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Newborn Photography Real Life

Baby W. | Lake Geneva Newborn Photographer

Baby W. | Lake Geneva Newborn Photographer

When All Your Dreams Come True

 

“Imagine a future moment in your life where all your dreams come true, you know? It’s the greatest moment of your life and you get to experience it with one person.”

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When you fall asleep
What will you dream
Castles and Kings

The story’s been read
And you rest your head
Warm in your bed

My love may dream
Of beautiful things
Till the dawn of the day
Bright and new

Wherever you go
I want you to know
When I dream
I dream of you

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Fly over the sea
Float on the breeze
Careless and free

When your journey ends
Wake up and then
Dream it again

My love may dream
Of beautiful things
Till the dawn of the day
Bright and new

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Wherever you go
I want you to know
When I dream
I dream of gentle wind
Blowing in

Time seems to slow
The way we go
Moonlight fills
Up your room
Darling you are
My dream come true

Lake Geneva Photographer

My love may dream
Of beautiful things
Till the dawn of the day
Bright and new

Wherever you go
I want you to know
When I dream
I dream of you…

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Sunset on the Chain Session | Spring Grove Photographer

Sunset on the Chain Session | Spring Grove Photographer

I love it when a family embraces photography as a way to capture what is important to them. When photography represents family, traditions, and even sacrifice.

Lake Geneva Photographer

What better way to capture a family’s memories than at a place where so many of their favorite memories are made?!

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It makes my photographer heart even happier when a family doesn’t want the traditional sit and smile photo, but wants to capture their happiest place in the world… like on their boat at sunset. With the wind in our faces and the water as smooth as glass, we saw the sun sizzle into the horizon as the sky turned a brilliant orange.

Lake Geneva PhotographerWhen this family sees these photos on their lake house walls, I hope they remember the laughter and fun we had on this gorgeous night. Who else wants to take me on a boat ride?!?!

 

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Newborn Photography Real Life

Millie M. | Lakewood Newborn Photographer

Millie M. | Lakewood Newborn Photographer

Sweet Millie M. | Lakewood Newborn Photography Session

 

When I am invited into a family’s home during the first few days of a new baby’s life, it feels like I get to peek behind the curtain at the ‘real’ going on. I get to witness first-hand the teamwork between mom and dad, the amazing support of the proud grandparents, and the every-little-moments between the day to day routine of caring for a new little life.

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Getting to meet Miss Millie Ann was no different. Coming a little early and weighing a tiny 6lbs 18oz, and measuring 18.5”, she is pure perfection!

Lakewood Newborn Photographer

To see the love shining in her parents’ eyes reminded me of the first days after bringing my new baby home. That head-over-heels, delicious love that you have never felt before. Truly, a spectacular type of joy that you didn’t even know existed.

Lakewood Newborn Photographer

Even her 4 legged older siblings are overjoyed with the new little life in the house! What a pleasure and honor to capture your first days, sweet Millie. So many more memories to come…

Lakewood Newborn Photographer

 

Ah! Sweet mystery of life
At last I’ve found thee
Ah! I know at last the secret of it all!
My spirits are truly unruly
For I’m falling in love with someone
Some one girl
I’m falling in love with someone
Head awhirl!
(From “Thoroughly Modern Millie”)

 

 

 

 

 

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Children's Photography Real Life

6 month old Lifestyle Session| Spring Grove Photographer

6 month old Lifestyle Session| Spring Grove Photographer

I love being asked into a family’s home to capture the sweetness of their daily life. To see them in the favorite places, with the parts of their world that they love… these are some of my very favorite shoots.

I captured itty bitty Caleb in his home when he was just a newborn, so it was extra special to return 6 months later to capture him with some of his favorites… bubbles and his big brother.

Spring Grove Photographer

Even more fun is capturing the interaction between brothers. Caleb simply beams when his big brother enters the room. I loved getting to see their sweet love for each other.

Spring Grove Photographer

There are so many more adorable shots from this shoot. Playing in their bedroom, snuggling on their beds, reading their favorite books. But for now, just a quick dip in the sink!

 

 

 

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Lifestyle Photography | Lake County Photographer

Lifestyle Photography | Lake County Photographer

If you’ve been following me over the last year or so, you know that my heart beats for lifestyle photography. I yearn to capture your authentic life. Your snuggles, dancing, cooking, crying, and cuddles. The intimate and tender moments that compose the fabric of your family. These every day pieces are what you will want to remember when your toddlers turn into teens.

Thank you to this special family for inviting me back in to their home- to capture the extraordinarily ordinary moments of their lives.