I can't help myself: Quad City Family Photographer

I just can't help myself from sharing a few more of the DeCook Family.

Love this one with the shadows...

Ava and Daddy...

Mommy and Chloe...

I want to post more, but I'll restrain myself this time...I promise!

DeCook Family: Quad City Family Photographer

I love this family so much that these pictures truly bring tears to my eyes (tears of love and maybe a bit of jealousy of their beauty)! :)
Oh. My. Goodness.
Do you get much more beautiful than this?!!!

And there are moments when you snap pictures and just know that you captured something incredible and gorgeous.
This was one of those moments...

And just after that moment, was this one...

And this is just all Chloe.
She has some serious spunk, this one...

And my future daughter-in-law (crossing my fingers)!
Ava June is a beauty inside and out...

Really, I had to restrain myself from posting about 35 pictures on here.
It's hard to take a bad picture of this family.

With an 18 month old and a 3 1/2 year old as subjects, not only did I get some seriously beautiful pictures, but I also got my work-out for the day...so thank you! :)
I love you guys!

Amanda & Seth: Quad City Engagement Photographer

This photo session was probably my most fun to date.

These 2 were such amazing sports and I got LOADS of incredible images of them!
Can you just see the love?!!!
I can!
I feel it pouring out of these photos and I am not kidding when I say that my face hurts from smiling these last 4 hours that I've been editing them.
They were such great subjects and did everything I asked and more with huge smiles on their faces.
I can't decide which image is my favorite!

This one probably...

Or maybe this one (LOVE the baby photos!!!)...

Or maybe it's this one...

I give up, I can't pick just one!

This is the very spot these 2 will vow to love each other forever on October 30th.
SO CUTE!
Love the genuine excitement in this image...

Congratulations Amanda & Seth!
It was so much fun spending a few hours with you today!
Can't wait for the BIG DAY!!!

Siblings - Quad City Children Photographer

I got to watch all 3 of these kiddos this weekend while their Mom and Dad had a weekend alone!
I think I had more fun than anyone else involved!
Then, it dawned on me that a surprise photo shoot for their Mom and Dad could be fun...fun for me that is! :)
They did wonderfully during our super short, 15 minute photo shoot.

They are 3 of the sweetest kids!
Introducing: Nalani (6), Brigg (9) and Ayla (2)...

oh.my.goodness.
These 2 girls ADORE their big brother and he adores them right back!

Delaney and Olivia : Quad City Children Photographer

These 2 girls are about as cooperative as 2 girls can be for pictures!
They loved every second of it.
We had to rush as to avoid the major rain storm that was on its way in, so their cooperation was much appreciated!

And they are quite the fashionistas!

I found out what an amazing backdrop Florida is when shooting these 2!
Palm trees in Iowa please!

Boone - 3 months : Quad City Baby Photographer

Boone could be one of the most calm and smiley babies I know!
Oh my goodness I love him!
Since I'm his favorite aunt (well at least that's what I'm claiming!) he loves it when I take his picture. :)

I love his chubby hand in this one...

And check out the chubby left shoulder in this one!
Love it...

The Poley Family - Des Moines Family Photographer

I've known these 2 before they were a family.
I may have had something to do with their getting together. ;)
So I might be....ahem....just a little responsible for the producing of this unbelievably gorgeous family.
Just sayin'.
:)

I believe this is just after I said, "why don't you hop on John's back, Melissa?!"
John responded with something along the lines of, "let's not do that."
As you can see, he was totally against it...

I totally think it was his favorite part of the photo session!
So much for not liking the idea!

Their 2 boys...Landon and (the newest addition) Stone...

And let's not forget the dog, Cruso!

Thank you so much John and Melissa for being such great sports!