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Emmeline & Eloise | Twice as Nice

2013-05-11T19:26:58Z

Disclaimer: These are my nieces and I'm therefore biased. You're lucky I limited myself to 14 pictures.

Despite planning the pictures for right after a mid-morning snack, the girls were in no mood to have their pictures taken. Even with some starts and stops, there were some pretty adorable pictures, and I can't believe how much their personalities are coming out at just four months. I'm sad that we are so far away from them, but happy that every time we visit I will be able to capture them as they are at that point in time.

See what I mean? In no mood for pictures.

This one cracks my up every time I look at it.

My sister-in-law looks beautiful. (And I suppose my brother doesn't look to shabby, either).

This one cracks me up, too. There is a whole series of them looking at each other that is too cute for words.

She had just woken up. She had no idea what was in store.

Harry's Baptism | Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

2013-05-08T00:44:21Z

If you remember, I first met Harry when he was just 14 weeks. He's now 7 months old, and had a very big day a couple of Sundays ago. He was baptized and took the whole ceremony in stride.

He really enjoyed spending time with his Godparents!

Obligatory Spring Flowers Post

2013-04-08T00:38:28Z

I wasn't going to do a flowers post this year. I mean, there's only so much you can do with flowers without a macro lens. But winter hung on for so long this year that I got so happy when the flowers started to bloom, and I thought we could all use a bit of spring. I'm still waiting for the tulips, the lilac bush, and the magnolia tree, but the signs of the season are here - finally!

Even Pete and Maggie are enjoying the weather. They spent some time laying in the sun this afternoon. We played fetch in the backyard, then Maggie ate grass and chewed on the lilac branches. (That's totally normal, right?)

Celebrating Blue II - Butler's Mascot, America's Dog

2013-04-04T01:32:18Z

I'll admit that I was tardy to the Blue II party (no, not the actual party). I knew Butler had a live mascot, but it wasn't until the start of the 2011 NCAA Tournament (yes, 2011) that I came across Blue's Twitter account (I was also late to the Twitter party). It didn't take long for me to become smitten. I knew when Trip came on the scene in 2012 that it wouldn't be long before Blue turned over the reins. The expected (but still sad) announcement came earlier this year. I made sure to clear my calendar when the 9th birthday/retirement party was scheduled. Maybe I would finally get a picture of America's Dog! (Spoiler alert - I did.)

Treats were provided by Holy Cow! Cupcakes and Insomnia Cookies. I tried the blue velvet cupcake. It was delicious, as are all of Holy Cow's cupcakes.

Trip was hanging out, too. He's got big shoes to fill, but I think he's up for the task. He was posing for pictures like, well, Blue.

The Butler Bookstore has a couple of special Blue II items (for the time being). I already grabbed mine up. I think this poster would look even better signed, yes?

I'll admit I was a little teary-eyed at the Changing of the Collar Ceremony, but I think we'd all agree Blue deserves some relaxation. I wish I'd had the chance to do an actual Blue photo shoot, but I'm happy to take pictures of retired mascots, too.

He sure does look happy doing his job, though, doesn't he? Happy birthday, Blue, and enjoy your retirement. Thanks for all the memories, pictures, and videos!

Happy Birthday, Maggie | Indianapolis Pet Photographer

2012-12-29T01:50:58Z

Yesterday Maggie turned seven years old. It's hard to believe. I can still remember the day that I first brought her home. Little did I know what I was in store for. She had a bit of a rough day yesterday. We had to go to the vet because she had an allergic reaction to something. (She's feeling much better now.) Then she choked on her Three Dog cake because she ate it too fast. But she had a fantastic time destroying her toys.

Patiently waiting.

Her new birthday penguin right after she got it.

And the poor thing after she pulled out its squeaker, ripped its eye off, and pulled out its stuffing (all in a matter of about thirty minutes).

She still loves it, though.

Here's a Christmas toy she also destroyed on her birthday.

Don't worry, Pete got a new toy, too (although he really just wanted the penguin) and he shared in the cake.

Happy birthday, my sweet Maggie. I love you and your puppy snuggles, even though you hog the bed every night and we have to take an emergency trip to the vet approximately once a quarter.

Happy Holidays From My Family to Yours

2012-12-21T02:27:06Z

It's hard to believe Christmas is almost here. I am way behind on my shopping (but good on my baking). You might remember the trouble we had last year with our holiday photo. We got smart this year and took individual photos. It worked out much better. Whatever your holiday celebrations or traditions, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Introducing Harry | Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

2012-12-17T03:14:04Z

He's 14 weeks. He's adorable. And there's more to come!

I'm pretty sure he's praying that this photo shoot will end.

Double the Birthday Fun | Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

2012-10-02T01:09:15Z

You might remember some of these faces from this post. Now the twins are getting ready to celebrate a birthday, so we met up again - this time at Butler's Holcomb Gardens. We met just a few short days before the official arrival of fall, but Mother Nature provided us with a beautiful fall-like day.

It always takes this one a little bit of time to warm up to me, so we started with a picture of the most adorable Toms I have ever seen.

We all had to do a bit of hiking to get this shot, but it was totally worth it.

I Do...All Over Again | 20 Year Vow Renewal

2012-09-20T00:18:49Z

I was honored to do the photography for my step-sister and brother-in-law's 20 (!) year vow renewal. When they got married, they didn't have the big fairy-tale wedding. This celebration made up for all of that! The bridal party was made up of their kids, siblings, nieces, nephews, and close family friends. And everyone danced long into the night! When I look through these pictures, the love and happiness is so obvious on their faces...and I know we'll be doing this (OK, maybe not this exactly!) again in another twenty years! Congratulations, L&B, and thank you for letting me play such an important role in your day.

The Details

The Party

The Ceremony

The Love

The Celebration

The Twins Are Here! | Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

2012-08-29T23:30:35Z

Remember when I told you that the twins were coming? They are here! And they are perfect and adorable. However, they are not too sure yet about getting their picture taken. They were over it before we even started. I'm sure that will change soon enough, though. Welcome to the world, J & K!

See? Baby K showing me how he feels about the whole thing.

In an attempt to soothe each other, J offered K his fingers to suck on. They are already learning to share.

Adorable, right? But then this...

...turned into this. (I swear they weren't really brawling.)

I am obsessed with baby feet. I don't know what it is. They are just tiny and perfect. (Below are Baby J's.)