Photos By Kayleen

Baby Emri - December 2011

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Our family - November 2011

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It happens once a year, just like everybody else. Family pictures. Our kids do great with the timer. . . and Tyler always takes a handful of really nice shots of Shane and I together. They come with a cheerful attitude, and that's all I can ask of my little family!

Paige's Baptism Shoot - November 2011

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She was so excited for this shoot and her new little red shoes. Her baptism day was so great and we couldn't be more proud of our little 8-year-old Paigey!

Tuipala Family - Nov 2011

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Stratton Family - November 19, 2011

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This little one sure kept me on my toes. She was running and jumping and taking pictures with my camera left and right, and, of course, I love the sweet little smiles out of baby B.

Heywood Family - Nov 18, 2011

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Miss Emery - Nov 16, 2011

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Little Miss Emery, 7 days old. She's teeny tiny and so loved by her two big sisters!

Baby Kate - November 15, 2011

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Baby Kate. . . what a sweetheart. Her mom wanted her to be 1 month old for her pictures. A harder shoot at 1 month, but it's so rewarding to see them with their eyes open and see who they most resemble.

Garrett Family - Nov 7, 2011

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And here's the grande finale of the 5 shoots done in Memphis. I love the grins on these kids! The abandoned warehouse made a perfect backdrop for their bright colors. Amber will definitely have her hands full in a few years with those 3 gorgeous girls!

Riddle Family - Nov 6, 2011

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Now here's another super cooperative family. I've lucked out this season! Little blondie had the cutest lip tucked in when she smiled. . . almost every time.

Garrett Family - Nov 5, 2011

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Now let me tell you something about this shoot. NEVER do I get this many great shots of a family. . . especially a family of 7. These kids are amazing. They listened and smiled and had a nice time together. There must be something in that water in Memphis.

McBride Family - Nov 5, 2011

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Ahh the McBride family . . . always a pleasure. Seriously, have you ever seen 6 kids cooperating like this. It's rare, let me tell you. I love watching them grown and grow and grow! Justice is taller than me. . . I can't believe it.

Combs Family - Nov 4, 2011

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I took a much needed vacation/work trip to Memphis to visit my friends and had the pleasure of photographing 5 families. The scenery is beautiful and the backgrounds are endless compared to AZ. I drool over cute little old barns and abandoned properties by the droves. The Combs family was such a fun bunch. It was cold outside, and they braved it without their lips even turning blue. Jackets off and on and off and on . . . .

Shirley Family October 28, 2011

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The Shirley family is so fun to work with. 3 kids so close in age that they look like triplets, Connie's amazing sense of style, all of that lovely hair and Jonah's vogue poses. I also love that their giggles and smiles come from me making fart noises. . . by request from Peter and Connie.

Kennendy Family - October 21, 2011

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Karrin Family October 18, 2011

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rowley family 2011

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Jim and Shelley - Sept 10, 2011

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Jim and Shelley were married on September 10, 2011 at the Club West Golf Club in Awahtukee, AZ. The weather was perfect. Clouds rolled in just in time for the wedding and some spectacular colors in the sky. Vows were exchanged and pictures were done just in time for the storm to roll in. The night was topped off with dinner, cake, dancing and more dancing!

Kami - 1 year old! September 30, 2011

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I can't believe that it's already been a year. Miss Kami was so tiny. She's still tiny, but she's

all over the place and has been walking for a couple of months now. I've never seen a 1-year-old smile so much for pictures. It was her first time with a sucker. Her face tells all.

Little Leo - Sept 22, 2011

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Baby Leo. I love the name and his sweet little man head of hair. He was restless until I figured out that he loves his little hands snuggled right up near his face. What a precious little one.

Elizabeth and Steven - Married July 1st 2011

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July 1st was the perfect day for an Arizona summer wedding. The event was held at the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix, AZ. Elizabeth was stunning in her vintage gown, previously worn by her mother, and of course, Steven was as handsome as could be. I was so honored to be the photographer for their special day. I thought that they would be nervous, but to my surprise, they were so calm. The best of friends, it was obvious. We had our choice of gardens and nooks to pose and laugh for over an hour before the guests arrived. The Royal Palms was so accommodating to the bride and groom. Their room was facing the garden where they were to be married. I caught a shot of Elizabeth in her room peeking out to see the flower petals being sprinkled down the aisle. The ceremony was small, just close friends and family. I loved that a family member was able to marry Elizabeth and Steven.

