The Edkins - Quad Cities Family Photographer

This gorgeous family was so fun to photograph!

We had a gorgeous evening and a breathtaking location, but they would have looked good anywhere I would have photographed them!

I'm pretty sure Casey could have spent all evening getting his pictures taken...it was his favorite.  Ha!

He helped me keep Ann from talking so much so we could get some good pictures! ;)

(and just for the record, I am KIDDING... I love clients who talk to me during their sessions!)

These girls were amazing...my camera loved them!

My camera always loves freckles, so Lexi was the perfect model for me!  Look at those adorable freckles!  Love!

Sweet Mickie with that sparkle in her eye was the epitome of a 7 year old girl...and I can't think of many photographers who don't enjoy photographing 7 year old girls!  That is just the perfect age for willing models!

These two pretty much never fight...or so I hear.

I love it when  a mom and dad are willing to do pictures of just the two of them in their family session.  It is so important to get those images as well and often end up being some of my favorites!

So perfect...

That is in addition to my most favorites which are the Mommy and Daddy Love pictures!

Such a fun evening spent with this family!

I love photographing families with things that are important to them.  At the beginning of their session, I was talking with Ann about their property and she pointed out this apple tree and told me how much she loves it.  I was not going to let the session come to an end without capturing an image of her family by it...and I adore this image!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this whole series of images!

Thank you so much Edkin Family for spending the evening with me, being so wonderful to photograph and so willing to do whatever I asked!  Also, thank you Casey for making sure the snake was gone before we started taking your pictures right next to it and also pointing out that the grassy area I was about to have you step into was actually a field of poison ivy.  Poison ivy probably wouldn't have been that good of a souvenir to have after your session.

You all can stand, sit, laugh and smile in front of my lens ANY time!

A Fun Family - Quad Cities Family Photographer

This family was so fun to photograph.

I went to school with Jenni since I was a little girl and haven't seen her in years, so it was fun to see her again!

These kids were so awesome to photograph!

Love...

We made our way through downtown and it felt like we were just hanging out.  This crew made my job easy!

It was great to see you again Jenni!  Thank you for allowing me to capture your family for you in pictures!

Clasen Family - Quad Cities Family Photographer

You guys, this family is so amazing.

Sara's hands are full of children and her heart is full of love.  She is an amazing woman and mama and seeing these kids in her arms makes my heart full.

They are ALL blessed to have each other!

We fit in this session between downpours and this group was definitely the shiny part of my day!

Trenton....those dimples!

He is such a sweet kid and handsome to boot!

Landon...that sparkle in his eyes!

He is full of personality!

The baby, Cora.  

Look at those cheeks!

What a beauty!!!

She is such a strong little girl and very independent...and she is a GIRL...she loves to accessorize!

Brothers...

This Mama loves and is loved beyond words...

She might also be the coolest mom ever!

It rained before our session which means there were plenty of puddles to play in and she let the kids have a good time!

I didn't complain...made for some fun pictures!

It also made for a lot of cleanup for her!

Sara, you are an amazing woman and I am so happy I got to photograph your beautiful family!  Thank you for spending some time with me allowing me to capture you all in pictures that I hope you cherish forever!

The Johnson Family - Quad Cities Family Photographer

What a gorgeous evening it was to photograph this gorgeous family!

My camera loved them all...and these kiddos...c'mon, too cute!

Daddy with his loves...

Mommy love...

Kids Cole's age aren't always super willing to get their picture taken...especially boys.  Not Cole, he was a trooper and never once complained!

What a beauty!!!

Smiles weren't being handed out left and right from this one, but when he did...it was adorable!

Some of my favorite shots when I do family portraits are of Mom and Dad.

A gorgeous family indeed...

Thank you Johnson Family for spending some of your evening with me!  It was so great to meet you all.  I had a great time photographing your gorgeous family...can't wait for you to see all of the images!