welcoming eller

When friends have babies, can anything be sweeter?

I just adore the gentleness and gratefulness this precious family exudes and it was an honor to photograph their second son and all the sweet moments of fresh newness.

this holy love | the stipes

It can't all be captured.  This holy love can't be transferred to a photo because it is too wondrous and too mysterious.  It is too sacred.

But I tried.

james and claire | warmth and movement

I've kind of held on to this session with hands held to my heart.  

It feels sacred.

James and Claire gave me the greatest gift, the gift of open hands and trusting hearts. I felt like I was painting as I photographed them at their home and on their land.  Everything felt fluid and warm with gold fall light.

Some of my favorites are the precious boyhood treasures of a curious little boy.

The holding hands around the place where James and Claire were married.

Quiet moments in the home.

Tousled hair and crinkly laughs.

I love it all.