They gathered indoors for cocktails and appetizers followed by a gorgeous dinner, toasts, a slide show and the cake cutting.

Thanks for allowing me to share your day with you. I had a great time with your friends and family. You are a beautiful couple!

Mister Brody - 6 days old

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Mister Brody was such a good baby during the whole shoot. No fussing, no waking and no feeding. Very unusual for such a little one. He loved the little bed, and his big sister Natalee loved it too. I practically had to pry it away from her before I left.

miss Abby - 1 year old

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I can't believe how the time flies. Abby is such a little cutie. I love the two little teeth stage. Most of all, I love capturing time with Mom. We all know the snuggle phase passes by so quickly.

Decora

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Little miss Decora is full of sweetness. She was a bit of a skeptic at first, giving me the old sideways glance. By the end of the shoot, all I could get was her tongue sticking out. so cute! I just love big brown eyes!

Baby Burnett 5 days old - May 28th 2011

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What a beautiful family! A sweet big sister and a sweet little boy, what more could you ask for? To top it all off, Ellie's dad BUILT that adorable little crib in the bottom photo for his grandson. Plus, Ellie's husband's back went out during the shoot and he still gave us these beautiful family shots. Your family wins the prize for patience.

The Larsen Family - May 14, 2011

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I just love the springtime colors in these pictures. We played in the orange groves and ate. . . I mean, drooled, plenty of skittles! This was such a great location and the Larsen family took full advantage of the scenery.

The Guerrero Family -May 14, 2010

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It's always a pleasure to photograph the Guerrero Family. Mister E has grown so much. He's such a busy little guy. . . always on the move.

Makenzie

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Makenzie is a gorgeous girl inside and out. I've loved getting to know her, and I'll miss her when she takes off after graduation!

Brand new baby Hawkins

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This little guy gave us so many faces. Plenty of eyes open, as well as some sleepy shots. Such a fun shoot, and they even gave me cupcakes to take home. . . VERY good cupcakes, I might add!

The newest Nead

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I have the cutest nephews/nieces in the world. Just sayin’. . . .

New toy

2011-03-04T08:37:00.001-08:00

I just got a new camera and I feel so spoiled. It’s a beauty. Canon 5D MarkII.

Here is one of the first shots I’ve taken. I love that it takes beautiful pictures in dim light. I love that it is a full frame. It pairs so perfectly with my 24-70 L series lens.

Barney Family Photos - Mesa AZ family photographer

2011-02-11T18:18:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty sure that I'll never tire of little ones trying to show you how old they are. It's classic. She's two, in case you're wondering, and as busy as can be. I love how focused she is on her little fingers. We had a great time watching ducks and moving from place to place to keep her attention. What a gorgeous little family! It seems like just yesterday that our first was this little. Enjoy the time you have with your little ones. . . it goes by so quickly.

Miles - (Mesa AZ newborn photos)

2011-01-23T22:10:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Johnny and Jamie. What a cute little guy!

Mesa AZ Family Photographer - Whitfield Family

2010-12-10T12:03:00.000-08:00

So many pictures, so many real smiles. I love it. The Whitfields are such a great family. Enjoy your pictures guys!

Lauren + Randal . . . married!

2010-12-04T13:27:00.000-08:00

Lauren and Randal were married yesterday in the Mesa, Az LDS Temple. What a perfect day for a wedding! The weather was gorgeous and we had the temple entrance all to ourselves. We took some family shots at the temple and then met up later in the day to take advantage of the gorgeous evening light.

These two are so cute together. The wedding party kept telling them to stop kissing. I say kiss away! After all, it's your wedding day!

Gilbert AZ Family Photographer - Askew Family

2010-11-23T21:26:00.001-08:00

Ohhh, little boys are so fun! We walked and played, ate smarties and picked out stickers . . . and took PLENTY of pictures. . . right Dad? I love their little ties and their big brown eyes. Thanks for a fun evening! I definitely need to take my kids to this location for a shoot of their own.

