The Cooks

I hung out with a really cool family last night. What makes them even cooler is that they recently lived in my home state of Oregon before moving back to Las Vegas. We Oregonians have to stick together! It also helps that she works with my husband, but that's besides the point! :) Anyway, Derek and Rebecca have two beautiful kids. Rebecca just had her second child a few weeks before I had my son so I felt a connection with her from the beginning. One thing I admire about their marriage is how well they work together. From communication with one another to their children, they worked together as a team and that's priceless.

We first set a shoot date out at Lake Las Vegas this past weekend, but that happened to be the coldest days in Las Vegas history (or so it felt like it!). So we took some cute shots and then called it a day. I went to their home last night to finish the shoot and we had even more fun. Thanks guys for your patience with this weather. We never know what we're going to get this time of year. I hope you enjoy the photos and I look forward to that play date Rebecca!

The Nelson Family

I love my job. I love my job even more when I get to work with awesome people like the Nelson's. They just had a baby girl, Sloan, a week or so ago and she is precious! We did some family photos and them some of just their little princess. It was a blast. We had a grand finale of photos where we brought in their two huge dogs. They played around a bit and then the dogs were ready to get their photos taken. For dogs the size of people, they were amazingly well behaved. How cool is that!? Anyway, Slade and Courtney you have a beautiful family. And Courtney, you look fantastic! Thanks for having us over for these photos. It was a blast.

Maternity shoot with Amanda & Shaun

Hailing originally from Texas, Amanda and Shaun are an amazing couple who live here in Henderson, Nevada. They are so excited for their new arrival, Madilyn who will make her debut in February. Spend any time with this couple and you'll be laughing. Amanda's laugh is so contagious that one can’t help but have a good time! I know we did. Oh, and they did Madilyn’s room so very cute and it made for some very cute photos that I can’t wait to show them. After the maternity shoot, we headed outside and did some "family" shots with their two pups. So cute! Here are just a few from the shoot.

Thanks Amanda and Shaun for a lovely afternoon and yummy snacks! You're going to be wonderful parents.

Welcome baby Sloan!

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet a beautiful baby girl this evening. Her name is Sloan and she arrived into this world yesterday. She's absolutely beautiful and her parents are incredibly blessed. The miracle of life never ceases to amaze me. My husband and I were unsure if we were going to be able to have kids, but after 2 years we now have a healthy 3 month old little boy. Every time I hear a baby cry, I can't help but be thankful for that little life. It's so precious. Thanks Courtney and Slade for letting me drop in on you in the hospital! You have a beautiful daughter. Here are some photos of the little princess.

I love cats!

Let's just get this out in the open now. I love cats. I like them even better when they're fat. They are just so cute! My friend Amy (a different Amy from the one post below. I actually know 6 Amy's/Aimee's! Amazing!) had me come by and take photos of her sweet cat. She was wonderful for the camera and we had a great time. Although she wasn't a "fat cat" she was just as sweet! Here's a few from that day.

Karl & Amy

Las Vegas, NV - My husband and I met Karl and Amy in September of 2006 and we became fast friends. They moved here from Arizona by way of Idaho and were new in town. Karl is a pilot and recently took a job in Colorado Springs, Colorado so we don't get to see them very often anymore but this shoot was a blast because they are such a fun couple! I took this a few months ago, but thought I would post a few since they are so dear to my heart.

Thanks guys! You are missed!

Paul + Brenda = Married

Las Vegas, NV- I had the privilege of shooting the wedding photos for Paul and Brenda the weekend before last. They have an amazing love story and Brenda made a beautiful bride. They are quite involved in the children's ministry at their church (specifically 4th and 5th graders) and had quite a few kids from that ministry in their wedding. It was so special! Here are a few photos that I am excited to share with you.





It couldn’t have been a more perfect wedding. The wind died down before the ceremony began and the sunset was amazing.

Thanks so much Brenda & Paul for including me on your special day!