the crane family

it wasn't just sprinkling for this shoot! it was raining and COLD but they were very dedicated to the family Christmas photo :) cute family... their daughter just happens to be buddies with mine so they planned a quick rainy buddy shot as well.  it's always about the shoes, isn't it?

the spicer family

almost finished with my sessions for 2010.... this handsome family brought it indoors for a warmer, updated family portrait!

class of 2011 - MAX

this ended up being a GREAT day to shoot even though we had our doubts... we'd had rain and dark, cloudy days (not to mention VERY COLD temperatures) prior to Max's date, but it worked out perfectly. we got some great relaxed, rustic shots!

the toro family

coldest session yet!  it has definitely cooled off here....  and many of the leaves had fallen but there were LOTS on the ground and still lots of beautiful fall color.  CUTE family :)  i had the chance to do their portraits last fall and it was so fun to see how much the kiddos have changed.  isn't their baby boy sooooooooo cute.  he was pretty happy and tolerant of the freezing weather too.  as we approached the 45-hour mark though everybody was feeling it!  this first picture i couldn't resist posting!  mom was trying to talk her into smiling for just one more picture despite the freezing cold!  her face says it all...

the brown family

our family goes WAY back with browns...  went to college with her and have watched these beautiful girls grow up over the years.  their shoot was the perfect time to capture all of the gorgeous fall colors!  the warm fall afternoon helped too - we just took our time and ended up with some really great shots :)

utah reunion :)

i had the chance to hang out in utah with my mom and two of my brothers and their families! i love utah... spent summers there visiting grandparents - went to college there and was even born there :) love utah! anyway we had a special event to attend and really enjoyed our little reunion!  and of course we had to spend an afternoon soaking in the beautiful fall colors of UTAH and snap a few portraits while i was there...

brian's family :)

mark's family :)

the brough family

we've been trying to get together for this shoot for a few months... life gets SO crazy sometimes and i'm so happy to share portraits of this great family! of course the colors were fantastic. we took a few minutes to play in the leaves at the end. FUN :)