Mesa AZ Family Photographer - Sorensen Family

2010-11-14T13:41:00.001-08:00

Despite sharing this location with 1000 other photographers :) and a wedding, we pulled off some great pictures. It took a few minutes for little miss K to warm up to the camera, but it all worked out with some coaxing. . . a.k.a smarties and Tinkerbell stickers.

We also caught newborn K finding her thumb for the 1st time. . . priceless!

Berky Family - Mesa, AZ

2010-10-27T13:32:00.001-07:00

Easiest shoot I've had for a long time! The Berky kids love the outdoors and were right at home in the grove. They climbed trees and threw dirt, sitting down in between to smile for a few shots. You have so many great photos to look forward to. It was so hard to choose which ones to post!

Baby Kami - October 18, 2010

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I can't get enough of these babies! Baby Caleb and baby Kami were both born on my birthday too! How fun. This shoot was so fun for me. Melissa and her mother were so into it. It was just like having 2 assistants. That kind of enthusiasm is so refreshing!

Enjoy your photos Melissa. . . she's an absolute doll!

Baby Caleb born October 18, 2010

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Just a few for you, Ashley. He is so adorable.

Heidi and David's Girls Take 2

2010-10-23T07:44:00.000-07:00

Boy, am I happy to see this picture. There is a lot of panic associated with accidentally deleting all of the photos on your memory card. Thankfully, there are recovery programs. . . . and the one I used, worked. Heidi, you are a very understanding person. Thank goodness for that.

ps. she MADE all of their skirts and bows. So Cute!

Shirley Family - October 16th

2010-10-21T17:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a little sneak peek for the Shirley family. I love the bright colors . . . the yellows, blues and of course, the red hair! The boys loved the train tracks!

Heidi and David's girls

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4 bows, 4 tutus, 4 necklaces, 4 pairs of sandals, 4 smiles, 4 stinkin' cuties

Little Miss Kallie - 5 days old

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A Sneak Peek for Kirk and Anna! You two were amazing today. Little Kallie is such a sweetie! I can't wait to edit more!

Rowley Family

2010-10-14T00:44:00.000-07:00

One of my best friends. One of the best shoots ever. I'm tellin' ya, these kids are meant to model. They played and were so relaxed. What fun for me!

Young Family - Mesa AZ Family Photographer

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August 14, 2010

What do you get when you take 2 parents, 8 kids, 4 spouses and 8 grandkids out for a shoot in the 106 degree heat?

Nothing but great shots! (and a little sweat)

It was the first time in 10 years that they had all been together. Definitely time to celebrate!

Mr. T's 1st Birthday

2010-07-29T16:41:00.000-07:00

Scottsdale Family photographer - Joe Family

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What a cute little family! We held piglet, played with a balloon, chased bunnies and ate plenty of cheerios to keep the little ones happy. Thanks for letting me come to your home. I had a great time!

mesa arizona senior prom photographer - Prom 2010

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Mesa Arizona family photographer - Cox Family

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Now here's a family full of hugs, kisses and lots of playfulness. Little miss H was on the lookout for ladybugs and little Miss C just wanted to be tossed in the air over and over and over. Enjoy your pictures!

Memphis, TN family photographer - The Garrett Family

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I had so much fun visiting! I can't wait to come back. . . photos or no photos. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to spend time with you and your cute family! I miss you every day!

love ya!
Kayleen

Memphis, TN family photographer - McBride Family

2010-04-26T23:32:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how you've grown in the last 4 years!

Enjoy your pictures!

Memphis, TN family photographer - Garrett Family

2010-04-22T22:52:00.000-07:00

I headed to Tennessee, thanks to my friends Tommie and Glenda, to visit with old friends and take some photos along the way. I knew that I was in for a treat, seeing that my Memphis friends really know how to grow CUTE babies! And, another treat being the little historic towns that spot the outskirts of Memphis. Here are the results of the first shoot. The girls were so excited to have their picture taken. I was giddy with excitement to see all of the old buildings and fields of dandelions. I was sniffely and puffy-eyed with allergies later than night, but it was SO worth it.

Tommie and Kaylee, your shoots are coming. . . don't worry.

Mesa AZ newborn photographer - Little Miss S

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The second time was a charm with this little beauty. Mom wanted photos of her sleeping, and she did NOT want to close those eyes on the first day. As you can see, a few days made such a difference. We moved her and dressed her, and she didn't make a peep. . . until the very end of the shoot.

