The Brynilsden Family, Part 2 // Fort Monroe Family Photographer

I absolutely love getting to know people, and I'm so glad to have met Dianne and her family. Not only do I get to spend time with them, I get to do so four times over the course of this year as we chronicle little Oliver (and Ethan's!) growth throughout his first year of life.

After a session during the midst of the stormy season here that got rained out, we decided to change things up a little and schedule an early morning session on the fields and beach of Fort Monroe in Hampton. Sometimes kids are the most amiable in the mornings, so we thought it would work perfectly...and it did! Oliver was full of smiles the whole time, and Ethan's favorite part was playing with bubbles when we headed down to the beach.

These little guys are growing so quickly (click here see their first session just a few months ago!) and I can't wait to catch up with them again in September to see where they go next! 

Dianne just loves her boys!

Ethan is definitely the more active of the two, so dad got some playtime in :)

Just look at that smile!

Their family time at the beach was precious. Ethan occupied himself with bubbles and the water, and Oliver got to stick his toes in the sand. 

Such a sweet family! Can't wait to see them again this fall!

Scott, Dianne, Ethan, and Oliver // Smithfield Family Photographer

Dianne first sent me an email months ago, before Oliver was even born. She wanted to document not just his first year of life, but the year their family would grow and get to know their newest addition. We waited patiently for a day when we could spend time together, to capture the memories that are already being made in their growing family.

That Saturday morning was chilly, but Scott and Dianne brought a sweet spirit and so much love to the session. It also helped that she packed some hot chocolate to warm them up after a few hours in the cold. Ethan is a lively little boy, full of personality and energy, whereas Oliver is on the quieter side. Though he is still so young, he is proving to be a calm little boy, and was a joy to be with.

Scott and Dianne, thanks for being such great sports in the freezing cold - I could tell by the way you looked at each other that you are the best of partners and friends. I can't wait to spend even more time with your whole family this year, as you navigate being parents for a second time. Thanks for choosing me to be your photographer!

And to finish it all off, they broke out some hot chocolate at the end! I was tempted to steal some myself ;)

I think Ethan could have stayed there all day...

Best of 2014 - Weddings & Couples // Year in Review

Life brings many joys to me, not the least of which is spending time with people, photographing their family and their love for each other. Whether it's an engagement session, a wedding, or anniversary portraits, I am so thankful to witness couples at their very best, their most in love, their most joyful.

I absolutely love what I do, and I love spending time with couples as they get married or just walk through life together. Each one of these people are so special to me, and I'm grateful to call each one of them friends. My deepest desire is to capture each couple as they truly are with each other, and I hope you can see their personalities and love shining through in every picture. THANK YOU to all my 2014 couples! I love you all dearly!

To see Best of 2014 - Family Edition, click here.