Maxwell Family Portraits

Marian and Matt are some of my favorite people. They ask me to photograph their family every year so I get to enjoy watching their girls grow up and get to spend a little bit of time with them.
It was a bright sunny fall morning and I asked the girls to gather some leaves for me. When it was all over Avery found a leaf, wrapped some dirt in it, tied in a knot and gave it to me. I LOVE when kids find things in nature and create something out of whatever they find. Many years ago, before my husband and I were married, we decided to exchange found items. He found a ring box, put some dirt in and wrote the note "I love you more than anything on earth." It sits in my bedside table as one of my favorite gifts. Avery's leaf sits on the dashboard of my car. It reminds me of one of my favorite artists Andy Goldsworthy

Towards the end of the photo shoot I brought out a lollipop for the girls to share. They LOVED it.
I LOVE this photo of the girls laughing together....

and of Matt and the girls climbing on him.

At the very end Eden and Matt raced each other over the bridge.
Marian and Matt thank you for being such wonderful friends.

Chelsea's Senior Portraits

I just had the privilege of photographing Chelsea Lloyd's senior portraits while she was visiting Montana with her family. Our families have been great friends for years, although we are not often afforded the chance to spend time together since they live in Minnesota. I had a fantastic time photographing Chelsea -- she has become such a beautiful young woman!




What gorgeous hair!


Thank you to the Lloyds for choosing me to take her portraits!