Cox family

2010-04-06T18:29:00.000-07:00

A family of 3 is such fun to photograph. Much less face-pulling for me. Much less stress on the parents. Just pure relaxing fun! We played a little ball, splashed in the fountain, and ate a few of the landscaped plants. . . just a little taste!

Angel

2010-03-25T20:58:00.000-07:00

What a sweetie! Julie, she's a natural, you'd better keep an eye on this beauty!

Just for Daddy

2010-03-15T21:21:00.000-07:00

As promised, a few photos of these dark-eyed beauties!

Friday at the tracks

2010-03-02T11:58:00.000-08:00

I finished up a shoot with the Sam kids last Friday {photos coming soon!} and just had to take a few shots of my own kids while the sunlight was perfect. I just can't get enough. They grow so fast.

1-12-2010 Little Gage (Mesa AZ newborn photographer)

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Baby Gage. . . 2 weeks old and so sweet and mellow. . . or maybe it's because we cranked the heat up past 80 to warm him up on a chilly morning! He has 2 loving siblings to take care of him and show him the ropes. Welcome little Gage!

Valerie and Eddy Married December 29, 2009 (Mesa AZ photographer)

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Meet Valerie and Eddy . . . such a cute couple! They were married right after Christmas in the Mesa, AZ LDS temple. They celebrated in style with a fabulous backyard wedding complete with twinkling lights and a video slideshow around a cozy fire. I shot the wedding with Keira Poulsen, and I have to admit, we had a blast! Thanks Valerie and Eddy, for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

Gilbert AZ Family Photographer - Hann Family

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one of the OTHER theobalds

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Here we have Shane's older brother and his cute family. We shot the day after Thanksgiving in California. C was excited to have a few senior photos taken.. . I can't believe he's a senior! Fruit snacks were the most important accessory for little K. Brevin even got one in his ear. . . and then right into little K's mouth. Yummo!

Mesa Arizona family photographer - Brower family

2009-12-04T11:23:00.000-08:00

And, here they are again! The Browers really like making appearances on my blog. I don't mind, 'cause I think they're a pretty good lookin bunch!

mesa az family photographer - Cramer Family

2009-11-24T19:12:00.000-08:00

I've been seeing this cute little family since the twins were born. . . I love watching them grow and now, they're not scared of me anymore!

Mesa AZ Family Photographer - Romney family

2009-11-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

I have never seen so many family photos turn out so well with one shoot! These girls really know how to work the camera!

Mesa AZ family photographer - Web Family

2009-11-17T11:14:00.000-08:00

The Web family. . . now here's a family. Spunk, character and lots of kids makes for one busy photoshoot! We had so much fun, and the kids were great!

Mesa AZ family photographer - Fischbeck Family

2009-11-14T23:31:00.000-08:00

I have no words. O.k., maybe I have some words. Deep blue and black colors, lovely fair skin, cooperative children. . . all of these things add up to a great shoot. We headed to the cotton field, only to find that it had been chopped off that very day. The Fischbecks are very versitile. Go with the flow kinda peeps. We made it work, and it worked well.

Mesa AZ baby photographer - Mr. Andrew

2009-11-12T22:04:00.000-08:00

Little Andrew. . . so sweet in his little blessing outfit, and then, VOILA!, like magic, he transforms into a handsome little heartbreaker with his jeans and layered tee. Then, to top it all off, he busts out this big ole' grin. Are you kidding me! He's just too cute for me!

Lannon Family

2009-11-12T19:46:00.001-08:00

Post swine flu AND pregnant, the Lannon family pulled off a smashing photo shoot. . . even though we had to sit down every 10 steps! You look amazing! I'm glad you are all feeling better.

Gilbert AZ Family Photographer - Ross Family

2009-11-03T22:46:00.000-08:00

I had such fun with the Ross family last week. The kids were so great for me, making it easy to get SO MANY great shots! I hope you enjoy your photos!

Mesa az child photographer

2009-10-29T13:24:00.001-07:00

Here is a little preview for you Summer! This is just one of my favorites. I'll let you know when they are all ready!

