Introducing Xara

 

I've known Allison and Jon for many many years. They come with me on my adventures, they support me in all things, I was fortunate enough to photograph their wedding and so many other big moments of their lives, and now I'm honored to say I got to come to their house and photograph portraits for their new little lady.

Introducing Duchess Xara Bruna Von Xoltan...but they just call her Xara. She's the newest addition to the McLaughlin Family and I am so happy for them (and Xara, of course, who is already so loved.)

We love you, Xara. And hey, Jon and Alley? We love you too. I know that somewhere, Ivy Girl is looking down and seeing her little sister frolicking around being an adorable silly goofball, and that she's so proud and so happy to see how much joy Xara is putting into your world. 

You did good, y'all. I'm sure that Ivy is beyond happy to see how joyful this little lady has made you, and she's glad the the McLaughlin Compound has a dog in it again. Her watch might have ended, but Xara is worthy of taking up the mantle now.

Hey, Ivy; your momma and daddy have a new Very Good Girl to watch over them in your stead. Xara is doing the best job she can (and being the biggest goofy goober ever; you'd be ever so proud.)

Sophia: Fun and Fancy Three!

 

This adorable little lady turned 3 recently and I simply can't believe it! She's smart, funny, cute, and sassy and getting cooler every single day. Got to spend a really fun morning and afternoon with Sophia (and her awesome mama and grandma, too!) for springside portraits, followed by playing in the water and soaking up some sun for a few hours. Not a bad way to spend a summer day!

Happy Birthday, Miss Sophia Rose. You're the sweetest little fairy I know. 

Bowie's 5th Birthday!

Trying to narrow down which photos to post from Bowie's 5th birthday session? Next to impossible. This kid is so funny, adorable, vibrant, smart, and sweet, and I'm very grateful to get to watch her grow.


Enjoy a few of my faves from her portrait session--happiest of b-days to you, Miss Bowie! We can't believe you're already 5, but we're pretty darn happy that you're a part of our lives.

Harris Family, Party of 5!

Family portraits, a 30th birthday, and baby #3?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So much happy!


I recently got to help this awesome family break some wonderful news and celebrate a very important birthday. It was an absolute blast and I'm so happy for them! Harris Baby #3 is on the way, and he or she will be arriving in February of 2021. Ariel felt that celebrating her third decade by announcing that they were expecting their third kiddo was the perfect way to let the world know about their impending new arrival.

 

 

Leo and Oliver were treating the occasion with a calm and not-at-all silly decorum, as per normal. (Man, these guys need to lighten up once in a while and stop taking themselves so seriously.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They even convinced mom and dad that while smiling is crucial to every good family portrait, there's also no harm in throwing in a few silly faces.

Congrats to Ariel and Dan as they prepare to welcome their third kiddo and happy birthday to Mama Ariel!

...and hey, boys...get ready! Player 3 enters the game in February 2021!