Hearing Sarah's description of  'G' warmed my heart. She is spunky and sweet, smart and full of energy. She loves princess' and twirling and is clearly adored by everyone around her. I enjoyed their session tremendously and had fun heading back to my childhood home. I really believe it is one of the most beautiful places in Nebraska!

One of the most common phrases I hear since having Adeline is "I bet you have some great pictures of her / Do you just take pictures of her all day?" While I do have tons of pictures of this little sweetie, the old adage that the shoemaker's children have no shoes is also true.



I was determined that I would actually go through her pictures and make a special video for my and my little family. I'm only a week past my deadline too!

Our year has been amazing. My heart is overwhelmed by all the sweet moments our family has had and the joy of baby in our household. It's almost more than I can process even! Pip has been the sweetest baby, and T has been the best brother- well, as brothers go! I cannot image our family any other way.




We would love your comments on this post to celebrate Pip's birthday and her miracle story.

Blessings,
Julie

In many ways I lead a small, but valuable life. It is unlikely (although I'm more than happy to keep the option open!) that you will ever see my name on a list of top grossing photography businesses in the metro area. But that is ok with me, because of you. My clients friends.

Through something that can only be described as grace, you trust me with your greatest treasures: the ones you love, your most memorable days, and even those incredibly special and intimate moments of new life, sweet blessings before you walk down the isle, tear-filled gift exchanges from the heart, and so much more.

This has been a special week of pictures (more to come) but one of the reasons is because of this sweet family. Knowing that Jill's loves pictures and places a high value on them, I really wanted to make sure it was perfect for her. As expected, they showed up looking beautiful (and handsome) and being sweet as ever.

Here's a little peek of our fun!
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Even though I have a smallish baby currently, snuggling sweet baby Salem was about enough to give me baby fever all over again. Salem rocked his newborn session. He was so sleepy and calm and beautiful. If every baby was like this I would do this all day long every day.

This weekend I had the honor of photographing my first ever Quinceanera! Even though the weather was HOT, it was wonderful. Desiree is a beautiful girl inside and out, and there is no question that her family loves her and each other dearly.

Here is a little sneak peek!

I love it when I get to follow a client along life's journeys. Every milestone feels a bit personal to me along the way, and being trusted to document those milestones is a joy, as well as a responsibility I take seriously.

Being able to take Jen's maternity pictures was a gift. I've taken Jen's pictures before there was Steve. Then, when he (literally!) came into the picture I got to take their engagement pictures and celebrate with them on their wedding day. If felt only natural to share in their joy of bringing a new little life into the world.

My baby sister is an adorable pregnant mama, don't you think? I was so excited to shoot her maternity pictures last night. She is 39 weeks pregnant, so we have been worrying a little about the baby coming before the pictures, but like a good little boy he waited for us. Some friends of Tom and Katie's allowed us to use their beautiful farm in northeast Nebraska and the weather and light cooperated beautifully. There were so many great pictures of Katie and Miss M, so I had to narrow it down and just share a few, but I hope you enjoy!

I feel like this is a milestone worth celebrating... my first clients in the new studio! Even typing this I can hardly believe that it is true and am so thankful for the amazing opportunity to follow my dream.

Here is a little sampling of some of the amazing families I had a chance to photograph this month. 

 I can't believe these cuties are a year older already! Aren't they fabulous?

Mr. R is a lucky little guy to be a part of this family filled with love and togetherness. I loved getting to know the whole fam and snuggling such a sweet little one. Congratulations James and Kylie!

The first moment I saw Miss N I thought she was adorable and would look fabulous in pictures. Turns out I was right! It was so amazing to work with Miss N and get to know the family better. I'm looking forward to the beginning of a great new friendship.