture which I cherished! This photographer would open up his studio for 2-3 hours for high school students to have their Prom pictures taken. It was one of the high lights of my night, getting our pictures taken in front of a beautiful NATURAL background with great lighting and a professional behind the camera. No waiting in lines, wasting precious dancing time, cheesy backdrops, and crappy pictures.
So, when I got into photography a little over a year ago, one of my first thoughts was back to high school and my prom pictures. I never got brave enough to accomplish one of my little dreams, UNTIL a sweet High School senior by the name of Devon texted me; asking if I would like to take some Prom pictures! Isn't it funny how your dreams come a reality through ways you would never expect?

Thank you Devon and Jarom for introducing me to your ultra cool friends! I had an *epic* night (in the words of sassy, fierce and amazingly cute girl McKenna)thanks to you two and your friends! Jarom, next year? I sure hope so!!!

{Rhett} 2 year old/Star Child Photographer

Rhett and his mom are two of my favorite people! We had one of the most fun mornings playing with wooden planes, reading books in a field, crawling through crates and eating cupcakes in celebration of Rhett turning TWO!

It has been so rewarding watching Rhett grow up and taking part in his many milestones! I first took his picture when he was a mere 6 months old, then when he turned one, and now a third time for his 2nd birthday. I am truly blessed with good friends and happy memories!













Lookie how cute Rhett's mama Nicole is! Just looking at this hot mama, would you ever guess she had a bun in the oven? Yeah, she is 20 weeks and not even showing a bit. She SWEARS she is just covering up, but girlfriend, that little boy in your belly needs to display himself!!! Some ladies are way too lucky!

I had the cutest assistant with me on this shoot: His name is Tian! He is 2.5, loves super heroes, has the greatest dance moves (he LOVES Justin Beiber and requests Baby Baby Baby quite frequently!) and on this special morning, he was dressed in his new "cool" coat as he calls it to impress his friend Rhett!