10-16-2009 Mesa AZ family photographer

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The Fallas family. . . what a sweet bunch! Natural beauty and manners - some families have it all. We had such a fun afternoon playing with the girls' hair and then getting beautiful pictures. Enjoy!

Ho Ching Family - Mesa AZ family photographer

2009-10-08T17:09:00.001-07:00

Berky Family- Mesa Arizona photographer

2009-10-07T23:14:00.001-07:00

Hey Jenny. . . this is to tie you over until next week! Enjoy!

And, here are a few more!

Stanford Family

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Levi

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Kendra and Jay

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Here's a little sneak peek for you Kendra. . . thanks for being patient!

Brower Family

2009-08-31T21:46:00.001-07:00

I can't think of a better way to spend a 100 degree morning than with the Brower family! Can you believe this heat? What a cute bunch! We sweated and smiled our way through an hour of photos. I hope you all enjoy your pictures. You'll be getting them next week.

Baby Charlotte

2009-08-27T20:13:00.000-07:00

My goodness! She weighed almost the same as Morgan, and I can't believe how fast the time has flown by for us. It seems like just yesterday that Morgan was this small. Little Charlotte won't have a hard time finding kisses and loves in this house!

Baby Beck

2009-08-20T13:43:00.000-07:00

Baby Beck. . . . what a sweetie! He has those piercing blue eyes, and I've heard that his little smile could just knock your socks off. I can't wait to get a glimpse of that!

Mr. G

2009-08-07T17:37:00.000-07:00

What a fun shoot. We talked and talked and talked about Thomas, Curious George and kicking little sisters. "Did you say kissing or kicking. . . ?" Definitely kicking. . . awesome. 2 is such a fun age!

Little Miss J

2009-08-06T20:20:00.001-07:00

Oh what a sweetheart! I love that she's the same age as Miss M and that they make the same sounds and flail their little arms in the same little way. Here she was at Christmas. I can't believe how fast they grow. Happy 1st Birthday!

Idaho Falls Temple

2009-07-14T22:43:00.000-07:00

7-9-2009

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My cute little sis, new baby, and hubby

Jeni & Kayle

2009-06-18T07:25:00.001-07:00

We shot at the Mesa Arts Center and the pictures came out great! What a cooperative bunch of kids! Enjoy your pictures Jeni and Kayle!

Reeves

2009-05-27T17:07:00.000-07:00

Photos by Kayleen has finally swapped family photos at the Mesa Arts Center with Larry of Larry Reeves photography and Melanie, his wife. It's about time. You have such a cute family and I hope you enjoy your pictures! Here's a little sneak peek. We can't wait to see ours!

Happy Easter

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Lannon

2009-04-04T17:18:00.000-07:00

Two of the cutest princesses I have ever seen!

Hope

2009-02-24T21:51:00.000-08:00

Let me tell you something about this young lady here. True ladies are few and far between these days, but this gal. . . what a sweetheart!

Terry

2008-12-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

Kaycee, Paul & Girls

2008-12-06T22:27:00.000-08:00

A few in color, black and white, and sepia for you Kaycee and Paul. . .

and of course for you girls!

What a lovely bunch! You really made me miss my sisters!

Don't be nervous if all of your cute blonde hair looks yellow on the computer. Your prints won't come out that way.

Stacey & Robert

2008-12-06T14:10:00.000-08:00

Here is a little preview for you, Stacey and Robert! You'll see more next week!

Doug & Jill

2008-11-26T11:51:00.000-08:00

A little sneak peek for Doug and Jill! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ada

2008-11-25T11:25:00.001-08:00

I have NEVER met a sweeter little girl!

Melanie & Joe

2008-11-19T14:19:00.000-08:00

Check out these lips. . . what a crack-up!

Here you go Melanie and Joe!

Sean & Amberly

2008-11-13T23:17:00.000-08:00

Here's a little preview for Sean and Amberly!

I hope I'm around for this little guy's senior pictures!

What a cutie!

Joe & Leah

2008-11-12T08:41:00.000-08:00

A sneak peek for Leah and Joe! Your family is so sweet!

******more for Joe and Leah!*****

Stephen & Melinda

2008-11-07T14:06:00.001-08:00

Peter & Connie

2008-10-27T22:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek Connie! I hope you had a happy birthday. We got some really cute pictures!